Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)Phase 2NCT02420379
Safety Study of Eteplirsen to Treat Early Stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Phase 2 study testing eteplirsen in people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), run by Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. at 13 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This is an open-label study to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of eteplirsen in patients with early stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 6 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- What is being tested?
- eteplirsen
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 33 participants
- Where
- 13 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 30 Jun 2015to 17 Dec 2018
- 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 4 to 6 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Male 4-6 years of age.
- Diagnosis of DMD, genotypically confirmed.
- Stable dose of oral corticosteroids for at least 12 weeks or has not received corticosteroids for at least 12 weeks.
- Intact right and left biceps muscles or two alternative upper arm muscle groups.
- Parent that is willing to provide consent and comply with study procedures.
Who cannot join
- Use of any pharmacologic treatment (other than corticosteroids) within 12 weeks that may have an effect on muscle strength or function (e.g., growth hormone, anabolic steroids).
- Previous or current treatment with any other experimental treatments within 12 weeks or participation in any other clinical trial within 6 months.
- Major surgery within 3 months prior to the first dose of study drug, or planned surgery during this study which would interfere with the ability to perform study activities.
- Presence of other clinically significant illness.
Trial locations and contacts
13 sites in 1 country.
13 sites in 1 country
United States13 sites
Rare Disease Research Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30318
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30324
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205
University of Florida, Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida, 32610
University of Iowa Children's Hospital
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90095
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Neuromuscular Research Center of Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, 85028
Shriners Hospital for Children
Portland, Oregon, 97239
University of California, Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, California, 94305
About this study
Official title: An Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Eteplirsen in Early Stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This is an open-label study to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of eteplirsen in patients with early stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping.
Read the detailed description
Safety, including adverse event monitoring and routine laboratory assessments, will be followed on an ongoing basis for all patients.
Clinical efficacy, including functional tests and MRI, will be assessed at regularly scheduled study visits. Patients will undergo one baseline and one follow-up muscle biopsy.
Population and serial PK will be collected.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- Being tested
- eteplirsen
- Keywords
- DMD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, eteplirsen, Dystrophin, exon 51
- Medical subject headings
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
eteplirsenDrug
Also called AVI-4658, EXONDYS 51®
Eteplirsen 30 mg/kg will be administered as an IV infusion once a week for 96 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Label | Experimental | Approximately 20 patients will receive weekly infusions of eteplirsen 30 mg/kg . Receives: Drug: eteplirsen |
| Control Group | No intervention | Approximately 20 patients with DMD not amenable to exon 51 skipping will be observed for 96 weeks. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation
Adverse Event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study drug. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes: death; Life-threatening event; required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment emergent adverse events were events that developed or worsened during the on-treatment period (defined as time from first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose of study drug [up to 100 weeks]) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. AEs included both serious and non-serious adverse events.
Measured: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Laboratory Abnormalities Reported as TEAEs
Laboratory parameters included hematology, serum chemistry (SC), urinalysis and coagulation. Number of participants with at least one potentially clinically significant abnormal findings were reported as TEAEs. The Investigator determined whether abnormal assessment results were clinically significant or not clinically significant. Clinical significance was defined as any variation in assessment results that had medical relevance resulting in an alteration in medical care.
Measured: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs Reported as TEAEs
Vital sign parameters included systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), and body temperature. Number of participants with at least one potentially clinically significant abnormal vital signs findings were reported as TEAEs. The Investigator determined whether abnormal assessment results were clinically significant or not clinically significant. Clinical significance was defined as any variation in assessment results that had medical relevance resulting in an alteration in medical care.
Measured: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Number of Participants With at Least One Abnormal Physical Examination Finding
Physical examinations, full and brief, were performed by the Investigator, a physician Sub-Investigator, or a Nurse Practitioner (if licensed in the state or province to perform physical examinations). Full physical examinations included examination of general appearance; head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat; heart; lungs; chest; abdomen; skin; lymph nodes; and musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Number of participants with at least one abnormal physical examination findings were reported. Abnormality in physical examinations was based on Investigator's discretion.
Measured: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Reported as TEAEs
Twelve-lead ECGs and Holter ECGs were performed at a consistent time of day throughout the study. Electrocardiograms were performed only after the participant was in the supine position, resting, and quiet for a minimum of 15 minutes. The ECG was manually reviewed and interpreted by medically qualified personnel. Number of participants with at least one abnormalities in ECGs were reported as TEAEs.
Measured: Baseline up to 96 weeks
Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Echocardiograms (ECHO) Reported as TEAEs
Standard, 2-dimensional ECHOs were performed at a consistent time of day throughout the study. Cardiac function events included cardiomegaly, tachycardia, and dyspnoea. The ECHO was reviewed and interpreted by medically qualified personnel. Number of participants with at least one abnormalities in ECHO were reported as TEAEs.
Measured: Baseline up to 96 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change From Baseline in Dystrophin Protein Levels Quantified by Western Blot at Week 48 and 96
Change from baseline in dystrophin protein levels (in muscle biopsy samples) were determined by Western blot at Week 48 and 96 was reported. For each time point, 2 blocks of tissues were analyzed by Western blot, each with 2 replicates of gels to determine the dystrophin level as compared to a healthy individual (Percent Normal). The block average value from 2 replicate gels was computed. The overall average was calculated as the mean of the block average values. The overall average values were used for all analyses. In case only 1 gel was available for a block, then that value was used as the block average value.
