Clinical trial • Phase III • Neurology|Musculoskeletal

MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE for Myotonic dystrophy type 1 | Myotonic dystrophy type 2

Phase III trial of MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE for Myotonic dystrophy type 1 | Myotonic dystrophy type 2.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology|Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 | Myotonic dystrophy type 2
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule
Paediatric Trial
Yes
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
18-05-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
04-09-2024

Trial design

Randomised, placebo to mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension (matching placebo for 167 mg, 333 mg and 500 mg); trial is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, active treatment arms receive mexiletine pr (once daily) and comparator arm receives matching placebo. Phase III trial in Belgium, Denmark, Germany and others.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo to Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension (matching placebo for 167 mg, 333 mg and 500 mg); trial is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, active treatment arms receive Mexiletine PR (once daily) and comparator arm receives matching placebo.
Target Sample Size
146
Trial Duration For Participant
182

Eligibility

Recruits 146 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Are pregnant or lactating;
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected. Adolescents are included (minimum age ≥16). Consent/assent handling: Ability to comprehend and willingness to sign an informed consent (ICF) or ICF of the parent(s)/legal guardian and written assent from the patient (if patient < 18 years of age); subject information and ICF documents provided for Adolescent, Parent and Adult (country/language-specific versions).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- DM1 or DM2 diagnosis confirmed genetically;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Be able to walk independently 10 meters (cane, walker, orthoses allowed);"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- DM1 patients only - Muscular impairment rating scale (MIRS) score of 2, 3 or 4."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ability to comprehend and willingness to sign an informed consent (ICF) or ICF of the parent(s)/legal guardian and written assent from the patient (if patient < 18 years of age);"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ability to understand the study requirements including intention to stay in the study until the end-of-study visit at 26 weeks of treatment;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Male or non-pregnant female ≥16 years of age;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2, and weight ≥45 kg;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Female patients of childbearing potential must be using a highly effective form of birth control for the duration of the study and for at least 7 days after last dose of study drug;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- No significant cardiac abnormalities as determined by a cardiologist’s assessment;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have sufficient finger flexor strength to grasp the handle of the dynamometer used to measure myotonia;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Presence of clinical handgrip myotonia (delayed relaxation of grip of ≥3 seconds after maximum voluntary contraction) at screening using VHOT;"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Are pregnant or lactating;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Treatment with mexiletine within 4 weeks prior to baseline (Day 1);"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Intake of any anti-myotonic treatment within 4 weeks prior to baseline (Day 1) or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer such as metformin, such as propafenone, flecainide, lamotrigine, carbamazepine or any other channel-blocker/ anticonvulsive drugs;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any concomitant medications that could increase the cardiac risk;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known allergy to mexiletine or any local anesthetics;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Participation in another interventional clinical study during the last 3 months or 5 half-lives of the investigational medicinal product, whichever is longer;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Any cardiac safety associated condition including any of the following criteria detected by screening cardiac evaluations including 24-hr Holter monitor, echocardiogram and clinical evaluations: •\tPR interval ≥240 ms or QRS duration ≥120 ms on resting ECG •\tPersonal history of 3rd degree or 2nd degree type 2 atrioventricular block or sinus node dysfunction with pauses ≥3 seconds, complete bundle branch block, bifascicular and trifascicular block or any heart block susceptible to evolve to complete heart block •\tPersonal history of sustained atrial fibrillation, flutter or tachycardia (duration >30 seconds) •\tPersonal history of non-sustained (ventricular triplets or more) or sustained ventricular tachycardia •\tMyocardial infarction (acute or past) or coronary artery stenosis >50%, presence of abnormal Q waves •\tNew York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II to IV heart failure •\tLeft ventricular systolic dysfunction with ejection fraction <50% •\tSinus node dysfunction (including ECG sinus rate <50 beats per minute (BPM)) •\tCo-administration of antiarrhythmics inducing torsades de pointes (class Ia: quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, ajmaline; class Ic: encainide, flecainide, propafenone, moricizine; class III: amiodarone, sotalol, ibutilide, dofetilide, dronedarone, vernakalant) •\tCo-administration of other classes of antiarrhythmics (class Ib: lidocaine, phenytoin, tocainide; class II: propranolol, esmolol, timolol, metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, bisoprolol, nebivolol; class IV: verapamil, diltiazem) •\tPatients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers are excluded •\tPresence of symptomatic coronary artery disease"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Have any one of the following medical conditions: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cancer other than skin cancer less than five years previously (e.g., basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) of skin allowed), multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, or other serious medical illness;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 30 mL/min);"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Medical conditions which could interfere with muscle function such as infections, trauma, fractures, or planned surgery;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Medical conditions that could affect hand functioning including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture, hand deformity, etc.;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Severe arthritis or medical condition (other thanDM1/DM2) that would significantly impact ambulation;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- High incidence of falls or fall-associated fractures (>5 falls during the past 12 months);"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Preexisting elevated liver function tests > 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) at screening (alanine transaminase (ALT)/aspartate transaminase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)) and/or any abnormal chemistry, hematology or urine lab considered clinically significant by investigator;"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Serum potassium values < 3.5 mmol/L or > 5.0 mmol/L or serum magnesium values < 1.7 mg/dL. Electrolytic imbalance such as hypokalaemia, hyperkalaemia or hypomagnesaemia may increase the proarrhythmic effects of mexiletine. Electrolyte imbalances need to be corrected before administering mexiletine and will be monitored throughout treatment."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Handgrip relaxation time in DM1 patients: Mean change from baseline in relaxation time of handgrip after maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of the dominant hand using a handgrip dynamometer at Week 26.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Mean change from baseline in handgrip relaxation time after maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) of the dominant hand measured using a handgrip dynamometer at Week 26."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Handgrip Dynamometer (Week 14)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Handgrip relaxation/strength measurement using handgrip dynamometer at Week 14."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life Questionnaire (INQoL) locking domain","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Patient-reported outcome assessment using the INQoL questionnaire locking domain."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Myotonia Behavior Scale (MBS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment using the Myotonia Behavior Scale."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for myotonia","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Patient-reported Visual Analog Scale rating for myotonia."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 10 meter Walk Test (10mWT)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Functional capacity measure: time to walk 10 metres (10mWT)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- DM1-Active-c","definition_or_measurement_approach":"DM1-Active-c outcome measure (no further definition provided in the record)."}

