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Amino Acid

N-Acetyl-L-Leucine for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by IntraBio Inc
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Male or female aged ≥4 years with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of NPC at the time of signing informed consent
Patients must fall within specified SARA score and Gait subtest or 9-Hole Peg Test with Dominant Hand (9HPT-D) ranges
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up end of period i (week 12) vs. end of period 2 (week 24)
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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.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 4 and older with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease type C. Participants must weigh at least 15 kg, have stable medication doses, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding. Men must agree to use contraception, and women who can bear children must either abstain from sex or use effective birth control.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (IB1001) compared to a placebo in treating Niemann-Pick disease type C. It's randomized, meaning participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or placebo without choosing which one.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, common ones may include digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, potential allergic reactions if sensitive to ingredients in IB1001 or similar substances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 4 years or older and have a confirmed genetic diagnosis of NPC.
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My balance and walking or hand function scores are within a specific range.
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I weigh at least 15 kg.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~end of period i (week 12) vs. end of period 2 (week 24)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of period i (week 12) vs. end of period 2 (week 24) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Modified Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (US only)
Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (all jurisdictions except US)
Secondary outcome measures
EuroQuol- 5 Dimension (EQ-5D) Quality of Life Scale
Modified Disability Rating Scale
Physician's / Caregiver's / Patient's Clinical Global Impressions (CGI)
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Other outcome measures
5-Domain Niemann-Pick disease type C Clinical Severity Scale (NPC-CSS)
Investigator's / Caregiver's / Patient's Clinical Global Impressions (CGI)
Modified Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (all jurisdictions except US)
+1 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: N-acetyl-L-leucine (IB1001)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Oral administration (granule in a sachet for suspension in water, orange juice, or almond milk). Patients ≥13 years old will receive a total daily dose of 4 g/day (administered as 3 doses per day); patients <13 will receive weight-tiered doses.
Group II: Placebo comparatorPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Oral administration (granule in a sachet for suspension in water, orange juice, or almond milk). Patients ≥13 years old will receive a total daily dose of 4 g/day (administered as 3 doses per day); patients <13 will receive weight-tiered doses.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

IntraBio IncLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
102 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (Amino Acid) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05163288 — Phase 3
Niemann-Pick Disease Research Study Groups: N-acetyl-L-leucine (IB1001), Placebo comparator
Niemann-Pick Disease Clinical Trial 2023: N-Acetyl-L-Leucine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05163288 — Phase 3
N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (Amino Acid) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05163288 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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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~19 spots leftby Apr 2025