A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Aceneuramic Acid Extended Release (Ace-ER; UX001) Tablets in Glucosamine (UDP-N-acetyl)-2-Epimerase (GNE) Myopathy (GNEM) (Also Known as Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy [HIBM]) Patients With Severe Ambulatory Impairment

Phase 2

Terminated

Conditions: Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy
Distal Myopathy With Rimmed Vacuoles
Inclusion Body Myopathy 2
Distal Myopathy, Nonaka Type
GNE Myopathy
Quadriceps Sparing Myopathy

Interventions: Drug: Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release

Registration Number: NCT02731690

Lead Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc

Brief Summary: The primary objective of this Phase 2 study is to evaluate the safety of open-label 6 g/day Ace-ER in GNEM participants with severe ambulatory impairment.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: TERMINATED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female, aged ≥ 18 years old
Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained, and before any research-related procedures are conducted
Have a documented diagnosis of GNEM, HIBM, distal myopathy with rimmed vacuoles (DMRV), or Nonaka disease due to previously demonstrated mutations in the gene encoding the GNE/N-acetylmannosamine kinase (MNK) enzyme (genotyping will not be conducted in this study).
Should meet the criteria for severe ambulatory impairment defined below:
- Unable to rise from a seated position to standing without help from another person, assistive device(s), stationary object, or other support AND
- Unable to walk without the assistance of another person OR if able to walk (use of assistive device(s) permitted), requires at least 2 minutes to walk 40 meters (one full lap of the 6-minute walk test [6MWT] course) AND
- Use of wheelchair or scooter for activities outside of the home or unable to leave the home independently
Willing and able to comply with all study procedures
Participants of child-bearing potential or with partners of child-bearing potential who have not undergone a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and are sexually active must consent to use highly effective method of contraception as determined by the site investigator (i.e. oral hormonal contraceptives, patch hormonal contraceptives, vaginal ring, intrauterine device, physical double-barrier methods, surgical hysterectomy, vasectomy, tubal ligation or true abstinence (when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject) which means not having sex because the subject chooses not to), from the period following the signing of the informed consent through 30 days after last dose of study drug
Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. Females considered not of childbearing potential include those who have been in menopause for at least two years, have had tubal ligation at least one year prior to Screening, or who have had a total hysterectomy or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Exclusion Criteria

Ingestion of N-acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc), SA, or related metabolites; intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG); or anything that can be metabolized to produce SA in the body within 60 days prior to the Screening Visit
Prior participation in a clinical trial involving treatment with Ace-ER/placebo and/or Sialic Acid immediate release (SA-IR) in the past year
Has had any hypersensitivity to aceneuramic acid or its excipients that, in the judgment of the investigator, places the subject at increased risk for adverse effects
Has serum transaminase (i.e. aspartate aminotransferase [AST] or gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase [GGT]) levels greater than 3X the upper limit of normal (ULN) for age/gender, or serum creatinine of greater than 2X ULN at Screening
Pregnant or breastfeeding at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study
Use of any investigational product or investigational medical device within 30 days prior to Screening, or anticipated requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments
Has a condition of such severity and acuity, in the opinion of the investigator, that it warrants immediate surgical intervention or other treatment or may not allow safe participation in the study
Has a concurrent disease, active suicidal ideation, or other condition that, in the view of the investigator, places the subject at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study, or would interfere with study participation or would affect safety

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Open Label UX001, 6g/day	Aceneuramic Acid Extended-Release	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation	48 Weeks (plus 30 [+5] days for participants not enrolling in extension study)	An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug, whether or not considered drug related. An SAE or serious suspected adverse reaction is an AE or suspected adverse reaction that at any dose, in the view of either the Investigator or Ultragenyx, results in any of the following outcomes: death; a life-threatening AE; inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant incapacity or disability (substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions); congenital anomaly/birth defect. TEAEs were defined as any AE that occurred after the first dose of study drug.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Participants Taking Prior and Concomitant Medications	48 weeks	Prior medications are any medications which started before the date of the first dose of investigational product. Concomitant medications are any medications that are taken on or after the date of the first dose of investigational product excluding concomitant medications started after the date of the last dose of investigational product.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Physical Examinations	48 weeks	Complete physical examinations included assessments of general appearance; head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat; the cardiovascular, dermatologic, lymphatic, respiratory, GI, musculoskeletal, and neurologic systems. The neurologic system examination included assessments of cognition, cranial nerves, motor function, coordination and gait, reflexes, and sensory function. Brief physical examinations included assessments of general appearance, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and a focus on any presenting complaints.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Vital Signs	48 weeks	Vital signs included seated systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline In Clinical Laboratory Results	48 weeks	The clinical laboratory evaluations performed included serum chemistry, complete blood count (hematology), and urinalysis.
Number of Participants With Overall Suicidal Behaviors and/or Ideation at Baseline and Post-Baseline	48 weeks	As evaluated by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a participant-rated questionnaire to assess suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, actual attempts (yes or no responses).
Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Mobility Domain Subscale Scores Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Mobility subscale scores have 13 items and range from 0 to 52 with higher scores representing greater mobility. Analyzed using a repeated measure generalized estimation equation (GEE) model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Upper Extremity Domain Subscale Scores Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Upper Extremity subscale scores have 9 items and range from 0 to 36 with higher scores representing more skilled, independent use of the arms during functional activity performance. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Wrist Extensors) Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in HHD Muscle Strength in Knee Extensors Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Key Pinch) Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded.
Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Self-Care Domain Subscale Scores Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Self-Care subscale scores have 8 items range from 0 to 32 with higher scores representing greater independence with functional care activities. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Total Scores Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	GNEM-FAS Expanded Version Total Score were calculated as the sum of the subscale Scores range from 0 to 120 with higher scores representing greater independence with functional activities. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Grip) Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.
Change From Baseline in HHD Raw Strength (Shoulder Abductors) Over Time	Baseline, Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 48	Hand held dynamometry testing was used to measure strength. The maximum voluntary isometric contraction against a dynamometer was used to measure bilateral strength in the following muscle groups: shoulder abductors, wrist extensors and knee extensors. Specialized dynamometers for the measurement of grip and key pinch strength were also used. The total force (in kgf) for each was recorded. Analyzed using a repeated measure GEE model, which includes the change from baseline as the dependent variable, visit as a fixed factor, and the baseline value as a covariate. Compound symmetry is used as the covariance structure.

Trial Locations

Locations (5): NYU Langone Medical Center
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New York, New York, United States
McMaster University
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University of California, Irvine
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Orange, California, United States
University Alexandrovska, Bulgaria
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Sofia, Bulgaria
Washington University, St. Louis
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States