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Partial Epilepsy clinical trials
3 of 8 indexed Partial Epilepsy trials are currently recruiting.
8 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting
Partial Epilepsy is the subject of 8 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 3 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 0 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), running 5 of these trials.
The research picture
Partial Epilepsy has 8 registered US clinical trials, 3 of them open to new participants right now, about 38% of the total.
- 3
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 5
- top sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Active & Recent Trials
8 total, page 1 of 1
Investigating Epilepsy: Screening and Evaluation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT03478852
Surgery as a Treatment for Medically Intractable Epilepsy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT01273129
Safety and Efficacy Study of Cenobamate in Pediatric Subjects 2-17 Years of Age With Partial-onset (Focal) Seizures
SK Life Science
NCT05067634
Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of YKP3089 as Adjunctive Therapy in Subjects With Partial Onset Seizures
SK Life Science
NCT02535091
Efficacy and Safety of Eslicarbazepine Acetate (BIA 2-093) as Adjunctive Therapy for Refractory Partial Seizures
Bial - Portela C S.A.
NCT00988429
Serotonin Receptors in Seizure Disorders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT00001932
Metabolic Abnormalities in Children With Epilepsy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT00001325
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Poorly Controlled Partial Epilepsy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NCT00001666
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 3 | 3 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Partial Epilepsy Trial Landscape
8 indexed Partial Epilepsy studies · 3 recruiting (38%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 0 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) (5 trials), 2 others listed. 8 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Partial Epilepsy?
PlainTrial tracks 8 US clinical trials for Partial Epilepsy, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Partial Epilepsy?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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