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N-Acetyl-L-Leucine for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new drug for Niemann Pick disease type C, to see if it is safe, effective, and better than the current standard of care.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
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- I have not been in a drug study within the last 42 days.I do not have any health conditions that could risk my safety or affect the study's results.I am 4 years or older and have a confirmed genetic diagnosis of NPC.I can avoid certain medications for 42 days before my first visit and until my sixth visit.I agree to share my current NPC symptom treatments and keep doses consistent.I had a vasectomy over 6 months ago and will use a condom during sex.My balance and walking or hand function scores are within a specific range.I weigh at least 15 kg.I agree to use contraception or abstain from sex during the study and for 90 days after.I am a woman who cannot have children because I had a sterilization procedure over 6 months ago.I am not sexually active or I use effective birth control.You regularly use, misuse, or depend on medication, drugs, or alcohol.I have arthritis or a condition that affects my ability to move.
- Group 1: N-acetyl-L-leucine (IB1001)
- Group 2: Placebo comparator
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are new participants being recruited for this experiment?
"This clinical trial, which can be found on clinicaltrials.gov, is actively searching for candidates. The study was initially posted on 6/30/2022 and was most recently updated on 10/20/2022."
Has N-Acetyl-L-Leucine been cleared for use by the FDA?
"N-Acetyl-L-Leucine is in Phase 3 clinical trials, so there is some efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data. We feel confident giving it a score of 3."
Has this type of research been conducted before?
"Since 2019, N-Acetyl-L-Leucine has been the focus of 4 different live clinical trials spanning 7 cities and 9 countries. This interest in the medication was sparked by a Phase 1 study conducted in 2019 that was sponsored by IntraBio Inc."
What has been the outcome of research on N-Acetyl-L-Leucine in the past?
"N-Acetyl-L-Leucine was first observed in a clinical setting at Mayo Clinic in 2019. As of right now, there have been 18,291 completed trials involving this medication. Additionally, there are 4 on-going studies that are actively recruiting participants; many of these trials are based out of Rochester, Minnesota."
How many patients will be participating in this clinical trial?
"That is correct, the most recent information on clinicaltrials.gov states that this trial is looking for 53 individuals to participate. The study was first posted on 6/30/2022 and updated last on 10/20/2020. There are currently 2 locations where recruitment is taking place."
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