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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1

Phenylbutyrate for Monogenetic Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy

NCT04937062 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This study is to evaluate the use of glycerol phenylbutyrate for monogenetic developmental epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs). DEEs are characterized by epilepsy and developmental delay in early life. Two examples of DEEs are STXBP1 and SLC6A1, though there are dozens of others. STXBP1 Encephalopathy is a severe disease that can cause seizures and developmental delays in infants and children. SLC6A1 neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by developmental delay and often epilepsy. Both STXBP1 encephalopathy and SLC6A1 neurodevelopmental disorder cause symptoms because there are not enough working proteins made by these genes. It is possible that a medication called phenylbutyrate may help the the remaining proteins work better for STXBP1, SLC6A1, and/or other similar DEEs caused by single genes (i.e. "monogenetic"). This study is to test if glycerol phenylbutyrate is safe and well tolerated in children with monogenetic DEE.

Interventions

  • DRUG Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 1100 MG/ML [Ravicti]

Study Locations (2)

Colorado

  • Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora

New York

  • Weill Cornell Medicine — New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2021-03-01
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase Early Phase 1

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04937062

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04937062 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Early Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Weill Medical College of Cornell University, which has 679 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 1100 MG/ML [Ravicti] is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04937062 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Colorado, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04937062 about?

NCT04937062 is a clinical study titled "Phenylbutyrate for Monogenetic Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy". This study is to evaluate the use of glycerol phenylbutyrate for monogenetic developmental epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs). DEEs are characterized by epilepsy and developmental delay in early life. Two examples of DEEs are STXBP1 and SLC6A1, though there are dozens of others. STXBP1 Encephalopat...

What is the current status of trial NCT04937062?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2021-03-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04937062 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy, STXBP1 Encephalopathy With Epilepsy, SLC6A1 Neurodevelopmental Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04937062?

The interventions under investigation include: Glycerol Phenylbutyrate 1100 MG/ML [Ravicti] (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04937062?

This trial is sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University, which has 679 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT04937062 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Colorado, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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