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Continuous spike-wave of slow sleep in a patient with KCNB1-related epilepsy responsive to highly purified cannabidiol: a case report and comparison with literature

Key Findings:  The authors describe the case of a 12-year-old boy with severe seizures due to a pathogenic KCNB1 variant refractory to anti-epileptics. At age 11, he was started on highly purified CBD and has been seizure-free for 18 months. In addition, the patient showed improvements in EEG and social skills.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  1

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  Italy, United States

Year of Pub:  2024


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype III