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Myotonic DystrophyPhase 2NCT01406873

Clinical Efficacy Trial of Mexiletine for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

A Phase 2 study testing Mexiletine in people with Myotonic Dystrophy, run by University of Rochester at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of mexiletine treatment for 6 months on ambulation, myotonia, muscle function and strength, pain, gastrointestinal functioning, cardiac conduction, and quality of life in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Myotonic Dystrophy
What is being tested?
Mexiletine
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
42 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jun 2011to Mar 2017
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • A diagnosis of DM1, confirmed by DM1 genetic mutation
  • Ability to walk 30 feet (assistance with cane and/or leg bracing permitted)
  • Presence of grip myotonia

Who cannot join

  • Congenital DM1
  • Treatment with Mexiletine within past 8 weeks
  • Second or third degree heart block, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, or is receiving medication for treatment of a cardiac arrhythmia
  • Receiving another antimyotonia drug
  • Liver or kidney disease requiring ongoing treatment
  • Has a seizure disorder
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  • Is pregnant or lactating
  • Had severe depression within 3 months or a history of suicide ideation
  • Has any one of the following medical conditions: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, symptomatic cardiomyopathy, symptomatic coronary artery disease, cancer (other than skin cancer) less than five years previously, multiple sclerosis, or other serious medical illness.
  • Drug or alcohol abuse within 3 months
  • Coexistence of another neuromuscular disease
  • Is unable to give informed consent
  • Severe arthritis or other medical condition (besides DM1) that would significantly impact ambulation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site

  • University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Neurology

    Rochester, New York, 14642

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Clinical Efficacy Trial of Mexiletine for Myotonic Dystrophy Type-1 (DM1)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of mexiletine treatment for 6 months on ambulation, myotonia, muscle function and strength, pain, gastrointestinal functioning, cardiac conduction, and quality of life in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

Read the detailed description

This study will provide data on the long term (6 months) safety and efficacy of mexiletine in:

  • improving the distance participants are able to walk in six minutes;
  • reducing myotonia;
  • improving muscle strength;
  • increasing lean muscle mass;
  • decreasing musculoskeletal pain;
  • improving gastrointestinal function and swallowing);
  • improving functional abilities;
  • decreasing cardiac arrhythmias; and
  • improving disease-specific health related quality-of-life.
Being tested
Mexiletine, Placebo
Keywords
Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1), Muscular Dystrophy, Mexiletine
Medical subject headings
Myotonic Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophies

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MexiletineDrug

    Also called Generic name: mexiletine hydrochloride

    150 mg/kg Mexiletine capsules taken by mouth, three times daily for 6 months

  • PlaceboDrug

    150 mg/kg placebo capsules taken by mouth, three times daily for 6 months

Study groups in NCT01406873
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MexiletineActive comparator20 subjects will be randomized (assigned) to receive Mexiletine. Mexiletine is available on the market for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, but it is not currently approved for the treatment of myotonia or myotonic dystrophy.
Receives: Drug: Mexiletine
Sugar pillPlacebo comparator20 subjects will be randomized (assigned) to receive placebo (sugar pill). This control group is necessary to definitely establish the antimyotonic efficacy and safety of mexiletine.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Ambulation Using the 6 Minute Walk Distance

    During this assessment, participants were asked to walk as far as they could back and forth on a fixed 20 meter route for 6 minutes. The total distance walked during the 6 minutes was recorded in meters. Change from baseline was defined as the difference between the average 6 minute walk distance at baseline and the average 6 minute walk distance at 6 months.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months

Secondary outcomes (5)

  1. Percentage of Participants That Had a Dose Reduction or a Study Drug Withdrawal or Suspension Over 6 Months

    Adverse events were monitored at the three in-person evaluations (Months 0, 3, and 6), at telephone evaluations every 2 weeks, and via patient-completed side effect diaries. The study investigators and safety monitoring committee reviewed adverse events and made decisions regarding drug withdrawals, suspensions, and dose reductions as needed.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in Quantitative Measure of Hand Grip Myotonia

    Relaxation time of the long finger flexor muscles of the right hand after a maximum voluntary isometric contraction performed in a standardized fixed position of the right arm elbow/wrist/hand. Relaxation time for this measurement is defined as the time to relax from 90% to 5% of the maximum isometric force of contraction of the hand (the first of 6 serial contractions averaged over two consecutive trials performed 10 minutes apart).

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months

  3. Mean Change From Baseline in Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Score

    Manual muscle testing was performed on 26 muscle groups (shoulder abductors, elbow flexors, wrist flexors, wrist extensors, hip flexors, knee extensors, hip extensors, knee flexors, hip abductors, elbow extensors, ankle dorsiflexors, and plantar flexors on the right and left plus neck extensor and neck flexors). The muscles were tested in various positions including sitting, supine, prone, and side lying and each graded on a modification of the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale of 0 to 5 (5 representing normal strength). Average MMT score is derived by averaging the individual MMT scores across the 26 individual muscles.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in PR, QRS, and QTc Intervals, and Average Minimum Heart Rate (HR) Via Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring

    PR, QRS, and QTc intervals as well as average minimum heart rate (HR) were obtained through standard 12 lead electrocardiograms (ECGs). Values were computer generated and verified by the study investigator and study cardiologist.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 Months

  5. Mean Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Disease Burden and Quality of Life

    • The Myotonic Dystrophy Health Index (MDHI) is a validated disease-specific measure of patient-reported disease burden. The MDHI total score is a weighted average derived from 17 subscales. MDHI total scores range form 0-100 with 0 representing no patient-reported disease burden and 100 representing the most severe patient-reported disease burden.
    • The Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life Questionnaire (INQoL) is a measure of quality of life in neuromuscular disease. The INQoL summary score is a weighted average made up of 5 sub-domains. Scores range from 0-100, and can be interpreted as the percent of maximal detrimental impact on quality of life with higher scores indicating more detrimental impact.
    • The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a generic measure of quality of life across 8 domains. Two summary metrics are produced from the 8 domains, ranging from 0-100% with lower scores representing worse levels of functioning.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Aug 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2011
  3. Primary completionFeb 2017
  4. Study completionMar 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
42 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01406873
Sponsor's protocol ID
3716
Other IDs
Funding Source: FDA/OOPD
Status last verified
May 2018
First submitted
20 Jul 2011
Last updated
19 Jun 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Logigian EL, Martens WB, Moxley RT 4th, McDermott MP, Dilek N, Wiegner AW, Pearson AT, Barbieri CA, Annis CL, Thornton CA, Moxley RT 3rd. Mexiletine is an effective antimyotonia treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1. Neurology. 2010 May 4;74(18):1441-8. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181dc1a3a.

    PubMed 20439846

  • Moxley RT 3rd, Logigian EL, Martens WB, Annis CL, Pandya S, Moxley RT 4th, Barbieri CA, Dilek N, Wiegner AW, Thornton CA. Computerized hand grip myometry reliably measures myotonia and muscle strength in myotonic dystrophy (DM1). Muscle Nerve. 2007 Sep;36(3):320-8. doi: 10.1002/mus.20822.

    PubMed 17587223

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Mexiletine in people with Myotonic Dystrophy, run by University of Rochester at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jun 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Mar 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Mean Change From Baseline in Ambulation Using the 6 Minute Walk Distance (time frame: Baseline to 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01406873, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jun 2018.

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