About the study

The primary aim of Part A of the study to assess the efficacy and tolerability of GWP42003-P compared to placebo as an adjunctive treatment for children with Epilepsy with myoclonic-atonic seizures (EMAS) -associated seizures. Part B of this study will be conducted to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of GWP42003-P in participants with EMAS.

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:

Inclusion criteria

1. Participant has a current diagnosis of epilepsy with myoclonic-atonic seizures (EMAS), also known as Doose syndrome, myoclonic-astatic epilepsy, or myoclonic-atonic epilepsy, consistent with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) guidelines. Presence of myoclonic-atonic seizures is mandatory to support a diagnosis of EMAS as determined by medical history and independent approval by The Epilepsy Study Consortium (TESC).
2. Participant's initial seizure onset occurred from ≥ 6 months to < 6 years of age, with normal or mildly impaired/delayed neurodevelopment reported prior to onset of seizures. During the first year of seizure onset, the majority of seizures experienced by the participant were myoclonic-atonic seizures or generalized tonic-clonic seizures as determined by medical history.
3. Participant is currently treated with one or more antiepileptic drug (AED) on a stable regimen (≥ 28 days prior to starting the baseline period [Part A Visit 2]) or on a stable ketogenic diet (≥ 3 months prior to starting the baseline period [Part A Visit 2]) and no changes to treatment are planned for the duration of the study.
4. Participant is refractory to anticonvulsant medication and failed at least 1 AED (e.g., valproic acid, clobazam, clonazepam, and levetiracetam) at therapeutic doses.
5. Participant is able to provide a historical electroencephalogram (EEG) report, which was performed within 12 months of Screening (Part A Visit 1), or is willing to complete an EEG at Screening (Part A Visit 1), that confirms a 3 to 6 Hertz (Hz) generalized spike-and-slow-wave or polyspike-and-slow-wave pattern.
6. Contraceptive use by male and female participants should be consistent with Clinical Trial Facilitation Group (CTFG) guidelines and any applicable local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
7. Fertile male participants with partners of childbearing potential (CBP) must be willing to use a male barrier method of contraception in addition to a second method of acceptable contraception used by their female of CBP partners, from the time of Screening (Part A Visit 1) until 3 months after the follow-up visit.
8. Female participants of CBP will not be pregnant or lactating and have a confirmed negative highly sensitive serum pregnancy test at Screening (Part A Visit 1).
9. Female participants must also have a confirmed negative urine pregnancy test prior to receiving their first dose of blinded investigational medicinal product (IMP) at Part A Visit 3.
10. Female participants who are continuing to Part B must have a confirmed negative urine pregnancy test prior to receiving their first dose of open-label GWP42003-P at Part B Visit 1.
11. Female participants of CBP must be willing to use a highly effective method of contraception from the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF) until 3 months after the follow-up visit.
12. Participant or participant's caregiver(s) (according to local laws) is/are willing and able to give signed informed consent for participation in the study including compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICF and in the protocol.
13. Participant's caregiver(s) are willing to allow the responsible authorities to be notified of participation in the study, if mandated by local law.
14. Participant's caregiver completes at least 89% of Seizure eDiary entries during the first 28 days of the Baseline period (≥ 25 days of entries). Part B only:
15. Has completed Part A of this study
16. Was compliant with all requirements of Part A (e.g., dosing, seizure eDiary, visits/procedures), in the judgement of the investigator and sponsor

