Saturday, January 7, 2017

Super Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE)

Sage Therapeutics - SAGE, is currently in phase 3 for unmet need (SRSE) with drug SAGE-547.   SRSE is a rare neurological condition, and a sub-type of Status Epilepticus (SE), which is a prolonged seizure.  A diagram from this link explains the stages. The Treatment of Super-refractory Status Epilepticus.

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SAGE Therapeutics has a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) with the FDA for this phase 3 clinical trial.  The company mentioned, that Refractory Status Epilepticus (RSE) has up to 50% response rate, and that (SRSE) has approximately 35% response rate.  The trial should complete first half of 2017.  Thank you for reading.        

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