Recruitment

Registry Or Advocacy Recruitment
True, Advocacy Outreach Tool referenced (no specific advocacy group or registry names provided in the record).
Digital Remote Recruitment
True, study website and associated online materials (privacy policy, terms of use, cookie banners) are used; country/language-specific digital recruitment content is provided.
Planned Sample Size
146
Recruitment Window Months
26
Consent Approach
Adults provide informed consent via the ICF. For patients <18 years, ICF of the parent(s)/legal guardian plus written assent from the adolescent is required. Subject information and ICF documents exist for Adolescent, Parent and Main Adult; language-specific versions are provided (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch as evidenced by protocol/synopsis and ICF documents in multiple languages).

Methods

  • Study website (K2_Recruitment Material_Study website and associated privacy policy, terms of use and cookie banner documents) - public-facing digital recruitment channel with country/language-specific versions (DE, FR, NL, DK, etc.).
  • Referral Business Cards for HCP (K6_Recruitment Material_Referral Business Cards_HCP) - printed/provider-targeted recruitment material for healthcare professionals to refer potential participants.
  • Physician Referral Letter (K7_Recruitment Material_Physician Referral letter) - targeted outreach to physicians for patient referral.
  • Advocacy Outreach Tool (K8_Recruitment Material_Advocacy Outreach Tool) - materials intended for advocacy groups/outreach to patient communities.
  • Informed consent and patient recruitment procedure (K1_Informed consent and patient recruitment procedure) - describes recruitment workflow and consent processes at sites.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
13
Total Number Of Participants
146

