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A Study to Assess FLX-787 in Subjects With Motor Neuron Disease Experiencing Muscle Cramps.

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Motor Neuron Disease
Interventions
Drug: Placebo ODT
Drug: FLX-787-ODT (orally disintegrating tablet)
Registration Number
NCT03196375
Lead Sponsor
Flex Pharma, Inc.
Brief Summary

The COMMEND Study will assess the safety and effectiveness of FLX-787 in men and women with Motor Neuron Disease \[including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) or Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA)\] experiencing muscle cramps. Participants will be asked to take two study products during the course of the study. One of these study products will be a placebo.

Approximately 120 participants in approximately 30 study centers across the United States are expected to take part. Participants will be in the study for approximately 3 months and visit the study clinic 3 times.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  • Documented diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) [including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) or Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA)]
  • Expected survival > 6 months
  • Weekly muscle cramping (defined as: a sustained muscle contraction that's most often painful and lasts seconds to minutes)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of major gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, active peptic ulcer disease, or significant gastroesophageal reflux disease (i.e., not well-controlled on antacids or proton pump inhibitors), or oral or esophageal lesions/ulcers
  • Presence of laryngospasm or significant swallowing problems
  • Presence of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or G-tube
  • Unable or unwilling to discontinue medications for cramps and/or opiates
  • Inability to tolerate a spicy sensation in the mouth or stomach
  • Actively using illicit drugs or history of chronic substance abuse within the past year prior to screening, including abuse of alcohol
  • Intention to change the current level of tobacco use or use of nicotine-containing products (i.e., new smokers or those actively trying to quit may not enrolled)
  • Participated in a clinical study (except natural history studies without administration of an investigational product) within 30 days prior to screening

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo ComparatorPlacebo ODT-
ExperimentalFLX-787-ODT (orally disintegrating tablet)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cramp frequency28 days

Cramp frequency measured over the 28-day treatment period

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (34)

Mayo Clinic

🇺🇸

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Johns Hopkins Hospital

🇺🇸

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Indiana University Neuroscience Center

🇺🇸

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Temple University

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Pittsburgh

🇺🇸

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

GW Medical Faculty Associates Inc.

🇺🇸

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

University of South Florida Health

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Medical University of South Carolina

🇺🇸

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Austin Neuromuscular Center

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

🇺🇸

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

California Pacific Medical Center

🇺🇸

Sacramento, California, United States

Hospital for Special Care

🇺🇸

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Emory University

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

University of Colorado

🇺🇸

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Baylor Scott and White Health

🇺🇸

Round Rock, Texas, United States

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

🇺🇸

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

University of Minnesota

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Saint Louis University

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Guilford Neurologic Associates

🇺🇸

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Hospital for Special Surgery

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

University of Vermont Medical Center

🇺🇸

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University

🇺🇸

Richmond, Virginia, United States

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

🇺🇸

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

University of California - Davis

🇺🇸

Sacramento, California, United States

University of California San Francisco

🇺🇸

San Francisco, California, United States

Oregon Health Sciences University

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

Wake Forest University

🇺🇸

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Providence Brain and Spine Institute

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

UT Health San Antonio

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

The University of Utah

🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Honor Health Research Institute

🇺🇸

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Medical College of Wisconsin

🇺🇸

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

University of Kansas Medical Center

🇺🇸

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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