Disease Directory Childhood absence epilepsy
Neurological

Childhood absence epilepsy

Type

Disease

Gene

GABRA1, GABRG2, GABRB3, CACNA1H, JRK

About Childhood absence epilepsy

Childhood absence epilepsy is a rare disease catalogued by Orphanet (ORPHA:64280). It is associated with the GABRA1, GABRG2, GABRB3 genes. Search below for active recruiting clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov, or visit the Orphanet expert page for specialist centres, natural history studies, and patient registries.

Clinical Trial Eligibility Tips

What to know before applying to Childhood absence epilepsy trials.

Search ClinicalTrials.gov for "Childhood absence epilepsy" or filter by Orphanet code ORPHA:64280 to find disease-specific studies.

Ask your specialist to refer you to a Centre of Expertise — Orphanet lists all accredited centres for this condition worldwide.

Natural history studies and patient registries often enrol before drug trials open — contact the Orphanet patient community first.

Patient Resources

Patient Organization

Orphanet

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Orphanet

European reference resource for rare diseases (ORPHA:64280)

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NORD

National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Find recruiting Childhood absence epilepsy trials

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