A Clinical Trial of PRAX-222 in Pediatric Participants With Early Onset SCN2A Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1, Phase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age2-18
SponsorPraxis Precision Medicines

About this trial

The goal of this trial is to learn about the effect of PRAX-222 in pediatric participants with early onset SCN2A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), aged 2 to 18 years.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Has onset of seizures prior to 3 months of age.

Has a minimum weight of at least 10 kg at screening.

Has a documented SCN2A variant through genetic testing obtained via a laboratory accredited per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) or College of American Pathologists (CAP) or equivalent.

Additional inclusion criteria apply and will be assessed by the study team

Disqualifiers

Has any clinically significant or known pathogenic genetic variant other than in the SCN2A gene, or a genetic variant that may explain or contribute to the participant's epilepsy and/or developmental disorder.

Is taking more than 2 sodium channel blocking anti-seizure medications

Additional exclusion criteria apply and will be assessed by the study team

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • PRAX-222 - Initial Dose
  • PRAX-222 - Initial Ascending Doses
  • PRAX-222 - Optional Ascending Doses
  • PRAX-222 - Fixed Doses
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 8 treatment groups

8

Treatment groups

See each treatment group below.

Sponsors and collaborators