Clinical trial • Phase III • Musculoskeletal|Neurology

MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE for Non-dystrophic myotonias | Myotonia congenita | Paramyotonia congenita | Sodium channel myotonia

Phase III trial of MEXILETINE HYDROCHLORIDE for Non-dystrophic myotonias | Myotonia congenita | Paramyotonia congenita | Sodium channel myotonia.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal|Neurology
Trial Disease
Non-dystrophic myotonias | Myotonia congenita | Paramyotonia congenita | Sodium channel myotonia
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule
Paediatric Trial
Yes
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
14-10-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
14-02-2025

Trial design

Randomised, open-label, namuscla 167 mg hard capsules (mexiletine ir) — oral comparator product (167 mg capsule; product label available). investigational: mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension (mexiletine pr) available as 167 mg, 333 mg and 500 mg strengths; oral. maximum daily dose listed as 500 mg. (dosing schedule details not specified in part i metadata.)-controlled, crossover Phase III trial in Belgium, France, Germany and others.

Randomised
Yes
Open Label
Yes
Comparator
Namuscla 167 mg hard capsules (mexiletine IR) — oral comparator product (167 mg capsule; product label available). Investigational: Mexiletine granules for prolonged-release oral suspension (Mexiletine PR) available as 167 mg, 333 mg and 500 mg strengths; oral. Maximum daily dose listed as 500 mg. (Dosing schedule details not specified in Part I metadata.)
Crossover
Yes
Target Sample Size
20
Trial Duration For Participant
84

Eligibility

Recruits 20 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
Are pregnant or lactating;
Vulnerable Population
Adolescents are included from age 16; the protocol requires the ability to comprehend and willingness to sign an informed consent (ICF). For patients < 18 years of age the ICF of the parent(s)/legal guardian must be signed and written assent obtained from the patient. Age-specific information and consent/assent documents are provided (adult, adolescent and parent/legal guardian versions).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Non-dystrophic myotonias including myotonia congenita (MC), paramyotonia congenita (PC) and sodium channel myotonia (SCM) confirmed genetically;\n- Male or non-pregnant female ≥16 years and older at screening;\n- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2, and weight ≥45 kg;\n- 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;\n- No significant cardiac abnormalities as determined by a cardiologistincludingcardiologist including electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram not older than 3 months prior to study entry;\n- Participants with myotonic symptoms severe enough to justify treatment;\n- 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);"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Are pregnant or lactating;\n- Intake of any other anti-myotonic treatment within 4 weeks prior to baseline (Day 1) or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer (e.g., metformin, propafenone, flecainide, lamotrigine, carbamazepine or any other channel-blocker/anticonvulsive drugs;\n- Use of any concomitant medications that could increase the cardiac risk or increases the risk of adverse reactions (see Section 6.8 for a complete list of prohibited concomitant medications);\n- Known allergy to mexiletine or any of the excipients or any local anesthetics;\n- Participation in another interventional clinical study during the last 3 months or 5 half-lives of the investigational medicinal product, whichever is longer;\n- Wheelchair-bound or bedridden;\n- Any cardiac safety-associated condition including any of the following criteria detected by screening cardiac evaluations including 24-hour Holter monitoring, ECG, echocardiogram and clinical evaluations (see protocol Section 5.3 for a detailed list).\n- 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 or has any other condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator, precludes the participant’s participation in the study or the participant is unlikely to comply with the protocol-defined procedures and therefore is unlikely to complete the study;\n- Severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 30 mL/min);\n- Medical conditions which could interfere with muscle function such as infections, trauma, fractures, or planned surgery;\n- Medical conditions that could affect hand functioning including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, hand deformity, etc.;\n- Severe arthritis or medical condition (other than NDM) that would significantly impact ambulation;\n- Severe hepatic impairment or 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 the investigator;\n- Serum potassium values < 3.5 mmol/L or > 5.0 mmol/L or serum magnesium values < 1.7 mg/dL. Electrolytic imbalance such as hypocalcaemia, hypercalcaemia, 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;\n- Current smokers (within one month of the screening visit) (eg, cigarettes, cigars, vape/e-cigarette products, etc.);"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of treatment emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), treatment-related TEAEs, serious AEs, AEs of Special Interest (AESIs), and patient discontinuation rate between mexiletine PR and mexiletine IR after 12 weeks of treatment.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and rates of TEAEs, treatment-related TEAEs, serious AEs, AESIs and discontinuation rates will be compared between treatment arms after 12 weeks of treatment; measured by collection of adverse event data during treatment and assessed for relationship to study drug."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Video-recording of hand opening time (VHOT)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Video-recorded measurement of hand opening time (VHOT) as specified in protocol."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life Questionnaire (INQoL)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Patient-reported INQoL questionnaire scores to assess quality of life."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Myotonia Behavior Scale (MBS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment using the Myotonia Behavior Scale (MBS)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Timed “Up & Go” (TUG) Test","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Timed Up & Go test measuring functional mobility (time to stand and walk)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for myotonia/stiffness","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Patient-reported VAS score for myotonia/stiffness."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical Global Impression (CGI) – Efficacy","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Investigator-rated Clinical Global Impression for efficacy."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical Global Impression (CGI) – Tolerability Index","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Investigator-rated Clinical Global Impression tolerability index."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
20
Recruitment Window Months
24
Consent Approach
Adults provide informed consent using the adult ICF. For adolescents (<18 years) consent must be provided by parent(s)/legal guardian (parent ICF) and written assent obtained from the adolescent (adolescent assent form). Multiple language ICF/SIS documents are provided (English, French, German, Italian, Dutch) and specific documents are available for adult, adolescent and parent/legal guardian versions (e.g., L1 Main Adult, L2 Adolescent, L3 Parent).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
6
Total Number Of Participants
20

