A Phase 3 Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified April 2013 by Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc
Sponsor:
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01377922
First received: June 17, 2011
Last updated: April 4, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
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Purpose
A Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Amifampridine Phosphate in patients with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS).
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome |
Drug: Amifampridine Phosphate Drug: Placebo |
Phase 3 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Phase 3, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Discontinuation Study Followed by Open-label Extension Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) |
Further study details as provided by Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change from Baseline Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG)at 14 days [ Time Frame: Assessment at Baseline, Day 8, and Day 14 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change from Baseline Timed 25 Foot Walking Test (T25FW)at 14 days [ Time Frame: Assessment at Baseline, Day 8, and Day 14 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
| Study Start Date: | June 2011 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2016 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Matching placebo tablets administered 3-4 times a day over 2 weeks.
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Drug: Placebo
Matching number of tablets to the individual patient's tablet count of active at baseline.
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Experimental: Amifampridine Phosphate
Matching amifampridine phosphate tablets, 10 mg, administered 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks.
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Drug: Amifampridine Phosphate
30-80 mg given 3-4 times per day with a maximum single dose of 20 mg (2 x 10 mg tablets).
Other Names:
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Detailed Description:
This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (1:1) discontinuation study is a 4 part study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple dose administration of amifampridine phosphate in patients with LEMS.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individuals eligible to participate in this study must meet all of the following inclusion criteria:
- ≥18 years of age
- Confirmed diagnosis of LEMS
- Normal respiratory function
- Normal swallowing function
- If receiving peripherally acting cholinesterase inhibitors a stable dose is required for at least 7 days prior to Screening.
- If receiving oral immunosuppressants a stable dose is required for at least 90 days prior to Screening.
- Negative pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential
- If sexually active, willing to use 2 acceptable methods of contraception
- Willing to perform all study procedures as physically possible.
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and prior to the start of any research-related procedures.
Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who meet any of the following exclusion criteria are not eligible to participate in the study:
- History of epilepsy or seizure.
- Known active brain metastasis.
- Use of Fampridine (4-aminopyridine), and any form of 3,4-diaminopyridine other than the IP provided, such as amifampridine base or Firdapse.
- Use of medications known to lower the epileptic threshold within 7 days or 5 half-lives.
- Use of medications which inhibit neuromuscular junction function within 7 days or 5 half-lives.
- Use of IVIG, plasmapheresis (plasma exchange), or immunoadsorption within 90 days
- Use of guanidine hydrochloride within 7 days
- Use of rituximab within 12 months
- History of drug allergy to any pyridine-containing substances or any amifampridine phosphate excipient(s).
- Use of any other investigational productwithin 30 days
- Treatment with a concomitant medication that prolongs the QT/QTc interval within 7 days or 5 half-lives.
- Treatment with sultopride (4-amino-N-[(1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methyl]-5-ethylsulfonyl-2-methoxybenzamide) within 7 days.
- An abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Documented history of arrhythmias.
- History of additional risk factors for torsade de pointes.
- Breastfeeding or pregnant or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study.
- Likely or expected to require treatment for cancer within 3 months (90 days) after entering.
- History of severe renal impairment or evidence of severe renal impairment
- Any condition that places the patient at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study.
- History of uncontrolled asthma.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01377922
Contacts
| Contact: Douglas Winship | (305) 529-2522 ext 12 | dwinship@catalystpharma.com |
Locations
| United States, Alabama | |
| Recruiting | |
| Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233 | |
| United States, Arizona | |
| Recruiting | |
| Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85258 | |
| United States, Kansas | |
| Recruiting | |
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160 | |
| United States, New York | |
| Recruiting | |
| New York, New York, United States, 10032 | |
| France | |
| Not yet recruiting | |
| Lyon, France, 69677 | |
| Germany | |
| Recruiting | |
| Munich, Bavaria, Germany, D-80336 | |
| Recruiting | |
| Berlin, Germany, D-10117 | |
| Italy | |
| Recruiting | |
| Milan, Italy | |
| Not yet recruiting | |
| Rome, Italy, 00168 | |
| Poland | |
| Recruiting | |
| Warsaw, Poland, 02 097 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc
Investigators
| Study Director: | Charles W Gorodetzky, MD, PhD | Chief Medical Officer |
More Information
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01377922 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | LMS-002 |
| Study First Received: | June 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | April 4, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System Paraneoplastic Syndromes Nervous System Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Nervous System Diseases Neurodegenerative Diseases Neuromuscular Junction Diseases |
Neuromuscular Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Immune System Diseases 3,4-diaminopyridine Potassium Channel Blockers Membrane Transport Modulators Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Cardiovascular Agents Therapeutic Uses |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013