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Clinical Trials/NCT01281631
NCT01281631CompletedPhase 2

A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study of NP001 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.17 sites in 1 country136 target enrollmentStarted: February 2011Last updated:
Conditions
Interventions
Drugs

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Enrollment
136
Locations
17
Primary Endpoint
To evaluate the effects of NP001 on measures of clinical function

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of NP001 in subjects with ALS.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of NP001 in subjects with ALS conducted in multiple centers. Drug or placebo will be given intravenously. Approximately 105 subjects will be enrolled. Subjects will be allocated (1:1:1) to placebo and 2 dose levels of NP001.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
21 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Onset of symptoms less than 3 years prior to study entry.
  • Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at least 70% of that predicted for age and height.
  • Stable dose of riluzole if undergoing treatment with this agent.
  • For females: Not be of childbearing potential or agree to use adequate birth control during the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unstable medical condition(s) other than ALS.
  • Life expectancy of less than 6 months.
  • Require life-sustaining interventions for the 6 months following randomization.
  • Have a tracheotomy or be using ventilatory assistance [including Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)].
  • Active pulmonary disease.
  • Immune modulator therapy within 12 weeks of study entry or participation in studies of other agents within the last 4 weeks prior to the randomization.

Arms & Interventions

Low dose NP001

Experimental

Low drug dose

Intervention: NP001 (Drug)

High dose NP001

Experimental

High drug dose

Intervention: NP001 (Drug)

Placebo

Placebo Comparator

normal saline

Intervention: Placebo (Drug)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To evaluate the effects of NP001 on measures of clinical function

Time Frame: over 9 months

Secondary Outcomes

  • Pulmonary function and biomarkers(over 9 months)
  • Safety and tolerability in ALS(duration of study)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (17)

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