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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2013-000531-27
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:NL43510
    National Competent Authority:Finland - Fimea
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2014-05-16
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedFinland - Fimea
    A.2EudraCT number2013-000531-27
    A.3Full title of the trial
    RESCUE ESES: Randomized European Trial of Steroids versus Clobazam Usage for Encelopathy with ESES.

    Corticosteroids or clobazam for ESES syndrome: a European, multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
    ESES –oireyhtymän (epilepsia, johon liittyy jatkuva unenaikainen epileptinen purkaustoiminta) hoito kortikosteroidilla verrattuna klobatsaamiin.
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    RESCUE ESES: Randomized European Trial of Steroids versus Clobazam Usage for Encelopathy with ESES.
    ESES –oireyhtymän (epilepsia, johon liittyy jatkuva unenaikainen epileptinen purkaustoiminta) hoito kortikosteroidilla verrattuna klobatsaamiin.
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    RESCUE ESES
    RESCUE ESES
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberNL43510
    A.5.4Other Identifiers
    Name:Dutch CCMO ABR number Number:43510
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorUniversity Medical Centre Utrecht
    B.1.3.4CountryNetherlands
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportDutch National Epilepsy Fund (NEF)
    B.4.2CountryNetherlands
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportWilhelmina Research Fund
    B.4.2CountryNetherlands
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportEuropean Clinical Research Infrastructures Network (ECRIN)
    B.4.2CountryFrance
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportMartindale Pharma
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationLasten konsultaatio- ja epilepsiavastaanotto
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointEeva-Liisa Metsähonkala
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressStenbäckinkatu 28 F, PO. Box 280
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityHelsinki
    B.5.3.3Post code00029 HUS
    B.5.3.4CountryFinland
    B.5.4Telephone number+3580504272989
    B.5.6E-mailliisa.metsahonkala@hus.fi
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Solu-Medrol
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderPfizer Oy
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationFinland
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namemethylprednisolone
    D.3.2Product code H02AB04
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for infusion
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNMETHYLPREDNISOLONE
    D.3.9.1CAS number 83-43-2
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameMETHYLPREDNISOLONE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB08872MIG
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Prednisolon
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderOy Leiras Takeda Pharmaceuticals Ab
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationFinland
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameprednisolon
    D.3.2Product code H02AB06
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNPREDNISOLONE
    D.3.9.1CAS number 50-24-8
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive namePREDNISOLONE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB10018MIG
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 3
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name clobazam (Frisium)
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderSanofi Oy
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationFinland
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameClobazam (frisium)
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNCLOBAZAM
    D.3.9.1CAS number 22316-47-8
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB06673MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/g milligram(s)/gram
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number10
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 4
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name TabClob oral suspension
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderMartindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationUnited Kingdom
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameclobazam
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Oral suspension
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNCLOBAZAM
    D.3.9.1CAS number 22316-47-8
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB06673MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/ml milligram(s)/millilitre
    D.3.10.2Concentration typerange
    D.3.10.3Concentration number1 to 2
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Encephalopathy with electrical status epielpticus in sleep, ESES syndrome.
    Lasten epilepsia, johon liittyy jatkuva unenaikainen epileptinen purkaustoiminta.
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Encephalopathy with electrical status epielpticus in sleep, ESES syndrome.
    Lasten epilepsia, johon liittyy jatkuva unenaikainen epileptinen purkaustoiminta.
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 17.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10032061
    E.1.2Term Other forms of epilepsy
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004852
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease Yes
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To compare the effects on cognition of treatment with either corticosteroids or clobazam in children with ESES syndrome.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    1. To compare the effects of treatment with corticosteroids or clobazam on sleep-induced spike wave index (SWI) in children with ESES syndrome.
    2. To compare the effects of treatment with corticosteroids or clobazam on the frequency of seizures in children with ESES syndrome.
    3. To compare the side effects and tolerability of treatment with corticosteroids or clobazam in children with ESES syndrome.
    4. To compare the effects of treatment with corticosteroids or clobazam in children with ESES syndrome
    5. To assess demographic and disease-related predictive factors, including immunological factors, of success of treatment with corticosteroids or clobazam in children with ESES syndrome.
    6. To identify a biomarker for disease activity and treatment response.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    -Age 2 up to 12 years (not including children of 12 years old);
    -A diagnosis within six months prior to study inclusion (preferably as close to inclusion as possible) of either typical or atypical ESES syndrome (as defined in the study protocol)
    -No previous treatment with either corticosteroids or clobazam
    -No current treatment nor in the previous three months with carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, vigabatrin, tiagabine, gabapentin and pregabalin
    -Written informed consent by parents / legal representatives
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    •Patients with a spike wave index (SWI) during wakefulness of > 50%
    •Acute or chronic infectious disease (e.g. TB, HIV)
    •Immunodeficiency
    •Severe osteopenia/osteoporosis
    •Diabetes
    •Cushing syndrome
    •Severe respiratory insufficiency
    •Severe liver failure
    •Severe ulcera
    •Any other condition that, in the investigator’s judgement, contra-indicates the use of corticosteroids or clobazam.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    -Intelligence quotient or developmental quotient
    -Cognitive sum score
    Improvement is defined as significant when improved by at least 75% of the standard deviation.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    After 6 months
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    -Individual absolute test results and IQ scores
    -Spike wave index (SWI) during non-REM sleep. Improvement is defined as a decrease to less than 25%
    -Seizure frequency. Improvement is defined as a reduction of 50% or more as compared with baseline.
    -Global improvement of functioning
    -Safety and tolerability (serious adverse events)
    -Differences in pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in patients with ESES who respond to either treatment strategies compared to non-responders.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    After 6 and 18 months.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response Yes
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other Yes
    E.8.1.7.1Other trial design description
    Blinded outcome assessment by clinical neurophysioloist and neuropsychologist
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA15
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    LVLS
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years4
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months6
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years4
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months6
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 Yes
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 130
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) Yes
    F.1.1.5.1Number of subjects for this age range: 130
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) No
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) No
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally Yes
    F.3.3.6.1Details of subjects incapable of giving consent
    Children
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state10
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 130
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 130
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    After 6 months of treatment the continued care is given according to judgement of the treating physician.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2014-06-23
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2014-04-24
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2022-05-21
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