The FINTEPLA as an Anti-SUDEP Therapy in Dravet Syndrome Project

NCT07112365 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2026-04-03

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Summary

This study investigates cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) and functional brain connectivity in Dravet Syndrome (DS) patients with convulsive seizures. Using functional MRI (fMRI), we will define differences in brain responses to CO₂ changes before administration of the drug Fintepla (Baseline), with a library of healthy controls and with those obtained after administration of Fintepla (Day \~60). Changes in CVR and their relation to ventilatory responses will also be assessed during fMRI.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Fenfluramine treatment (Fintepla)

Participants will receive Fintepla starting at 0.2 mg/kg/day, up to a maximum of 0.6 mg/kg/day (or 5.9 mL/day, whichever is lower), per FDA guidelines. Dosing will be adjusted as tolerated. After Day \~60, the dose will be gradually tapered.

DEVICE

Hypercapnia Challenge using the device (RespirAct)

Participants will undergo a hypercapnia challenge using the RespirAct device during fMRI. The protocol includes alternating one minute blocks of controlled CO₂ increases and normocapnia under normoxic conditions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Samden Lhatoo, MD, FRCP · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-30
Primary Completion
2027-09-30
Completion
2028-03-31
FDA Drug
Yes
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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