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EpilepsyPhase 3NCT00310375

Open-label Extension Study of the Phase 3 VRX-RET-E22-301 Double-Blind Trial

A Phase 3 study testing Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name) in people with Epilepsy, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 51 sites in 5 countries.

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 evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term therapy with retigabine administered as adjunctive therapy in adult epilepsy patients with partial-onset seizures, who completed the VRX-RET-E22-301 double-blind study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Epilepsy
What is being tested?
Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
181 participants
Where
51 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
1 May 2006to 15 Mar 2017
Phase
Phase 3
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 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient has successfully completed the Maintenance and Transition phases of Study VRX-RET-E22-301 for the treatment of partial-onset seizures
  • Patient is expected to benefit from participation in the study in the opinion of the Investigator.

Who cannot join

  • Patient meets any of the withdrawal criteria in the previous VRX-RET-E22-301 study or is experiencing an ongoing serious adverse event.
  • Patient is receiving any investigational drug or using any experimental device in addition to Retigabine for treatment of epilepsy or any other medical condition.
  • Patient has any other condition that would prevent compliance with the study procedures or proper reporting of adverse events.

Trial locations and contacts

51 sites in 5 countries.

51 sites in 5 countries

United States30 sites
  • McFarland Clinic

    Ames, Iowa, 50010

  • Asheville Neurology Specialists

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28801

  • Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20817

  • University of Alabama -- Department of Neurology/Epilepsy Center

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294

  • University of Virginia Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903

  • The Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center for Children and Adults

    Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017

  • Delta Waves

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918

  • Medical City Dallas Hospital

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Neurological Clinic of Texas

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • University of Colorado Department Of Neurology

    Denver, Colorado, 80010

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202

  • Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033

  • Memorial Hermann Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • North Alabama Neuroscience Research Associates

    Huntsville, Alabama, 35801

  • University of Florida -- Shands Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209

  • UCSD Thornton Hospital

    La Jolla, California, 92037

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536

  • Clinical Trials Inc.

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205

  • University of Southern California -- Keck School of Medicine

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90073

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212

  • Beth Israel Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10003

  • Neurology Clinic

    Northport, Alabama, 35476

  • Barrow Neurological Institute

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85013

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

  • Minnesota Epilepsy Group, P.A.

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102

  • Lovelace Scientific Resources

    Sarasota, Florida, 34233

  • Medical University of Ohio at Toledo

    Toledo, Ohio, 43614

  • Oregon Neurology PC

    Tualatin, Oregon, 97062

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Mexico7 sites
  • Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44280

  • Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia

    La Fama, Mexico City, 42690

  • Centro Medico

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 03229

  • Hospital de Psiquiatria San Fernando, IMSS

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 14050

  • Hospital y Clinica OCA S.A. de C.V.

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64000

  • Hospital Central Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto

    San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, 78250

  • CIF BIOTEC, Medica Sur

    Tlalpan, Mexico City, 14050

Other trials in Mexico

Argentina6 sites
  • Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

    Capital Federal, CBA, C1181ACH

  • Hospital General de Agudos "Dr. J.M. Ramos Mejia"

    Capital Federal, CBA

  • Hospital General de Agudos "Dr. Teodoro Alvarez"

    Capital Federal, CBA

  • Fundacion Lennox

    Córdoba, CRD, 5000

  • Sanatorio del Salvador II

    Córdoba, CRD, 5000

  • Hospital Privado Centro Medico de Cordoba

    Córdoba, CRD, X5016KEH

Other trials in Argentina

Brazil4 sites
  • Hospital das Clinicas de Ribeirao Preto -- Universidade de Sa Neurologia

    Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14048-900

  • Hospital Universitario Prof Edgard Santos -- UFBA

    Salvador, Estado de Bahia, 40110-060

  • Hospital Sao Paulo -- Escola Paulista de Medicina -- UNIFESP

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 04024 002

  • Hospital das Clinicas da Fac de Medicina de Sao Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-900

Other trials in Brazil

Canada4 sites
  • Foothills Medical Center

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9

  • Glenrose Rehabilitation Center

    Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7

  • CHUM -- Hôpital Notre-Dame

    Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4M1

  • Health Sciences Centre

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3V6

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Open-label, Long-term, Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of Retigabine in Adult Epilepsy Patients With Partial-onset Seizures (Extension of Study VRX-RET-E22-301)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term therapy with retigabine administered as adjunctive therapy in adult epilepsy patients with partial-onset seizures, who completed the VRX-RET-E22-301 double-blind study. The efficacy of long-term treatment with retigabine and patient quality of life will also be assessed.

