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Myasthenia Gravis, MuSKPhase 3NCT03579966

Long Term Safety Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in MuSK-MG (Muscle Specific Tyrosine Kinase Myasthenia Gravis)

A Phase 3 study testing Amifampridine Phosphate in people with Myasthenia Gravis, MuSK and AChR Myasthenia Gravis, run by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 3 sites in 2 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

Official record
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Trial summary

Evaluate the long-term safety of amifampridine phosphate in patients with MuSK antibody positive and AChR antibody positive myasthenia gravis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Amifampridine Phosphate
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
63 participants
Where
3 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
11 Jun 2018to 5 Aug 2022
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participated in the MSK-002 study
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and before the start of any research-related procedures.
  • Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test (urine human chorionic gonadotropin [HCG] at the end of MSK-002 study); and must practice an effective, reliable contraceptive regimen during the study and for up to 30 days following discontinuation of treatment.
  • Ability to participate in the study based on overall health of the patient and disease prognosis, as applicable, in the opinion of the Investigator; and able to comply with all requirements of the protocol, including completion of study questionnaires.
  • Individuals who met any of the exclusion criteria in the original protocol or those listed below are not eligible to participate in the study:
  • Epilepsy and currently on medication.
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  • Clinically significant abnormalities in 12 lead ECG, in the opinion of the Investigator.
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant at Screening or planning to become pregnant at any time during the study.
  • Intolerable amifampridine-related side effects
  • Treatment with an investigational drug (other than amifampridine) or device while participating in this study.
  • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, might interfere with the patient's participation in the study, poses an added risk for the patient, or confound the assessment of the patient.

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 2 countries.

3 sites in 2 countries

United States2 sites
  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195

  • Univerity of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

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Italy1 site
  • Department of Neuroimmunology and Neuromuscular Diseases Carlo Besta Neurological Institute Via Celoria

    Milan, 11-201332

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About this study

Official title: Long Term Safety Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With MuSK Antibody Positive and AChR (Acetylcholine Receptor) Antibody Positive Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluate the long-term safety of amifampridine phosphate in patients with MuSK antibody positive and AChR antibody positive myasthenia gravis.

Read the detailed description

The Primary objective :

To characterize the long-term safety and tolerability of amifampridine phosphate in patients with MG

The Secondary Objective:

To assess the clinical efficacy of amifampridine phosphate over time in patients with MG based on change in Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living Score (MG-ADL)

This was a long-term extension study for subjects who participated in Protocol MSK-002 where the efficacy and safety of amifampridine was evaluated in subjects diagnosed with MuSK MG or AChR-MG. The optimal dose and schedule for amifampridine from the end of the Run-in Period from Study MSK-002 was initially used for each patient. The Investigator could adjust the dose of amifampridine during the course of the trial, in order to optimize neuromuscular benefit for the patient. Clinic visits for safety assessment and for evaluation of MG-ADL were made at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 21, 27, 33 and 39. Additional visits could occur at the discretion of the Investigator.

The Original protocol (12 Nov 2017) included analysis of MG-ADL change over time, however, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), dated 21 Feb 2023, removed the analysis of MG-ADL score change over time.

Being tested
Amifampridine Phosphate
Keywords
Amifampridine Phosphate Amifampridine, 3,4-Diaminopyridine Phosphate, 3,4-Diaminopyridine, 3,4-DAP, Firdapse®, Myasthenia Gravis, MuSK, AChR
Medical subject headings
Myasthenia Gravis

What participants receive

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

  • Amifampridine PhosphateDrug

    tablets equivalent to 10mg amifampridine, titrated to an efficacious and tolerable dose, 3 to 4 times a day

Study groups in NCT03579966
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
amifampridine phosphateExperimentaltablets equivalent to 10mg amifampridine, 3 to 4 times per day. Initially, the daily amifampridine doses were to be the doses that were determined at the end of the Run-in Period from the MSK-002 study. The usual range was from 30 to 80 mg total daily dose, given in three (3) or four (4) doses, with no single dose > 20 mg
Receives: Drug: Amifampridine Phosphate

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (Safety and Tolerability)

    Evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of amifampridine phosphate through the number of patients with treatment-emergent adverse events mapped to the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) SOCs and PTs. [ Time Frame: over 39 months ] Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize study data.

    Measured: over 39 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jul 2018
  2. Study start11 Jun 2018
  3. Primary completion5 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion5 Aug 2022

Why it stopped: Lack of measure appropriate data (MG-ADL).

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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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
63 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03579966
Sponsor's protocol ID
MSK-003
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
5 Jun 2018
Last updated
7 May 2024
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Amifampridine Phosphate in people with Myasthenia Gravis, MuSK and AChR Myasthenia Gravis, run by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 3 sites in 2 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 11 inclusion and 0 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States, Italy. 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 7 May 2024). 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 (Safety and Tolerability) (time frame: over 39 months). 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 7 May 2024.

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