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Effects of N-Acetyl-L-Leucine on Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC): A Phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Niemann-Pick disease type C
Registration Number
2023-510278-14-00
Lead Sponsor
Intrabio Limited
Brief Summary

The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of N-Acetyl-L-Leucine based on the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) for the chronic treatment of NPC

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing, recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Written informed consent signed by the patient and/or their legal representative/ parent/ impartial witness

Male or female aged ≥4 years with a confirmed diagnosis of NPC at the time of signing informed consent

Patients must fall within: a) A SARA score of 7 ≤ X ≤ 34 points (out of 40) AND b) Either: i. Within the 2-7 range (0-8 range) of the Gait subtest of the SARA scale OR ii. Be able to perform the 9-Hole Peg Test with Dominant Hand (9HPT-D) (SCAFI subtest) in 20 ≤ X ≤150 seconds.

Weight ≥15 kg at screening

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have any known hypersensitivity or history of hypersensitivity to Acetyl leucine (DL, L, D) or derivatives, and or Excipients in the IB1001 or placebo sachets

Simultaneous participation in another clinical study or participation in any clinical study involving administration of an investigational medicinal product

Patients with a physical or psychiatric condition which, at the investigator’s discretion and in consultation with the Medical Monitor and Sponsor (as applicable), may put the patient at risk, may confound the study results, or may interfere with the patient’s participation in the clinical study, i.e. reliably perform study assessments

Patients who have been diagnosed with arthritis or other musculoskeletal disorders affecting joints, muscles, ligaments, and/or nerves that by themselves affects patient’s mobility and, at the investigator’s discretion, interferes with their ability to perform study assessments

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary endpoint for the study is of the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). In the US, the Modified SARA is the primary endpoint.

The primary endpoint for the study is of the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA). In the US, the Modified SARA is the primary endpoint.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Modified Disability Rating Scale (mDRS)

Modified Disability Rating Scale (mDRS)

Quality of Life EQ-5D-5L for patients aged ≥18; EQ-5D-Y for patients aged <18 years

Quality of Life EQ-5D-5L for patients aged ≥18; EQ-5D-Y for patients aged <18 years

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Functional Index (SCAFI)

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Functional Index (SCAFI)

Physician’s, Caregiver’s (if applicable), and Patient’s (if able) Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) comparing end of period I (Visit 4) to baseline (Visit 2), and end of period II (Visit 6) to end of period I (Visit 4

Physician’s, Caregiver’s (if applicable), and Patient’s (if able) Clinical Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) comparing end of period I (Visit 4) to baseline (Visit 2), and end of period II (Visit 6) to end of period I (Visit 4

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Vseobecna Fakultni Nemocnice V Praze

🇨🇿

Prague, Czechia

Academisch Medisch Centrum

🇳🇱

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Comenius University Bratislava

🇸🇰

Bratislava, Slovakia

SphinCS GmbH

🇩🇪

Hochheim Am Main, Germany

Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen

🇩🇪

Giessen, Germany

Universitaet Muenster

🇩🇪

Muenster, Germany

Vseobecna Fakultni Nemocnice V Praze
🇨🇿Prague, Czechia
Stella Reichmannova
Site contact
00420224967794
Stella.Reichmannova@vfn.cz

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