Overview
The effect of sulthiame on EEG has been studied in epilepsy syndromes of childhood with sleep activation by comparing sleep EEG obtained at baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment. The aim of the study is to know if an effect is still identifiable after 2 weeks of treatment by performing sleep EEG recordings after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment, respectively.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of epilepsy syndromes of childhood with sleep activation
- Failure of at least two anti-epileptic drugs (AED)
- Sleep EEG performed in the last 7 days before inclusion and showing interictal epileptiform discharges (baseline EEG)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous trial with sulthiame
- More than 2 AED at inclusion
- Use of corticosteroids at inclusion
- Change in the anti-epileptic treatment in the 7 days before baseline EEG