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NCT Number: NCT05485831

Epidyolex® in Lennox Gastaut, Dravet Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: an Observational Study in ITALY

This is a prospective, observational study on approximately 70-100 Real World participants affected by LGS, DS, or TSC treated with Epidyolex® as prescribed in the summary of product characteristics. The eligible participants are expected to participate in the study for a duration of 52 weeks of treatment.

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

About this study

This observational study evaluates a Real-World population of children and adult participants affected by LGS, DS, and TSC and the effect of therapy with Epidyolex® administered according to clinical practice on epileptic symptoms. The study will assess specific scales, questionnaires, and the satisfaction of the caregivers and the participants/tutors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients, and minor patients ≥ 2 years old diagnosed with LGS, DS or TSC.
  • Clinical decision, taken by the physician, to initiate Epidyolex®
  • Adult participants, parents or legal representatives must be willing and able to give informed consent/assent for participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants currently using or have used recreational, medicinal cannabis, or cannabinoid-based products within the three months prior to study entry and are unwilling to abstain from these products for the duration of the study.
  • Any reason, according to Investigator's judgment, able to compromise compliance with procedures outlined in the study There will not be any other specific exclusion criteria; however, contraindications, special warnings, and precautions for use as detailed in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) (particularly related to raising of aspartate aminotransferase [AST], alanine aminotransferase [ALT], and total bilirubin) will have to be considered by the treating physician.

Treatment and study plan

Epidiolex 100 mg/mL Oral Solution

Drug

As prescribed in routine clinical practice in Italy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Remaining on Therapy from Enrollment

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 52 post-dose.

    Treatment retention will be evaluated through the proportion of participants remaining on therapy from the enrollment visit (baseline, V0) to each study visit (Weeks 4 [V1], 16 [V2], 28 [V3], 40 [V4], 52 [V5]).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Average Number of Seizure-Free Days in the Last 28 Days

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  2. Longest Duration of Seizure Free Days in the Last 28 Days

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  3. Average Maintenance Dose of Epidyolex®

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  4. Maximum Maintenance Dose of Epidyolex®

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  5. Type, Dosage, and Frequency of Concomitant Anti-Seizure Medications (ASMs)

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  6. Number of Participants Reducing Number/Dosage of Concomitant Medication Related to Epilepsy

    Time frame: Weeks 4 (V1), 16 (V2), 28 (V3), 40 (V4) and 52 (V5)

  7. Change from Baseline to Week 28 (V3) in the Child Behavior Check List (CBCL)

    Time frame: Baseline to week 28 (V3) post-dose.

    The CBCL is a standardized form that parents fill out to describe their children's behavioral and emotional problems(e.g., anxiety, depression, social problems). The CBCL is also scored on (optional) competence scales for activities, social relations, school and total competence. The CBCL consists of 113 questions, scored on a three-point Likert scale (0=absent, 1= occurs sometimes, 2=occurs often). A higher score indicates a worse outcome.

  8. Change from Baseline to Week 52 (V5) in the Child Behavior Check List (CBCL)

    Time frame: Baseline to week 52 (V5) post-dose.

    The CBCL is a standardized form that parents fill out to describe their children's behavioral and emotional problems(e.g., anxiety, depression, social problems). The CBCL is also scored on (optional) competence scales for activities, social relations, school and total competence. The CBCL consists of 113 questions, scored on a three-point Likert scale (0=absent, 1= occurs sometimes, 2=occurs often). A higher score indicates a worse outcome.

  9. Change from Baseline to Week 28 (V3) in the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of 10 Non-seizure Related Outcomes (NSRO)

    Time frame: Baseline to week 28 (V3) post-dose.

    VAS assessments are based on 10 NSRO (i.e., Alertness, Sleep Disorder, Motor Skills, Attention, Cognition, Communication, Behavior, Emotional/Social Functioning, Activities of Daily Living, and Participation). VAS is measured on a scale of 0-100; a score of 0 indicates a better outcome, and a score of 100 indicates a worse outcome.

  10. Change from Baseline to Week 52 (V5) in the VAS of 10 NSRO

    Time frame: Baseline to week 52 (V5) post-dose.

    VAS assessments are based on 10 NSRO (i.e., Alertness, Sleep Disorder, Motor Skills, Attention, Cognition, Communication, Behavior, Emotional/Social Functioning, Activities of Daily Living, and Participation). VAS is measured on a scale of 0-100; a score of 0 indicates a better outcome, and a score of 100 indicates a worse outcome.

