E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 9.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10017374 |
E.1.2 | Term | Friedreich's ataxia |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of deferiprone in subjects with Friedreich?s ataxia (FRDA). |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
The secondary objective is to evaluate the long-term efficacy of deferiprone for the treatment of FRDA.
The tertiary objectives are to evaluate the effect of deferiprone on: 1) cardiac function, 2) quality of life, and 3) functional status. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Subjects who completed the ApoPharma study LA29-0207.
2. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. In addition, a female subject must confirm that during the study and for 30 days following the completion of the study or early termination she: - will use an effective method of contraception, OR - has had a tubal ligation (supporting evidence required), OR - has had a hysterectomy (supporting evidence required), OR - participates in a non-heterosexual lifestyle, OR - indicates her only male sexual partner has been sterilized (supporting evidence required). Effective methods of contraception include oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (RIDs), diaphragm or condom, providing they are used with contraceptive foam or cream, or abstinence from sexual intercourse. Supporting evidence for sterilization consists of a surgical report or letter from the family physician.
3. Male subjects must confirm that he and/or his female partner will use an effective method of contraception for the length of the trial and for 30 days following completion of the study or early termination. Effective methods of contraception for males include condoms or sterilization or abstinence from sexual intercourse or participation in a non-heterosexual lifestyle.
4. Signed and witnessed written informed consent/assent, obtained prior to the first study intervention, as well as the ability to adhere to study restrictions, appointments and evaluation schedules. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Serum Ferritin and Hemoglobin (Hb) levels are below the reference range for age and sex-matched controls.
2. Unable to complete T25FW AND with a score > 5 minutes in the 9HPT. (Subjects who can complete T25FW or with a score less than or equal to 5 minutes in the 9HPT will be allowed to enrol).
3. Doubling of score on 9HPT or T25FW compared to their study baseline results in LA29-0207.
4. History or evidence of neutropenia/agranulocytosis defined by a confirmed absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1.5 x 10^9/L or thrombocytopenia defined by a platelet count <150 x 10^9/L.
5. Occurrence of SAEs or any other AEs during the LA29-0207 study, which in the opinion of the investigator cause the patient's participation in the extension study to be inappropriate.
6. Unable to comply with requirements of the protocol.
7. Pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
8. QTc interval >450ms.
9. Have been on antioxidants prior to start of study treatment. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Safety Assessments:
1. Hematology assessments consisting of complete blood count (CBC) and differential, absolute neutrophil count (ANC): at End of Study assessment for LA29-0207, Weekly (every 7 ± 3 days from start of study) during the study, and at the End of the Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
2. Serum ferritin assessment: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Monthly (every 30 ± 7 days from start of study), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
3. Blood chemistry assessments consisting of zinc, fasting glucose, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatinine: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days) and at the end of the study or early termination, whichever comes first.
4. Physical examination including head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, dermatological, neurological, lymph nodes, endocrine/metabolic, gastrointestinal and genitourinary and reproductive: at End of Study for LA29-0207, and at the end of the study or early termination, whichever comes first.
5. Vital signs (height, weight, pulse, blood pressure and temperature): at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the end of the study or early termination, whichever comes first.
6. 9HPT and T25FW: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first. In addition, 9HPT and T25FW may be repeated at any visit during the study for safety reasons as deemed necessary by the investigator.
7. Electrocardiogram: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Semi-Annually (26 weeks ± 7 days from start of study) and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
8. Adverse Events (AEs) and medication(s): subjects will be questioned about the occurrence of any AEs and the use of any medication(s) at End of Study for LA29-0207, Weekly (every 7 ± 3 days from start of study), at the End of Study or early termination.
9. Pregnancy tests: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Monthly (every 30 ± 7 days from start of study) and at the End of Study or early termination for all females of childbearing potential. Monthly (every 30 ± 7 days from start of study) contraceptive counselling will also be provided for all sexually active males and females.
Efficacy Assessments:
1. 9HPT: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days) and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
2. T25FW: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
3. LCLA: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
4. ICARS: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
5. FARS: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Quarterly (13, 26, 39 weeks ± 7 days), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
6. Quality of life survey (SF-10 for minors/SF-36 for adults): at End of Study for LA29-0207, Semi-Annually (26 weeks ± 7 days from start of study), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
7. ECHO: at End of Study for LA29-0207, Semi-Annually (26 weeks ± 7 days from start of study), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first.
8. Activities of Daily Living (ADL): at End of Study for LA29-0207, Semi-Annually (26 weeks ± 7 days from start of study), and at the End of Study or early termination, whichever comes first. |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.3 | Other | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.2.3 | Other | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 4 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | Information not present in EudraCT |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 6 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |