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Corticosteroid

Tildacerfont for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Kyriakie Sarafoglou, M.D
Research Sponsored by Spruce Biosciences
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Has a known childhood diagnosis of classic CAH due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency based on genetic mutation in CYP21A2 and/or documented elevated 17-OHP and currently treated with HC, HC acetate, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone (or a combination of the aforementioned GCs)
Has been on a stable supraphysiologic dose of GC replacement ≥15 mg/day and ≤60 mg/day in HC equivalents
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 52 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a possible new treatment for classic CAH, which is a condition that affects the adrenal glands. The trial will last up to 70 weeks, and there is an optional extension period of up to 240 weeks.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, on a stable dose of certain steroids. Not for those who've had both adrenal glands removed, have other forms of CAH, are on dexamethasone, or allergic to Tildacerfont.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests the effectiveness and safety of Tildacerfont compared to a placebo in adults with CAH over up to 70 weeks. Participants must have high biomarkers while on their current steroid regimen. An optional extension allows treatment for up to 240 weeks.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, participants may experience reactions related to Tildacerfont or its components. Side effects could include typical drug reactions such as allergies, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue or hormonal imbalances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I was diagnosed with classic CAH in childhood and am currently treated with specific steroids.
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I have been on a stable high dose of steroid treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~52 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 52 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in androstenedione
Secondary outcome measures
Effectiveness in reducing TART(s) in Male CAH subjects
Proportion of subjects who achieve reduction A4 levels
Proportion of subjects who achieve reduction in 17-OHP
Other outcome measures
Change in acne in patients with acne at baseline
Change in adrenal hormones [time frame: up to 12 months]
Change in hirsutism in female patients with hirsutism at baseline
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Tildacerfont Group 3Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Tildacerfont administered daily via oral tablet for 70 weeks at dose level 3
Group II: Tildacerfont Group 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Tildacerfont administered daily via oral tablet for 12 weeks at dose level 2
Group III: Tildacerfont Group 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Tildacerfont administered daily via oral tablet for 12 weeks at dose level 1
Group IV: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo administered daily via oral tablet for 12 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Spruce BiosciencesLead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
209 Total Patients Enrolled
Kyriakie Sarafoglou, M.DPrincipal InvestigatorDept. of Pediatrics, Divisions of Endocrinology and Genetics & Metabolism, Univ. of Minnesota
Site NameJohns Hopkins
JH IRB Protocol NumberIRB00240449
Principal InvestigatorDr. Hamrahian

Media Library

Tildacerfont (Corticosteroid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04457336 — Phase 2
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Research Study Groups: Tildacerfont Group 3, Tildacerfont Group 2, Placebo, Tildacerfont Group 1
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Clinical Trial 2023: Tildacerfont Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04457336 — Phase 2
Tildacerfont (Corticosteroid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04457336 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many healthcare centers in this state are administering this trial?

"Forty-two clinical sites across the United States are actively recruiting patients for this trial. These locations span from Boston and Baltimore to Orange, as well as numerous other areas in between - you should select a site closer to your residence so that travel demands remain low if accepted into the study."

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Is there still availability for patients to join this experiment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently enrolling patients. This study was initially published on August 26th 2020 and has been recently revised November 4th 2022."

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What end goal is this investigation attempting to achieve?

"The primary efficacy outcome of this 12-week trial is the alteration in androstenedione. Secondary objectives include a safety analysis, measurement of A4 levels below the upper limit of normal values, as well as assessment of any changes to TART(s) lesion volume for male CAH subjects over up to 12 months."

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For whom is enrollment in this research project open?

"This clinical trial is searching for 72 individuals, aged 18 to 55, diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In addition to this criteria, the participants must be of any gender over 18 years old and have a genetic mutation in CYP21A2 or elevated 17-OHP levels which are treated with hormonal corticosteroids at doses between 15 - 60 milligrams per day. Furthermore, those with salt wasting forms require stable mineralocorticoid replacement treatment periods that exceed 1 month before screening begins."

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Are individuals aged 25 and over being included in the experimental program?

"The requisite criteria for enrolment in this trial necessitate that participants are aged 18 to 55. Meanwhile, 28 and 105 trials respectively cater to those below 18 or above 65 years of age."

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How many participants have registered for this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively seeking participants; the trial was first published on August 26th 2020 and has been recently updated on November 4th 2022. The study seeks a total of 72 individuals from 42 distinct sites."

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How efficacious is Tildacerfont Group 3 for individuals?

"Our team at Power has assigned the safety of Tildacerfont Group 3 a rating of 2, as there is existing evidence that it is harmless yet no data to affirm its efficacy."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Indiana
What site did they apply to?
Spruce Clinical Site
Spruce Study Site
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~21 spots leftby Apr 2025