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
31-07-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Processing Time Days
608
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
15

Sites

Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Kristl Claeys
Contact Person Email
Kristl.Claeys@uzleuven.be

Denmark

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
01-08-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Processing Time Days
607
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
15

Sites

Site Name
Rigshospitalet
Department Name
Neuromuscular Clinic and Research Unit Department 8077
Contact Person Name
Nicolai Preisler
Site Name
Aarhus Universitetshospital
Department Name
Neurologisk Forskning
Contact Person Name
Henning Andersen
Contact Person Email
hennande@rm.dk

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
24-07-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Processing Time Days
615
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
44

Sites

Site Name
Charite Research Organisation GmbH
Department Name
Klinik und Hochschulambulanz für Neurologie
Contact Person Name
Katrin Hahn
Contact Person Email
katrin.hahn@charite.de
Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Essen AöR
Department Name
Klinik für Neurologie, Medizinisches Zentrum, Neurologische Ambulanz
Contact Person Name
Tim Hagenacker
Contact Person Email
tim.hagenacker@uk-essen.de
Site Name
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Jana Zschüentzsch

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
28-08-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Processing Time Days
580
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
29

Sites

Site Name
Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Giacomo Comi
Contact Person Email
giacomo.comi@unimi.it
Site Name
Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico Universitario Tor Vergata
Department Name
Systems Medicine (Neurology)
Contact Person Name
Roberto Massa
Contact Person Email
massa@uniroma2.it
Site Name
Centro Clinico Nemo
Department Name
NeMO Clinical Center
Contact Person Name
Valeria Sansone
Site Name
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Gabriella Silvestri

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
01-08-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
31-03-2026
Processing Time Days
607
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
43

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Universitario Y Politecnico La Fe
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Nuria Muelas Gomez
Contact Person Email
nuriamugo@gmail.com
Site Name
Hospital Universitario Basurto
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Solange Kapetanovic García
Site Name
Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Cristina Dominguez Gonzalez
Contact Person Email
c.dom.glez@gmail.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Switzerland

Contract research organisations

Name
Prosoft Clinical
Responsibilities
planning, project management, analysis and stats report
Name
Rxsource Limited
Responsibilities
IMP shipments to clinical sites, QP audit and IMP release
Name
Suvoda LLC
Responsibilities
Interactive Web Response Systems (IxRS)
Name
Eresearchtechnology Inc.
Responsibilities
Cardiac monitoring
Name
Saje Consulting
Responsibilities
To Analyze PK data

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"University Of Sheffield","duties_or_roles":"• HGRT QMA training • VHOT training • Training on 10mwt and other functional outcome • Chillipharm training","organisation_type":"Educational Institution"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Rxsource Limited","duties_or_roles":"IMP shipments to clinical sites , QP audit and IMP release","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Cardiac monitoring","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"Interactive Web Response Systems (IxRS)","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"University Of Rochester","duties_or_roles":"To support the delivery of the study by reviewing the study protocol to ensure clinical endpoints are appropriate for this study. In addition, she will assess all patient vHOT measurements.","organisation_type":"Educational Institution"}
  • {"country":"France","full_name":"Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris – Hopital Cochin","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Saje Consulting","duties_or_roles":"To Analyze PK data","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Chillibean Limited","duties_or_roles":"video hand opening time (vHOT) service","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Ubc Late Stage (UK) Limited","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Prosoft Clinical","duties_or_roles":"planning, project management, analysis and stats report","organisation_type":"Industry"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension 167 mg
Active Substance
MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus=1
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
167 mg
Frequency
Once daily
Maximum Dose
500 mg
Investigational Product Name
Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension 333 mg
Active Substance
MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus=1
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
333 mg
Frequency
Once daily
Maximum Dose
500 mg
Investigational Product Name
Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension 500 mg
Active Substance
MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
ORAL
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus=1
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
500 mg
Frequency
Once daily
Maximum Dose
500 mg
Investigational Product Name
Placebo to Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension 167 mg, 333 mg, and 500 mg
Modality
Other

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