vigabatrin has been researched along with Learning Disabilities in 4 studies
Learning Disabilities: Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, DYSCALCULIA, and DYSGRAPHIA.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Vigabatrin (VGB) has demonstrated high efficacy in infantile spasms (IS) due to tuberous sclerosis." | 7.70 | Mental and behavioural outcome of infantile epilepsy treated by vigabatrin in tuberous sclerosis patients. ( Chiron, C; Dulac, O; Dumas, C; Jambaqué, I; Mumford, J, 2000) |
| "Epilepsy is a common condition in people with learning disabilities with many patients continuing to suffer from seizures despite antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment." | 5.30 | A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities. ( Bhaumik, S; Branford, D; Duggirala, C; Ismail, IA, 1997) |
| "Vigabatrin was therefore an effective add-on therapy in 45% of these difficult-to-treat patients and allowed reduction of other AED treatment in a small number." | 5.28 | Vigabatrin in adults with poorly-controlled epilepsy and learning disabilities. ( Armour, DJ; Balarajan, S; Fidler, C; Wright, EC, 1992) |
| "Vigabatrin (VGB) has demonstrated high efficacy in infantile spasms (IS) due to tuberous sclerosis." | 3.70 | Mental and behavioural outcome of infantile epilepsy treated by vigabatrin in tuberous sclerosis patients. ( Chiron, C; Dulac, O; Dumas, C; Jambaqué, I; Mumford, J, 2000) |
| "Epilepsy is a common condition in people with learning disabilities with many patients continuing to suffer from seizures despite antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment." | 1.30 | A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities. ( Bhaumik, S; Branford, D; Duggirala, C; Ismail, IA, 1997) |
| "In 1993, 27% of patients were being treated for epilepsy and in 1995/6, 30." | 1.30 | The management of epilepsy in a hospital for people with a learning disability. ( Carvill, S; Cassidy, G; Clarke, D, 1999) |
| "Vigabatrin was therefore an effective add-on therapy in 45% of these difficult-to-treat patients and allowed reduction of other AED treatment in a small number." | 1.28 | Vigabatrin in adults with poorly-controlled epilepsy and learning disabilities. ( Armour, DJ; Balarajan, S; Fidler, C; Wright, EC, 1992) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 3 (75.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (25.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Bhaumik, S | 1 |
| Branford, D | 1 |
| Duggirala, C | 1 |
| Ismail, IA | 1 |
| Carvill, S | 1 |
| Clarke, D | 1 |
| Cassidy, G | 1 |
| Jambaqué, I | 1 |
| Chiron, C | 1 |
| Dumas, C | 1 |
| Mumford, J | 1 |
| Dulac, O | 1 |
| Armour, DJ | 1 |
| Fidler, C | 1 |
| Wright, EC | 1 |
| Balarajan, S | 1 |
| Trial | Phase | Enrollment | Study Type | Start Date | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone vs. Vigabatrin in the First-line Treatment of Infantile Spasms[NCT02299115] | Phase 3 | 0 participants (Actual) | Interventional | 2017-09-05 | Withdrawn (stopped due to Most centres are now using oral steroids as 1st line treatment so question of efficacy is no longer of high interest.) | ||
| [information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024] | |||||||
4 other studies available for vigabatrin and Learning Disabilities
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A naturalistic study of the use of vigabatrin, lamotrigine and gabapentin in adults with learning disabilities.
Topics: Acetates; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Comorbidity; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dose-Respo | 1997 |
The management of epilepsy in a hospital for people with a learning disability.
Topics: Acetates; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Uti | 1999 |
Mental and behavioural outcome of infantile epilepsy treated by vigabatrin in tuberous sclerosis patients.
Topics: Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Child Behavior Disorders; Cognition Disorders; Drug Therapy, Com | 2000 |
Vigabatrin in adults with poorly-controlled epilepsy and learning disabilities.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aminocaproates; Anticonvulsants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug The | 1992 |