A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol (GWP42003-P) in Children and Young Adults With Dravet Syndrome.
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals

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