Exclusion criteria

1. Has a history of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures that confounds the assessment of the primary efficacy measure
2. Has clinically significant unstable medical condition(s), other than EMAS
3. Has a clinically significant illness in the 28 days prior to Screening (Visit 1) or randomization (Part A Visit 3), other than epilepsy, which in the opinion of the investigator could affect seizure frequency
4. Has presence of focal seizures or persistent focal epileptiform discharges on EEG
5. Has a history of infantile spasms
6. Has moderate to severe neurocognitive and/or developmental delay prior to seizure onset
7. Has a progressive neurological condition
8. Has known or suspected hypersensitivity to cannabinoids or any of the excipients of GWP42003-P such as sesame oil
9. Is unwilling or unable to remain stable on concurrent AEDs throughout the study.
10. Has, in the opinion of the investigator, clinically significant abnormalities in the electrocardiogram (ECG) measured at Screening (Part A Visit 1), or any concurrent cardiovascular conditions, which will interfere with the ability to read their ECGs
11. Has significantly impaired hepatic function at the Screening visit (Visit 1) or prior to dosing, defined as any of the following:
12. alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) > 5 × upper limit of normal (ULN);
13. total bilirubin (TBL) (serum) ≥ 2 × ULN or International Normalized Ratio (INR) > 1.5 (TBL ≥ 2 × ULN exclusion will not apply for participants diagnosed with Gilbert's disease);
14. serum ALT or AST ≥ 3 × ULN with the presence of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain or tenderness, fever, rash, and/or eosinophilia (> 5%);
15. elevated ALT or AST at Screening (Part A Visit 1), should be discussed with the medical monitor prior to Randomization (Part A Visit 3); the medical monitor may allow for a confirmatory re-draw prior to randomization. This criterion can only be confirmed once the laboratory results are available.
16. Has clinically significant impaired renal function at Screening (Part A Visit 1), as evidenced by an estimated creatinine clearance lower than 60 milliliters per minute (mL/min)
17. Is a female participant of CBP, who is pregnant (positive pregnancy test), lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study and for 3 months thereafter
18. Participant has any known or suspected history of alcohol or substance abuse
19. Any clinically significant abnormalities identified following a physical examination or laboratory assessments of the participant that, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the participant if they take part in the study
20. Participant has any other clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant, other participants, or site staff at risk because of participation in the study, may influence the result of the study, or may affect the participant's ability to take part in the study
21. Has a change in anticonvulsant therapies within 28 days of starting the baseline period (Part A Visit 2), including AEDs or settings on vagal nerve stimulator
22. Has any planned clinical interventions or intends to change any or all medications that may impact seizures during the study
23. Has been treated with a general anesthetic in the 28 days prior to screening (Part A Visit 1) or randomization (Part A Visit 3 [Week 0])
24. Has undergone surgery for epilepsy in the 6 months prior to Screening (Part A Visit 1)
25. Is being considered for epilepsy surgery or any procedure involving general anesthesia during the study
26. Has initiated a ketogenic diet within 3 months prior to the Baseline period (Part A Visit 2). Participants who are stable on a ketogenic diet for ≥ 3 months and willing to remain on a stable epilepsy dietary therapy (e.g., ketogenic diet, Atkins diet, low glycemic index diet) during the study, are eligible for inclusion.
27. Has initiated felbamate within 12 months prior to screening (Part A Visit 1). Participants who are stable on a felbamate for ≥ 12 months are eligible for inclusion.
28. Is currently being treated with or had previously (within 3 months prior to screening [Part A Visit 1] received intravenous immunoglobulin treatment or plasma exchange for the treatment of seizures
29. Has participated in a clinical study involving administration of an IMP (new chemical entity) or medical device (e.g., vagal nerve stimulator) within 1 month prior to screening (Part A Visit 1)
30. Have previously been randomized, completed, or withdrawn from this study
31. Is currently using a drug of abuse or current non-prescribed use of any prescription drug
32. Is currently using or has used recreational or medicinal cannabis, cannabinoid-based medications, products, or supplements (botanical or synthetic) within 28 days prior to screening (Part A Visit 1).
33. Mother (if breastfeeding the participant) is currently using or has used recreational or medicinal cannabis, cannabinoid-based medications, products, or supplements (botanical or synthetic) within 28 days of screening (Part A Visit 1).
34. Has any history of suicidal behavior or serious suicidal ideation, defined as Category 4 or greater on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) at any visit prior to dosing with IMP. This criterion applies only to participants 4 to 18 years of age.
35. Is unwilling or unable to comply with all study requirements, including accurate eDiary completion
36. Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator (or designee), should not participate in this study
37. Has travel planned outside their country of residence during the study, unless the participant has confirmation that the IMP is permitted in the destination country and all stops along the way Part B only:
38. Has significantly impaired hepatic function at Part A Visit 9, defined as any of the following:
39. ALT or AST > 5 × ULN;
40. TBL (serum) ≥ 2 × ULN or INR > 1.5 (TBL ≥ 2 × ULN exclusion will not apply for participants diagnosed with Gilbert's disease.
41. Serum ALT or AST ≥ 3 × ULN with the presence of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain or tenderness, fever, rash, and/or eosinophilia (> 5%). The medical monitor may allow for a confirmatory redraw prior to rollover.
42. Meets any exclusion criteria at Part B Visit 1

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