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
27-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
19-02-2026
Processing Time Days
388
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
8

Sites

Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Reference Centre (NMRC)
Contact Person Name
Kristl Claeys
Contact Person Email
kristl.claeys@uzleuven.be
Site Name
Hopital Erasme
Department Name
Service de Neurologie, Erasme-HUDERF Neuromuscular Reference Center (CRNM)
Contact Person Name
Gauthier Remiche

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
19-02-2026
Processing Time Days
373
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Service of Neuromyology
Contact Person Name
Savine Vicart
Contact Person Email
savine.vicart@aphp.fr
Site Name
Association Institut De Myologie
Department Name
Service of Neuromyology
Contact Person Name
Savine Vicart
Contact Person Email
savine.vicart@aphp.fr

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
19-02-2026
Processing Time Days
373
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Jana Zschüntzsch

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
03-02-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
19-02-2026
Processing Time Days
381
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Department Name
Neuroscienze, Organi di Senso e Torace
Contact Person Name
Francesco Primiano

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Lupin Atlantis Holdings S.A.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Switzerland

Contract research organisations

Name
Eresearchtechnology Inc.
Responsibilities
Cardiac monitoring Laboratory analysis
Name
University Of Rochester
Responsibilities
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.
Name
Chillibean Limited
Responsibilities
video hand opening time (vHOT) service
Name
Ddi Llc
Responsibilities
set up, maintenance, close out of Interactive response technology (IRT) system in clinical trials.
Name
Saje Consulting
Responsibilities
To Analyze PK data
Name
Rxsource Limited
Responsibilities
IMP shipments to clinical sites , QP audit and IMP release
Name
University Of Sheffield
Responsibilities
• HGRT QMA training • VHOT training • Training on 10mwt and other functional outcome • Chillipharm training
Name
Hormosan Pharma GmbH
Responsibilities
QP audit and Comparator QP release

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris – Hopital Cochin","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"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":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Cardiac monitoring Laboratory analysis","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"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":"code: 1; code: 5","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"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":"United States","full_name":"Ddi Llc","duties_or_roles":"set up, maintenance, close out of Interactive response technology (IRT) system in clinical trials.","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Saje Consulting","duties_or_roles":"To Analyze PK data","organisation_type":"Health care"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Rxsource Limited","duties_or_roles":"IMP shipments to clinical sites , QP audit and IMP release","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"Hormosan Pharma GmbH","duties_or_roles":"QP audit and Comparator QP release","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

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
Not authorised
Dose Levels
333 mg
Maximum Dose
500 mg
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
Not authorised
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
167 mg
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
Not authorised
Dose Levels
500 mg
Maximum Dose
500 mg
Investigational Product Name
Namuscla 167 mg hard capsules
Active Substance
MEXILETINE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
167 mg
Maximum Dose
500 mg

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