Epilepsy Clinical Research Trials

Epilepsy ranks second only to stroke as the most common serious neurological condition in the United States. Partial onset seizures are the most common type of seizure experienced by people with epilepsy. If you or someone you care about is living with epilepsy and continuing to experience siezures, even with treatment, you may want to consider participating in a clinical research trial. Without these research studies, we would be unable to provide new drugs and medical devices to benefit others living with epilepsy.

Have Epilepsy? Explore your options.

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?

Does your child have Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?

They may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial. The University of Kentucky along with Dr. Qutubuddin Khan are conducting a research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.

Do you Qualify? 

To qualify, your child must be between the ages of 1-4 years, and meet the following criteria:

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

  • Be on a stable dose of one to three anti-epileptic drugs

  • Not responding adequately to current treatment

What would my child receive? 

If your child meets the requirements listed above, he/she may be eligible to participate and would receive the following study related evaluations at no cost:

  • Physical/Neurologic Exams

  • Laboratory Testing

  • Head circumference measurements

  • Behavioral and Language Development Evaluations

  • Electrocardiograms

  • Study Medication

  • Possible financial compensation if eligible and enrolled into research study

Contact Information: 

Shruti Kwatra, BS, CCRP
Clinical Research Associate II
Epilepsy Clinical Trials
Phone: (859) 218-5055
Email: shruti.kwatra@uky.edu

Uncontrolled Complex Partial Seizures

Do You Have Uncontrolled Complex Partial Seizures?

Are you considering taking Sabril for the treatment of your complex partial seizures?

Talk to your doctor about participating in the Sabril VISION study today!

If eligible to participate in the study, patients will receive comprehensive ophthalmologic (eye) examinations (including visual fields, OCT and other ophthalmologic testing) and other medical examinations at no cost.

Contact Information:

Stephanie Morris, CCRP
Clinical Research Associate II
Epilepsy Clinical Trials
Phone: (859) 218-5055
Email: samo222@uky.edu

Find Epilepsy Support in Central Kentucky! 

Epilepsy Support Group: First Tuesday of every month at UK Chandler Medical Center in the Don and Cathy Jacobs Health Education Center, Pavilion A from 6:30 - 8 p.m.