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NCT01496612 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Buspirone Therapy for Localized Epilepsy
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 9
- Enrollment target
NCT01496612: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
NCT01496612 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01496612, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 9 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Background: Buspirone is a drug that is approved for the treatment of anxiety in adults. Studies suggest that buspirone might act on parts of the brain that can increase certain levels of brain activity. Increasing this brain activity may help decrease epileptic seizures that come from certain parts of the brain. Researchers want to see if buspirone can reduce seizure frequency in people with seizures who are already taking antiseizure medication. Objectives: To test whether buspirone can reduce the frequency of seizures in people whose seizures seem to start from one part of the brain. Eligibility: Individuals between 18 and 65 years of age who have seizures coming from one or more places in the brain. Participants must have tried at least two different antiseizure medications. Participants must also have had at least three seizures during a 1-month observation period while on current medicines. Design: Participants will have a screening visit with a physical exam and medical history. Participants will complete mood and memory testing scales. Blood, urine, and saliva samples will be collected. Participants will have a magnetic resonance imaging scan to evaluate brain structures that relate to epilepsy. They will also have a positron emission tomography scan to look at parts of the brain that are affected by buspirone. Participants will start taking a study drug (either buspirone or placebo) twice daily. They will keep a calendar of seizures and record any side effects. Treatment will be monitored with clinic visits and blood samples. After 12 weeks on the study drug, participants will gradually stop taking either the placebo or buspirone over two weeks. They will stay off the drug for another 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, participants will start taking a study drug that is the opposite of the one they had before. They will keep a calendar of seizures and record any side effects. Treatment will be monitored with clinic visits and blood samples. After 12 week
Primary Outcome
Participants utilized a seizure calendar to record the number of seizures that occurred during the three month treatment period, i.e., while participants were either taking Buspirone or Placebo. Seizure frequency was calculated as the total number of seizures occurring during each three month period. For each period a mean was calculated across subjects.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Buspirone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 9 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-11-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-04-19 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Why NCT01496612 stopped before completion
NCT01496612 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 9 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT01496612 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01496612 about?
NCT01496612 is a clinical study titled "Buspirone Therapy for Localized Epilepsy". Background: Buspirone is a drug that is approved for the treatment of anxiety in adults. Studies suggest that buspirone might act on parts of the brain that can increase certain levels of brain activity. Increasing this brain activity may help decrease epileptic seizures that come from certain part...
What is the current status of trial NCT01496612?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2011-11-22. Estimated completion is 2016-04-19.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01496612?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Buspirone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01496612?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT01496612's enrollment target sits among peer trials
9 1989th of 2000 higher than 11 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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