Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:38 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:38 PM
NCT ID:
NCT06738732
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Males and females between the age of 2-55 years, inclusive
2. Females not of child-bearing potential, defined as those who have undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, complete endometrial ablation), have been post-menopausal for at least 1 year prior to screening, or have not reached menarche Or,
Individuals of child-bearing potential must have a negative baseline urine pregnancy test and agree to use a medically approved method of birth control for the duration of the study. All hormonal birth control must have been in use for a minimum of three months. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
* Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
* Double-barrier method
* Intrauterine devices
* Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
* Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
* Abstinence and agrees to use contraception if planning on becoming sexually active
3. Clinically confirmed and documented diagnosis of refractory DS and/or LGS. Documentation of diagnosis must be provided by a neurologist, pediatrician, or primary care practitioner
4. Reported ≥4 countable seizures during the 28-day run in period
5. Participants taking ≥1 AED at a stable dose for ≥4 weeks prior to screening, and participants and/or caregivers willing to maintain dose for duration of study period
6. Non-pharmacological therapies (e.g., vagus nerve stimulation, ketogenic diet, modified Atkins diet) stable for ≥4 weeks prior to screening, and participants and/or caregivers willing to maintain a stable regimen for the duration of the study period
7. Adults to provide voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study. If under the age of consent or unable to consent due to cognitive impairment, the participant and the participant's parent(s), legal guardian(s), or caregiver(s) to provide voluntary, written, informed assent and consent, respectively, for participation in the study
8. Otherwise healthy as determined by medical history, laboratory results, electroencephalogram (EEG), vital signs, and physical examination, as assessed by the QI/MD
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study
2. Allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance to the investigational product's active and/or inactive ingredients
3. Acute or chronic skin disease (e.g., atopic dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis) or dermatological conditions (scars, moles, etc.) in the proposed area of application that may interfere with the application and absorption of the investigational product, as assessed by the QI/MD
4. Etiology of participant seizures is related to progressive neurologic disease, as assessed by the QI/MD.
5. Currently prescribed \>4 concurrent AEDs
6. Current unstable significant psychiatric or psychological condition (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, eating disorders) and/or history of suicidal behavior or any suicidal ideation as assessed by the C-SSRS at screening, as appropriate, as assessed by the QI/MD (See Section 9.13.2)
7. History of psychosis in immediate family including schizophrenia and affective psychosis
8. Anoxic episode requiring resuscitation in the past 6 months
9. Unstable hypertension. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for at least 3 months will be considered by the QI/MD
10. Type I or Type II diabetes
11. Significant cardiovascular event in the past 6 months. Participants with no significant cardiovascular event on stable medication may be included after assessment by the QI/MD on a case-by-case basis
12. History of or current diagnosis with kidney and/or liver diseases as assessed by the QI/MD on a case-by-case basis, with the exception of history of kidney stones in participants who are symptom free for 6 months
13. Self-reported confirmation of current or pre-existing thyroid condition. Treatment on a stable dose of medication for at least 3 months will be considered by the QI/MD
14. Major surgery in the past 3 months or individuals who have planned surgery during the course of the study. Participants with minor surgery will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the QI/MD
15. Cancer, except skin basal cell carcinoma completely excised with no chemotherapy or radiation with a follow up that is negative. Volunteers with cancer in full remission for more than five years after diagnosis are acceptable
16. Individuals with an autoimmune disease or are immune compromised
17. Self-reported confirmation of a HIV-, Hepatitis B- and/or C-positive diagnosis
18. Self-reported confirmation of blood/bleeding disorders as assessed by QI/MD
19. Use of medical or recreational cannabinoid products prior to screening (see Section 7.3). Participants must agree to abstain for the duration of the run-in and study period
20. Regular use of tobacco or nicotine products in the past 6 months and during the run-in and study period, as assessed by the QI/MD
21. Alcohol intake average of \>2 standard drinks per day, as assessed by the QI/MD. Occasional consumers required to abstain for the duration of the run-in and study period
22. Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 24 months
23. Current use of any prescribed or over-the counter medications and/or supplements that may affect the safety and/or efficacy of the investigational product, as assessed by the QI/MD (See Sections 7.3.1 and 7.3.2)
24. Plans to travel outside country of residence during the study period
25. Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results, adverse events, or abnormalities in the EEG at screening, as assessed by the QI/MD
26. Participation in other clinical research studies 30 days prior to baseline, as assessed by the QI/MD
27. Any other condition, chronic disease, or lifestyle factor, that, in the opinion of the QI/MD, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose significant risk to the participant
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
2 Years
Maximum Age:
55 Years
Study:
NCT06738732
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT06738732