Omaveloxolone for Friedreich's Ataxia
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study team or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Omaveloxolone for Friedreich's Ataxia?
Omaveloxolone has been shown to improve mitochondrial function, restore redox balance (a state of balance between antioxidants and free radicals), and reduce inflammation in models of Friedreich's Ataxia. It was approved in the USA in February 2023 for treating Friedreich's Ataxia in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older, indicating its effectiveness.12345
Is omaveloxolone safe for humans?
How is the drug omaveloxolone unique for treating Friedreich's ataxia?
What is the purpose of this trial?
In this study, researchers will learn more about the effects and safety of BIIB141, also known as omaveloxolone or SKYCLARYS®. This drug has been approved, or made available for doctors to prescribe, for people with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) who are at least 16 years old. But, it is not yet available for children and teens with FA who are younger than 16 years old. The main objective of this study is to learn how BIIB141 works in the body and about its safety in children and teens who are 2 to 15 years old.The main questions researchers want to answer in this study are:* How does BIIB141 affect the participants' FA symptoms balance and stability?* How many participants have medical problems during the study?* Are there any changes in the participants' overall health during the study?* Are there any changes in the participants' heart health?* Are there any changes in how the participants move through puberty? Puberty is the time in someone's life when their body changes from a child to an adult.Researchers will also learn more about:- How the body processes BIIB141 in children and teensThis study will be done as follows:* Participants will be screened to check if they can join the study. The screening period will be up to 28 days, after which participants will check into their study research center.* There are 2 parts in this study. During Part 1, participants will take either BIIB141 or a placebo once a day.* In Part 1, participants will take BIIB141 or the placebo in a study research center on Day 1, and then at in-person visits at Week 4, Week 12, Week 26, and Week 52. On all other days, they will take BIIB141 or the placebo at home. Part 1 lasts up to 52 weeks.* During Part 2, participants from Part 1 will either continue taking BIIB141 or start it if they were taking the placebo. Part 2 will last up to 104 weeks.* In Part 1, participants will have up to 10 visits to their study research center and a phone call at Week 2. In Part 2, participants will have visits at Weeks 4, 8,12, 26, and every 26 weeks after that until they leave the study, and a phone call at Week 2. There will be a final phone call to check on the participants' health 31 days after their last dose.* Each participant will be in the study for up to about 3 years
Research Team
Medical Director
Principal Investigator
Biogen
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children and teens aged 2 to 15 with Friedreich's Ataxia. It aims to understand the effects and safety of BIIB141 (Omaveloxolone) in this age group, as it's currently approved only for those over 16. Participants will be monitored for changes in symptoms, overall health, heart health, and puberty development.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment Part 1
Participants receive either BIIB141 or placebo once a day for up to 52 weeks
Open-label Extension Part 2
Participants continue or start BIIB141 for up to 104 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- BIIB141
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Biogen
Lead Sponsor
Daniel Quirk
Biogen
Chief Medical Officer
MD
Christopher A. Viehbacher
Biogen
Chief Executive Officer since 2022
Graduated from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada