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Trappsol Cyclo for Niemann-Pick Disease (TransportNPC Trial)
TransportNPC Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new treatment for Niemann Pick disease type C1, a rare and fatal disorder. The new treatment is being compared to the standard of care to see if it is safe, effective, and well tolerated. The trial will also enroll infants and young children to evaluate safety in that population.
TransportNPC Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTransportNPC Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.TransportNPC Trial Design
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- My weight is between 4.5 kg and 125 kg.I have been on a stable dose of Miglustat for 3 months or stopped it 3 months ago.Your condition score falls between 0.5 and 2.0 on a scale that measures the severity of your symptoms.My child does not have a history of fetal hydrops or ascites.I've had severe, uncontrolled seizures needing medication in the last 2 months.I can travel to the trial location when needed.I am willing and able to follow all the study requirements.My kidney function is reduced, with a filtration rate below 60ml/min.My child is 0-3 years old, diagnosed with NPC1, weighs more than 4.5kg, and can travel for the trial.I completed or participated significantly in a previous phase of the trial and met all required assessments.My liver disease is not caused by NPC1.I haven't taken any experimental drugs or leucine in the last 3 months.I am experiencing at least one symptom related to my nervous system.I had a liver transplant less than a year ago or am planning to have one.I have been diagnosed with NPC1.I have signs of acute liver disease, like jaundice or pain in my upper right abdomen.I do not have any symptoms related to my nervous system.I have not taken curcumin or fish oil in the last 12 weeks.
- Group 1: Open Label sub-study for Infants up to age 3
- Group 2: Experimental
- Group 3: 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 there any current vacancies for participants in this research?
"Yes, this information is accurate. The last update to this posting on clinicaltrials.gov was on 9/15/2022 and recruitment for patients is still active."
Has the FDA acknowledged Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin as a safe substance?
"Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin's safety is estimated to be a 3. This is based off it being in Phase 3 clinical trials, which suggests that not only is there some data supporting efficacy, but also multiple rounds of data affirming its safety."
This clinical trial is being run at how many different sites?
"Currently, there are 4 sites where patients can enroll in this trial. The locations of these centres are Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Fairfax and other cities. If you do decide to participate in the study, try to select a location nearest you to limit travel."
How many people total will be included in this scientific research?
"The sponsor, Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc., needs to recruit 93 patients that meet the inclusion criteria in order to start the trial. The research will be conducted at multiple hospitals, with UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center being two of them."
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