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Pharmacogenomic Contributions to Trihexyphenidyl Biotransformation and Response in Children With Dystonic Cerebral Palsy

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Genetic Predisposition
Pharmacogenomic Drug Interaction
Dystonia, Secondary
Cerebral Palsy, Dystonic-Rigid
Pediatric Disorder
Cerebral Palsy, Dyskinetic
Trihexyphenidyl Adverse Reaction
Dystonia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06554288
Lead Sponsor
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Brief Summary

This study looks at how a medicine called trihexyphenidyl works in children with dystonic cerebral palsy. The study aims to understand how trihexyphenidyl is broken down and used in the body of pediatric patients and whether this is impacted by a person's genetics. Information from this study will also be used to design future clinical trials.

Detailed Description

This is a 16-week single-arm nonrandomized pilot study of trihexyphenidyl in children with dystonic cerebral palsy (DCP) to 1) evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of trihexyphenidyl (THP) and variation in PK parameters between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotypes and 2) evaluate the feasibility of a future exposure-controlled clinical trial of THP.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ages 5-17 years of age
  • Diagnosis of cerebral palsy and dystonia causing interference
  • Parent/legal guardian of a child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and dystonia
  • Parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide informed permission/assent for the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previously or currently taking trihexyphenidyl
  • Patients turning 18 years of age within the study period (16 weeks from Study Day 1)
  • A language barrier for the patient that precludes communication and/or the ability to complete study-related requirements

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TrihexyphenidylTrihexyphenidylParticipants receive trihexyphenidyl following the dose escalation schedule below: Week 1: 0.05 mg/kg BID Week 2: 0.05 mg/kg TID Week 3: 0.1 mg/kg TID Week 4: 0.15 mg/kg TID Week 5: 0.20 mg/kg TID Week 6-15: 0.25 mg/kg TID
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference in Cmax between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groupsBaseline

Cmax will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

Recruitment percentageThrough study completion, an average of 2 years

Measure percent of participants who were approached for the study that enrolled in the study

Difference in AUC0-n between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groupsBaseline

AUC0-n will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

Retention percentageThrough study completion, an average of 2 years

Measure percent of participants enrolled who completed the study

Difference in AUC0-∞ between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groupsBaseline

AUC0-∞ will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

Dystonia Efficacy Measures Outcome CompletionThrough study completion, an average of 2 years

Measure percent of participants enrolled who were able to complete each dystonia efficacy measure (see secondary outcome measures)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in dystonia duration as measured by the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Duration of dystonia using subscale DIS-D are measured in 12 body regions during activity and rest.

Dystonia duration scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dystonia is absent and 4 being dystonia is always present (≥90%).

Change from baseline in dystonia as measured by the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Upper extremity function in 1 domain; grasp. 13 activities with item-level scores and three items for the tester to rate: hand function, spasticity, and cooperativeness. All scores are summed, and formulas are used to calculate percentages for this domain. Domain percentage is summed with a minimum score less than 0, and the maximum score is 100.

Number of participants with at least one adverse event as measured by the Safety Monitoring Uniform Report Form (SMURF)Through study completion, an average of 2 years

Adverse events will only include those that are determined to be related to the study drug.

Change from baseline in dystonia amplitude as measured by the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Amplitude of dystonia using subscale DIS-D are measured in 12 body regions during activity and rest.

Dystonia amplitude scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dystonia is absent and 4 being dystonia in maximal range of motion (≥90%).

Change in functional impact from baseline as measured by the Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy Functional Impact Scale (D-FIS) (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Functional impact scores are measured on a 5-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dyskinesia may be present but has no impact on the named activity, and 4 being dyskinesia is present and prevents child from doing a named activity, even with help. An "NA" option indicates the activity is difficult but NOT due to dyskinesia.

Change in priority scores in functional impact from baseline as measured by the Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy Functional Impact Scale (D-FIS) (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Priority scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 1 to 4 with 1 being an activity is not a priority and 4 being an activity is highest priority.

Change in patient-driven performance from baseline as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Performance scores are measured on a 10-point scale with 1 being not able to do an activity at all and 10 being able to do an activity extremely well.

Change in patient-driven goal satisfaction from baseline as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (exploratory)Baseline, 16 weeks

Satisfaction scores are measured on a 10-point scale with 1 being not satisfied at all with the way they do an activity to 10 being extremely satisfied with the way they do an activity.

Change in caregiver's perspective about their child in 4 domains: health status, comfort, wellbeing, functional abilities, and ease of caregiving from baseline as measured by Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with DisabilitiesBaseline, 16 weeks

Scores for each domain and for the total survey are standardized and range from 0 to 100 with 0 being the worst and 100 being the best.

Measure the acceptability of outcome measures at 16 weeks as measured by the Acceptability of Intervention Measure16 weeks

Scores are measured on a 5-point scale from Completely Disagree to Completely Agree for items 1) The outcome measure meets my approval. 2) The outcome measure is appealing to me. 3) I like the outcome measure. 4) I welcome the outcome measure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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