Read the detailed description

This Phase 3 trial is an open-label extension study of the placebo-controlled, double-blind VRX-RET-E22-301 trial. Patients who have completed the VRX-RET-E22-301 trial and who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria will be treated with 600-1200 mg/day of retigabine as an adjunct therapy to their current antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) or vagal nerve stimulation. Treatment will be continued until retigabine is commercially available, or until the program is discontinued. Patients will be recruited from 45-50 sites in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. The safety and tolerability of long-term therapy with retigabine administered as adjunctive therapy in adult epilepsy patients with partial-onset seizures will be evaluated. In addition, the efficacy of long-term treatment with retigabine and patient quality of life will be assessed.

Conditions
Epilepsy
Being tested
Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name)
Keywords
Epilepsy, Partial Seizures, Potassium Channels, Anticonvulsant, Complex Partial Seizures, Epilepsies, Partial, RTG115098
Medical subject headings
Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsies, Partial

What participants receive

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

  • Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name)Drug

    Also called GKE-841, D-23129, GW582892X

    Film-coated tablets containing 50 mg, 100 mg, or 300 mg of retigabine per tablet. Dosage and frequency will be specific to each patient so long as the patient receives between 600 and 1200 mg of retigabine per day. The duration will be until the trial concludes or the patient leaves the trial.

Study groups in NCT00310375
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name)ExperimentalFilm-coated tablets - 50mg, 100mg or 300mg
Receives: Drug: Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name)

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Event (SAE) and Adverse Event (AE)

    An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization (unplanned hospital stay) or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect. Treatment-emergent AE was defined as an AE with an onset on or after the day of first dose of the study medication and on or before 30 days after the last dose date. AEs reported during parent study and worsened after first dose of RTG in this OLE study were also reported.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  2. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events Leading to Withdrawal From Study Drug

    Treatment-emergent AE was defined as an AE with an onset on or after the day of first dose of the study medication and on or before 30 days after the last dose date. AEs reported during parent study and worsened after first dose of RTG in this OLE study were also reported.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  3. Kaplan-Meier Estimate of the Probability of Discontinuation (d/c) From Study Drug

    The time frame of premature study discontinuation was defined as the time from the day of first the study medication to the time of withdrawal from study drug. For those who have a taper dose start date, the time of withdrawal was the day before the start of taper dose. For those without a taper dose start date, the time of withdrawal was the last dose date. Participants who switched to the commercial product were censored at the last dose of study drug in the Kaplan-Meier analysis. All participants who withdrew from study drug prematurely but didn't switch to commercial product were counted as "events". Kaplan-Meier estimate of the probability of discontinuation at the specified time or earlier. Number of Participants continuing on RTG at each time of withdrawal were analyzed (represented as n=X in category title).

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  4. Change From Baseline in Blood Pressure

    Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was obtained in supine (Su) position and again in standing (St) position after the participant was standing for approximately 2 minutes at each study visit (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12). Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). Not Applicable (NA) indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  5. Change From Baseline in Heart Rate

    Heart rate (HR) was measured in supine (Su) position and again in standing (St) position after the participant was standing for approximately 2 minutes at each study visit (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12). Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  6. Change From Baseline in Body Temperature

    Body temperature was measured in degree Celsius at each study visit (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12). Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  7. Change From Baseline in Weight

    Weight was measured in ordinary indoor clothing (without shoes) and was recorded at each study visit (On Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12). Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  8. Change From Baseline in the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Parameters-PR Interval, QRS Duration, Uncorrected QT (uQT) Interval, Corrected QT (Bazett's Correction) Interval (QTcB), Corrected QT (Friedericia's Correction) Interval (QTcF)

    A 12-lead ECG was performed at each study visit during the first year of the study (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12) and annually after one year. The following electrocardiogram parameters are presented PR Interval, QRS Duration, Uncorrected QT interval (uQT), Corrected QT (Bazett's correction) interval (QTcB), Corrected QT (Friedericia's correction) interval (QTcF). Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  9. Change From Baseline in the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Parameter-RR Interval

    A 12-lead ECG was performed at each study visit during the first year of the study (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12) and annually after one year. The following electrocardiogram parameters are presented: RR Interval. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  10. Change From Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) Parameter-QRS Axis

    A 12-lead ECG was performed at each study visit during the first year of the study (Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12) and annually after one year. ECG parameter QRS Axis is presented here. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  11. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters- Bands, Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Metamyelocyte, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Platelets, White Blood Cells Count (WBC)

    Following hematology parameters were assessed, Bands (Band neutrophils), Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Metamyelocyte, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Platelets and WBC. Hematology parameters were assessed at Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 6, Month 8, Month 9, Month 10, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  12. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter-Red Blood Cell Count

    Red Blood Cell count (RBC) was assessed at Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 6, Month 8, Month 9, Month 10, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available..