Measured: Baseline, Week 48 and 96
Change From Baseline in Dystrophin Intensity Levels Determined by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) at Week 48 and 96
Change from baseline in dystrophin intensity levels (in muscle biopsy samples) was determined by Immunohistochemistry at Week 48 and 96 was reported.
Measured: Baseline, Week 48 and 96
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Apr 2015 (estimated)
- Study start30 Jun 2015
- Primary completion17 Dec 2018
- Study completion17 Dec 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Medical Director, Study director, Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02420379
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 4658-203
- Status last verified
- Dec 2020
- First submitted
- 10 Apr 2015
- Last updated
- 25 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Eteplirsen in Early Stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02420379
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 4658-203
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- Keywords
- DMD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, eteplirsen, Dystrophin, exon 51
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 30 Jun 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Dec 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Apr 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 22 Jul 2020
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is an open-label study to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of eteplirsen in patients with early stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping.
Detailed description
Safety, including adverse event monitoring and routine laboratory assessments, will be followed on an ongoing basis for all patients.
Clinical efficacy, including functional tests and MRI, will be assessed at regularly scheduled study visits. Patients will undergo one baseline and one follow-up muscle biopsy.
Population and serial PK will be collected.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Label | Experimental | Drug: eteplirsenApproximately 20 patients will receive weekly infusions of eteplirsen 30 mg/kg . |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Approximately 20 patients with DMD not amenable to exon 51 skipping will be observed for 96 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 6 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male 4-6 years of age.
- Diagnosis of DMD, genotypically confirmed.
- Stable dose of oral corticosteroids for at least 12 weeks or has not received corticosteroids for at least 12 weeks.
- Intact right and left biceps muscles or two alternative upper arm muscle groups.
- Parent that is willing to provide consent and comply with study procedures.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Use of any pharmacologic treatment (other than corticosteroids) within 12 weeks that may have an effect on muscle strength or function (e.g., growth hormone, anabolic steroids).
- Previous or current treatment with any other experimental treatments within 12 weeks or participation in any other clinical trial within 6 months.
- Major surgery within 3 months prior to the first dose of study drug, or planned surgery during this study which would interfere with the ability to perform study activities.
- Presence of other clinically significant illness.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| eteplirsenAlso: AVI-4658, EXONDYS 51®Eteplirsen 30 mg/kg will be administered as an IV infusion once a week for 96 weeks. | Drug | Open-Label |
Primary outcome
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation
Time frame: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Adverse Event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with the study drug. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes: death; Life-threatening event; required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment emergent adverse events were events that developed or worsened during the on-treatment period (defined as time from first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose of study drug [up to 100 weeks]) that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. AEs included both serious and non-serious adverse events.
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Laboratory Abnormalities Reported as TEAEs
Time frame: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Laboratory parameters included hematology, serum chemistry (SC), urinalysis and coagulation. Number of participants with at least one potentially clinically significant abnormal findings were reported as TEAEs. The Investigator determined whether abnormal assessment results were clinically significant or not clinically significant. Clinical significance was defined as any variation in assessment results that had medical relevance resulting in an alteration in medical care.
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs Reported as TEAEs
Time frame: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Vital sign parameters included systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), and body temperature. Number of participants with at least one potentially clinically significant abnormal vital signs findings were reported as TEAEs. The Investigator determined whether abnormal assessment results were clinically significant or not clinically significant. Clinical significance was defined as any variation in assessment results that had medical relevance resulting in an alteration in medical care.
Number of Participants With at Least One Abnormal Physical Examination Finding
Time frame: Baseline up to 100 weeks
Physical examinations, full and brief, were performed by the Investigator, a physician Sub-Investigator, or a Nurse Practitioner (if licensed in the state or province to perform physical examinations). Full physical examinations included examination of general appearance; head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat; heart; lungs; chest; abdomen; skin; lymph nodes; and musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Number of participants with at least one abnormal physical examination findings were reported. Abnormality in physical examinations was based on Investigator's discretion.
Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Reported as TEAEs
Time frame: Baseline up to 96 weeks
Twelve-lead ECGs and Holter ECGs were performed at a consistent time of day throughout the study. Electrocardiograms were performed only after the participant was in the supine position, resting, and quiet for a minimum of 15 minutes. The ECG was manually reviewed and interpreted by medically qualified personnel. Number of participants with at least one abnormalities in ECGs were reported as TEAEs.
Number of Participants With Abnormalities in Echocardiograms (ECHO) Reported as TEAEs
Time frame: Baseline up to 96 weeks
Standard, 2-dimensional ECHOs were performed at a consistent time of day throughout the study. Cardiac function events included cardiomegaly, tachycardia, and dyspnoea. The ECHO was reviewed and interpreted by medically qualified personnel. Number of participants with at least one abnormalities in ECHO were reported as TEAEs.
2 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline in Dystrophin Protein Levels Quantified by Western Blot at Week 48 and 96
Time frame: Baseline, Week 48 and 96
Change From Baseline in Dystrophin Intensity Levels Determined by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) at Week 48 and 96
Time frame: Baseline, Week 48 and 96
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jan 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Medical Director study director
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
13 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing eteplirsen in people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), run by Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. at 13 sites 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 5 inclusion and 4 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 25 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 13 sites 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. 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 22 Jul 2020). 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?
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs, and TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation (time frame: Baseline up to 100 weeks). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 25 Jan 2021.