  11. Average Caregiver Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Score at Week 28 (V3)

    Time frame: Week 28 (V3) post-dose.

    The CGIC evaluates efficacy and quality of life. At enrollment the investigator will be asked to write a brief description of the patient's overall condition as a memory aid for assessment at each subsequent appointment. The CGIC comprises of the following question: "Since your child started treatment, please assess the status of your child's overall condition (comparing their condition now to their condition before treatment) using the scale below." The questionnaire is rated on a seven-point scale: "Very Much Improved" (1); "Much Improved" (2);Slightly Improved" (3); "No Change" (4); "Slightly Worse" (5); "Much Worse" (6); "Very Much Worse" (7). A score of 1 indicates a better outcome and a score of 7 indicates a worse outcome.

  12. Average CGIC Score at Week 52 (V5)

    Time frame: Week 52 (V5) post-dose.

    The CGIC evaluates efficacy and quality of life. At enrollment the investigator will be asked to write a brief description of the patient's overall condition as a memory aid for assessment at each subsequent appointment. The CGIC comprises of the following question: "Since your child started treatment, please assess the status of your child's overall condition (comparing their condition now to their condition before treatment) using the scale below." The questionnaire is rated on a seven-point scale: "Very Much Improved" (1); "Much Improved" (2);Slightly Improved" (3); "No Change" (4); "Slightly Worse" (5); "Much Worse" (6); "Very Much Worse" (7). A score of 1 indicates a better outcome and a score of 7 indicates a worse outcome.

  13. Average Caregiver Global Impression of Change in Seizure Duration (CGICSD) Score at Week 28 (V3)

    Time frame: Week 28 (V3) post-dose.

    The CGICSD comprises the following question to be rated on a three-point scale for each seizure subtype: Since the patient started treatment, please assess the average duration of the patient's seizures (comparing their condition now to their condition before treatment) using the scale below. The scale markers are: 1=Average duration of seizures has decreased; 2=Average duration of seizures has stayed the same; 3=Average duration of seizures has increased. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome.

  14. Average CGICSD Score at Week 52 (V5)

    Time frame: Week 52 (V5) post-dose.

    The CGICSD comprises the following question to be rated on a three-point scale for each seizure subtype: Since the patient started treatment, please assess the average duration of the patient's seizures (comparing their condition now to their condition before treatment) using the scale below. The scale markers are: 1=Average duration of seizures has decreased; 2=Average duration of seizures has stayed the same; 3=Average duration of seizures has increased. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome.

  15. Average Physician Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Score at Week 28 (V3)

    Time frame: Week 28 (V3) post-dose.

    The PGIC evaluates efficacy and quality of life. At enrollment the investigator will be asked to write a brief description of the patient's overall condition as a memory aid for assessment at each subsequent appointment. The PGIC comprises of the following question: "Please assess the change in the patient's general functional abilities since enrolment." The questionnaire is rated on a seven-point scale: "Very Much Improved" (1); "Much Improved" (2);Slightly Improved" (3); "No Change" (4); "Slightly Worse" (5); "Much Worse" (6); "Very Much Worse" (7). A score of 1 indicates a better outcome and a score of 7 indicates a worse outcome.

  16. Average PGIC Score at Week 52 (V5)

    Time frame: Week 52 (V5) post-dose.

    The PGIC evaluates efficacy and quality of life. At enrollment the investigator will be asked to write a brief description of the patient's overall condition as a memory aid for assessment at each subsequent appointment. The PGIC comprises of the following question: "Please assess the change in the patient's general functional abilities since enrolment." The questionnaire is rated on a seven-point scale: "Very Much Improved" (1); "Much Improved" (2);Slightly Improved" (3); "No Change" (4); "Slightly Worse" (5); "Much Worse" (6); "Very Much Worse" (7). A score of 1 indicates a better outcome and a score of 7 indicates a worse outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Industry

Collaborators

  • Advice Pharma Group srl

Registry information

Official study title

Observational, Prospective, Multicenter Study of Epidyolex® (Cannabidiol CBD 100 mg/ml) Oral Solution, as Adjunctive Treatment for Seizures Associated With Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Dravet Syndrome (DS) and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)

Acronym: EpiTALY

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Aug 3, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 3, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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