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BMN 255 for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Verified Trial
Phase 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
History of kidney stones (at least 1 stone prior to screening based on medical history); participants with a known personal or family history of cystinuria or cystine kidney stones, calcium phosphate stones, struvite stones, or urate stones should not be included
History of NAFLD with a liver fat content ≥ 8.0%, as determined by Fibroscan (transient elastography) or magnetic resonance imaging-derived proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) during screening
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1, day 7 of treatment periods 1 & 2, each treatment period is 7 days separated by a 7-9 day washout period and day 15
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Study Summary

This trial tests the safety and effectiveness of BMN 255 for adults with NAFLD and hyperoxaluria, comparing it to a placebo.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Hyperoxaluria, evidenced by high urine oxalate levels and a history of kidney stones. Participants must not have NASH or cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, significant other medical conditions, or be on certain medications. They should have a liver fat content ≥ 8% confirmed by Fibroscan or MRI-PDFF.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of BMN 255 in reducing urine oxalate levels compared to a placebo. It involves daily oral doses of BMN 255 for participants with NAFLD and hyperoxaluria to see if it can improve their condition.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, the trial aims to assess the safety and tolerability of BMN 255. Potential side effects could range from mild digestive issues to more serious organ-related symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have had at least one kidney stone but no family history of specific stone types.
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I have a fatty liver with at least 8% fat content confirmed by a scan.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1, day 7 of treatment periods 1 & 2, each treatment period is 7 days separated by a 7-9 day washout period and day 15
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1, day 7 of treatment periods 1 & 2, each treatment period is 7 days separated by a 7-9 day washout period and day 15 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
The primary safety endpoint is the incidence of adverse events in adult participants with NAFLD and hyperoxaluria
Secondary outcome measures
To characterize the daily oral dose plasma pharmacokinetics of BMN 255 in adult participants with NAFLD and hyperoxaluria.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: BMN 255 Investigational drug armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Oral administration of BMN 255 at a dose of 100mg per day for 7 days in Treatment Period 1 or 2
Group II: Placebo Comparative drug armPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Oral administration of Placebo at a dose of 100mg per day for 7 days in Treatment Period 1 or 2

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Who is running the clinical trial?

BioMarin PharmaceuticalLead Sponsor
157 Previous Clinical Trials
189,987 Total Patients Enrolled
Medical Director, MDStudy DirectorBioMarin Pharmaceutical
77 Previous Clinical Trials
16,392 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any open slots for involvement in this investigation?

"The research study, launched on September 26th 2023 and updated on November 16th 2023, is actively searching for trial participants. This information can be found through clinicaltrials.gov"

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Does this clinical trial include individuals aged 45 and older?

"According to the standards set forth by this clinical trial, only those aged 18 or higher and younger than 70 may be eligible for participation."

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How many sites are currently executing this clinical trial?

"Currently, 6 medical centres have opened their doors to participants in this trial. These include ProSciento Inc., Georgia Clinical Research LLC., and Medpace's Clinical Pharmacology Unit as well as 3 other sites across the country."

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What possible risks are associated with using BMN 255 Investigational drug arm?

"There is only minimal information to support the efficacy and safety of BMN 255 Investigational drug arm, thus we have assigned it a rating of 1."

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What is the cap on participants for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays evidence that this experiment is presently enrolling participants after being first posted on September 26th 2023 and recently updated on November 16th 2023. The study requires 24 patients from 6 different research facilities."

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For what demographic is this trial best suited?

"In order to join this clinical trial, individuals must have hyperoxaluria and be between 18 and 70 years of age. The research team is looking for approximately two dozen participants."

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~7 spots leftby Jul 2024