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  13. Change From Baseline in Haematocrit

    Haematocrit was assessed at Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 6, Month 8, Month 9, Month 10, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  14. Change From Baseline in Haemoglobin

    Haemoglobin was assessed at Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 8, Month 9, Month 10, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available..

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  15. Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters-Alkaline Phosphatase (AP), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

    Alkaline phosphatase (AP), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  16. Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters-Bicarbonate, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium, Chloride, Cholesterol, Non-fasting Glucose, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Urea

    Bicarbonate (Bic.), BUN, Calcium (Ca), Chloride (Cl), Cholesterol (Cho.), Non-fasting glucose (NFG), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (Ka), Sodium (Na), Urea were assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  17. Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameters -Creatinine, Total Bilirubin (TB), Uric Acid (UA)

    Creatinine, Total bilirubin (TB), Uric acid (UA) were assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  18. Change From Baseline in Chemistry Parameter-Total Protein

    Total Protein (TP) was assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles)

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  19. Change From Baseline in Urine Specific Gravity

    Urine Specific gravity (USG) was assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  20. Change From Baseline in Urine Power of Hydrogen (pH)

    Urine pH was assessed at Month 1, Month 3, , Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). NA indicates that data were not available.

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  21. Change From Baseline in Post-void Residual Bladder Ultrasound Volume

    Post-void residual (PVR) bladder was assessed using ultrasound scan to assess urinary retention at Month 1, Month 3, Month 12 and annually after Month 12. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles)

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  22. Change From Baseline in Overall American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index Score

    An AUA Symptom Index is a 7-item Likert-scored scale describing urinary bladder function and was completed by the Investigator to assess the participant's urinary voiding function at Month 1, Month 3, Month 12 and annually after Month 12. The index scale ranges from 0-35, where higher scores are indicative of a worse issue. Scores are categorized as 0-7 mild, 8-19 moderate and >19 severe. Baseline assessment in this study is defined as the last assessment for the endpoint in parent study taken prior to the first active treatment with Retigabine. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles)

    Measured: Baseline and Up to Month 108

  23. Number of Participants With Abnormal Results in Physical Examination

    A complete physical examination was performed at the end of each 12 month study cycle. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles). If a participant had an abnormal result for at least one body system of exam, that participant was included in the 'Abnormal' category

    Measured: Up to Month 108

  24. Number of Participants With Abnormal Results of Neurological Examination

    Participants were assessed at Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and every 4 months after Month 12. Participants in the worst category among the results of all neurological examination parameters are presented. Abnormal results were categorised as Abnormal not Clinically Significant (AbNCS)and Abnormal and Clinically Significant (AbCS). Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles)

    Measured: Up to Month 108

  25. Number of Participants With Pigmentation of Non-retinal Ocular Tissue

    The ophthalmologist/retina specialist determined the presence or absence of abnormal discoloration of all non-retinal ocular tissues. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  26. Number of Participants With Pigmentation of Retinal Ocular Tissue

    The ophthalmologist/retina specialist determined the presence or absence of abnormal discoloration of retinal ocular tissues. It included Pigmentary abnormalities in the macula, of peripheral retina as well as in both of them.. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  27. Number of Participants With Abnormal Pigmentation of Skin, Including the Skin Around the Eyes and the Eyelids, Lips, Nails, or Mucosa

    An assessment of the participant's nails, lips, skin and mucosa was completed by the investigator at the 4 monthly study visits. The assessment of the participant's skin included assessment of the skin around the eyes and the eyelids,lips, nails, and mucosa

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  28. Number of Participants With a Clinically Significant Decrease in Visual Acuity From Initial Examination

    A comprehensive eye examination was conducted by retina specialist or general ophthalmologist to assess best corrected visual acuity. An initial comprehensive eye examination was completed by an ophthalmologist for all participants. This exam was not associated with a specific visit. Thereafter, eye examinations was performed approximately every 6 months. Eye examination was introduced following protocol amendment and was conducted in all participants. Participants discontinued before implementation of this amendment and who have not had a comprehensive eye examination and skin examination (and follow-up by a dermatologist, if clinically indicated) were asked to return to the clinic for an evaluation of their skin (and follow-up dermatology examination, if clinically indicated) and for a comprehensive eye examination. Number of Par. with both initial and at least one follow-up exam while on RTG treatment were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  29. Number of Participants With a Decrease in Confrontational Visual Field From Initial Examination

    Decrease in confrontation visual field is defined as a participant having a normal initial exam and an abnormal exam thereafter or, a response of clinically significant worsening in either eye since the last assessment.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  30. Number of Participants With Resolution of Abnormal Eye Pigmentation After Discontinuation of Retigabine

    The ophthalmologist/retina specialist determined the presence or absence of retinal and non-retinal ocular abnormalities. Retinal abnormalities included abnormalities in the macula and/or the peripheral retina and non-retinal ocular pigmentary abnormality.

