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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Study to Test the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Brivaracetam in Study Participants With Childhood Absence Epilepsy or Juvenile Absence Epilepsy

A MULTICENTER, OPEN-LABEL, SINGLE-ARM STUDY TO EVALUATE LONG-TERM SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF BRIVARACETAM IN STUDY PARTICIPANTS WITH CHILDHOOD ABSENCE EPILEPSY OR JUVENILE ABSENCE EPILEPSY

A Study to Test the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Brivaracetam in Study Participants With Childhood Absence Epilepsy or Juvenile Absence Epilepsy (NCT06315322) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Childhood Absence Epilepsy and Juvenile Absence Epilepsy, sponsored by UCB Biopharma SRL. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of the study is to investigate the long-term safety and tolerability of brivaracetam in study participants with childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Childhood Absence Epilepsy, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 120 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Childhood Absence Epilepsy subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Participants who previously participated in EP0132 (NCT05109234) and/or N01269 (NCT04666610) and qualify for entry into EP0224 as per the EP0132 or N01269 protocol with a confirmed diagnosis of childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) or juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE) - Participants for whom a reasonable benefit from long-term administration of Brivaracetam (BRV) is expected in the opinion of the Investigator - Male and female A male participant must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 2 days after the final dose of investigational medicinal product (IMP) and refrain from donating sperm during this period. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies: ◦ Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 2 days after the final dose of IMP. \- Capable of and provides willing to sign a consent form/assent, and the participant's parent/legal representative/caregiver provides signed willing to sign a consent form for minor participants, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the willing to sign a consent form form (ICF)/Assent form and in this protocol Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Participant has a history or presence of paroxysmal nonepileptic seizures - Participant has severe medical, neurological, or psychiatric disorders or laboratory values which could, at the discretion of the Investigator, affect safe participation in the study or would preclude appropriate study participation - Participant has hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Score A, B, or C) based on the Investigator's assessment ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who previously participated in EP0132 (NCT05109234) and/or N01269 (NCT04666610) and qualify for entry into EP0224 as per the EP0132 or N01269 protocol with a confirmed diagnosis of childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) or juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE) * Participants for whom a reasonable benefit from long-term administration of Brivaracetam (BRV) is expected in the opinion of the Investigator * Male and female A male participant must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 2 days after the final dose of investigational medicinal product (IMP) and refrain from donating sperm during this period. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies: ◦ Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 2 days after the final dose of IMP. \- Capable of and provides informed consent/assent, and the participant's parent/legal representative/caregiver provides signed informed consent for minor participants, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the Informed Consent form (ICF)/Assent form and in this protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has a history or presence of paroxysmal nonepileptic seizures * Participant has severe medical, neurological, or psychiatric disorders or laboratory values which could, at the discretion of the Investigator, affect safe participation in the study or would preclude appropriate study participation * Participant has hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Score A, B, or C) based on the Investigator's assessment * Participant has active suicidal ideation prior to study entry as indicated by a positive response ("Yes") to either Question 4 or Question 5 of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) (for participants 6 years of age or older) or clinical judgment (for participants younger than 6 years of age). The participant should be referred immediately to a Mental Healthcare Professional * Participant has any medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could jeopardize or would compromise the participant's ability to participate in this study * Participant has known fructose intolerance or a known hypersensitivity to any components of BRV or excipients or a drug with similar chemical structure * Concomitant use of carbamazepine, felbamate, gabapentin, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, tiagabine, or vigabatrin * Participant is receiving any investigational drugs or using any experimental devices in addition to BRV * Participant meets a mandatory withdrawal criterion for N01269 or EP0132 or is experiencing an ongoing Serious adverse event (SAE) * Participant has poor compliance with the visit schedule or IMP intake in the preceding study in the opinion of the Investigator

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Brivaracetam Film-coated tablet

Drug: Brivaracetam Film-coated tablet Pharmaceutical form: Film-coated tablet Route of administration: Oral use Brivaracetam film-coated tablet \[10, 25 or 50 mg\] will be administered twice per day in equal doses.

DRUG

Brivaracetam oral solution

Pharmaceutical form: Oral solution Route of administration: Oral use Brivaracetam oral solution \[10 mg/mL\]) will be administered twice per day in equal doses.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Ep0224 50140
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Ep0224 50639
Orange, California, United States
Ep0224 50268
Miami, Florida, United States
Ep0224 50638
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Ep0224 50640
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Ep0224 20321
Tbilisi, Georgia
Ep0224 20322
Tbilisi, Georgia
Ep0224 20323
Tbilisi, Georgia
Ep0224 20324
Tbilisi, Georgia
Ep0224 40144
Abbiategrasso, Italy
Ep0224 40765
Messina, Italy
Ep0224 40764
Pavia, Italy
Ep0224 40629
Roma, Italy
Ep0224 40766
Roma, Italy
Ep0224 40763
Verona, Italy
Ep0224 40767
Bucharest, Romania
Ep0224 40769
Bucharest, Romania
Ep0224 40768
Iași, Romania
Ep0224 40770
Timișoara, Romania
Ep0224 40771
Bardejov, Slovakia

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06315322), the sponsor (UCB Biopharma SRL), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06315322 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of the study is to investigate the long-term safety and tolerability of brivaracetam in study participants with childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06315322?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06315322?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06315322. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06315322. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.