    Measured: 2 years and 9 months

  31. Number of Participants With Resolution of Dermatologist Confirmed Abnormal Discoloration After Discontinuation of Retigabine

    An assessment of the participant's nails, lips, skin and mucosa was completed by the investigator at the 6 monthly SFUCP study visits. The assessment of the participant's skin included assessment of the skin around the eyes and the eyelids, lips, nails, and mucosa.

    Measured: 2 years 9 months

  32. Time From Discontinuation of Retigabine to Resolution of Abnormal Eye Pigmentation

    Retinal pigmentary abnormality was determined by either an ophthalmologist or retina specialist. Retinal pigmentary abnormality included pigmentary abnormality of macula, pigmentary abnormality of the peripheral retina and non-retinal ocular pigmentary abnormality. If a participant had pigmentary abnormality of macula and pigmentary abnormality of the peripheral retina both should be resolved in order for retinal pigmentary abnormality to be considered resolved. If a participant had non-retinal ocular pigmentary abnormality in more than location (conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, iris or lens), all should be resolved for non-retinal pigmentary abnormality to be considered resolved. Only participants with resolution of the specified pigmentation are included in this analysis.

    Measured: 2 years 9 months

  33. Time From Discontinuation of Retigabine to Resolution of All Dermatologist-Confirmed Abnormal Discoloration

    Assessments were at approximately 6-monthly intervals (timed relative to the participants previous dermatology assessment) until the abnormal discoloration either resolved or stabilized (as defined by no changes over 2 consecutive 6-monthly assessments performed by the dermatologist over at least 12 months after discontinuation of retigabine). The assessment of the participant's skin included assessment of the skin around the eyes and the eyelids, lips, nails, and mucosa. Only participants with resolution of the specified tissue are included in this analysis.

    Measured: 2 years 9 months

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Percentage Change From Baseline in the 28-day Partial Seizure

    Twenty-eight-day total partial seizure frequency during the study is defined as the sum of total partial seizures from First date (Baseline visit date +1 if no seizures on Baseline or Baseline visit date if seizures reported on the Baseline) to Last date (last visit date for seizure record with non-missing response), divided by applicable days, standardized by 28 days. The applicable days are the days in which the subject had non-missing seizure data. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  2. Number of Responders

    A participant was classified as a responder if there is an at least 50% reduction from Baseline in the 28-day total Partial Seizure frequency. Baseline was defined as the parent study Baseline. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  3. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free for Any 6 Continuous Months

    Number of seizure free days is defined as the number of applicable days without any seizures (partial, generalized or unclassified). Only the days in which a subject had non-missing seizure data were considered as applicable days. Duration of exposure is defined using a window range allowed for each scheduled visit. At least 6 months of exposure is defined as >= 173 days of exposure since the window range for Month 6 visit is +/- 7 days. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  4. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free for Any 12 Continuous Months

    Duration of exposure is defined using a window range allowed for each scheduled visit. At least 12 months of exposure is defined as >= 353 days of exposure since the window range for Month 12 visit is +/- 7 days. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed.

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  5. Percentage of Seizure-free Days

    Number of seizure free days is defined as the number of applicable days without any seizures (partial, generalized or unclassified). Only the days in which a participant had non-missing seizure data was considered as applicable days

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

  6. Change From Baseline in Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE)-31-P Questionnaire

    The QOLIE-31-P (Version 2.0) was utilized to assess quality of life. The QOLIE-31-P assessment was completed by the participants at Baseline, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12 and annually after Month 12. The QOLIE has 7 sub scales as energy fatigue, emotional well being, social functioning, cognitive, medication effects, seizure worry and overall QOL. The assessment range for the overall score and the sub-scales is 0-100, where higher scores indicate greater well being. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles)

    Measured: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Apr 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 May 2006
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2016
  4. Study completion15 Mar 2017

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
181 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00310375
Sponsor's protocol ID
VRX-RET-E22-303
Other IDs
RTG115098
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
30 Mar 2006
Last updated
31 Jul 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Ezogabine: USAN Retigabine (International Nonproprietary Name) in people with Epilepsy, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 51 sites in 5 countries.

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 2 inclusion and 3 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 31 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 51 sites in United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Canada. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 25 Nov 2016). 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 Serious Adverse Event (SAE) and Adverse Event (AE) (time frame: Assessed up to a maximum of 9 years). The study lists 33 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 31 Jul 2020.

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