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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Ensayo clínico en adrenomieloneuropatía (AMN): validación de biomarcadores de estrés oxidativo, eficacia y tolerancia de la combinación de antioxidantes N-acetilcisteína, ácido lipoico y vitamina E

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2010-024084-40
    Trial protocol
    ES  
    Global end of trial date
    22 Jul 2013

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    01 Nov 2022
    First version publication date
    01 Nov 2022
    Other versions
    Summary report(s)
    Neurotherapeutics article

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    XAMNANTIOXAP2010
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01495260
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    IDIBELL
    Sponsor organisation address
    AV. GRAN VIA DE L’HOSPITALET 199, L’HOSPITALET DE LLOBREGAT, Spain, 08908
    Public contact
    UICEC, Bellvitge University Hospital, Neurometabolic Diseases Laboratory, +34 932607500, phereu@bellvitgehospital.cat
    Scientific contact
    UICEC, Bellvitge University Hospital, Neurometabolic Diseases Laboratory, +34 932607500, phereu@bellvitgehospital.cat
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    11 Feb 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    22 Jul 2013
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    22 Jul 2013
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    Yes
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The main objective of the trial is the validation and identification of markers and evaluation of the biological effects on these markers as well as the tolerance and safety of a combination of antioxidants (NAC, lipoic acid and vitamin E), in patients with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) . This is the study of a combination of drugs in a new therapeutic indication.
    Protection of trial subjects
    A physical examination and measurement of vital signs of the subjects has been done at each visit. Also biochemical and hematological tests will be requested at each visit including: blood count, ionogram, kidney function, liver function, proteins, lipid profile and urine analysis.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    23 Sep 2011
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 13
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    13
    EEA total number of subjects
    13
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    13
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    13 AMN subjects were recruited through the patient association (ELA-España, Spanish Association against Leukodystrophies). Visits were done in the Bellvitge University Hospital were recruited from September 2011 to December 2011.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Symptomatic subjects over 18 years of age, with confirmed diagnosis of AMN by elevation in VLCFA and the presence of a mutation in the ABCD1 gene. Subjects with cerebral inflammatory disease verified with gadolinium enhancement were excluded.

    Pre-assignment period milestones
    Number of subjects started
    13
    Number of subjects completed
    13

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Baseline
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    AMN M0
    Arm description
    AMN subjects
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NAC + Lipoic Acid + Vitamin E
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard, Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    All AMN subjects initially received a lower dose A: NAC (800 mg), LA (300 mg), and vit E (150 IU) orally daily for 2 months.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    AMN M0
    Started
    13
    Completed
    13
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    Dose A-2 months
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    AMN Dose A 2-months
    Arm description
    All AMN subjects initially received a lower dose A: NAC (800 mg), LA (300 mg), and vit E (150 IU) orally daily for 2 months. After this period, a 2-month washout period was introduced, during which oxidative damage biomarkers in plasma were tested. Subjects showing normalization of biomarkers restarted dose A for 12 months at the same dose
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NAC + Lipoic Acid + Vitamin E
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard, Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    All AMN subjects initially received a lower dose A: NAC (800 mg), LA (300 mg), and vit E (150 IU) orally daily for 2 months.

    Number of subjects in period 2
    AMN Dose A 2-months
    Started
    13
    Completed
    13
    Period 3
    Period 3 title
    Dose B-3 months
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    AMN Dose B-3 months
    Arm description
    Subjects showing no normalization of oxidative damage biomarkers, the dosage was increased to dose B for 3 months: NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NAC + Lipoic Acid + Vitamin E
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard, Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects showing no normalization of oxidative damage biomarkers with Dose A, after 2 months of washout the dosage was increased to dose B for 3 months: NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU) daily.

    Number of subjects in period 3 [1]
    AMN Dose B-3 months
    Started
    12
    Completed
    12
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects starting the period is not consistent with the number completing the preceding period. It is expected the number of subjects starting the subsequent period will be the same as the number completing the preceding period.
    Justification: Patients showing normalization of biomarkers with Dose A, the treatment was restarted for 12 months at the same dose (only 1 patient). Patients showing no normalization of oxidative damage biomarkers with Dose A, the dosage was increased to dose B for 3 months: NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU) (the other 12 patients)
    Period 4
    Period 4 title
    Dose B-12 months
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    AMN Dose B-12 months
    Arm description
    After the period Dose B-3 months, the biomarkers were tested again. If normalization of the levels was attained with dose B, after a 2 months period of washout Dose B was restarted for 12 months. In the eventuality that protein oxidative damage biomarkers were not reduced, the patient was considered a non-responder, and the treatment was discontinued at that point.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NAC + Lipoic Acid + Vitamin E
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard, Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU) daily during 12 months

    Number of subjects in period 4
    AMN Dose B-12 months
    Started
    12
    Completed
    12
    Period 5
    Period 5 title
    Dose A-12 months
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    AMN Dose A-12 months
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    NAC + Lipoic Acid + Vitamin E
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard, Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    All AMN subjects initially received a lower dose A: NAC (800 mg), LA (300 mg), and vit E (150 IU) orally daily for 12 months.

    Number of subjects in period 5 [2]
    AMN Dose A-12 months
    Started
    1
    Completed
    1
    Notes
    [2] - The number of subjects starting the period is not consistent with the number completing the preceding period. It is expected the number of subjects starting the subsequent period will be the same as the number completing the preceding period.
    Justification: Patients showing normalization of biomarkers with Dose A, the treatment was restarted for 12 months at the same dose (only 1 patient). Patients showing no normalization of oxidative damage biomarkers with Dose A, the dosage was increased to dose B for 3 months: NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU) (the other 12 patients)

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Baseline
    Reporting group description
    13 subjects with AMN and 25 healthy subjects were used to determine if biomarkers are altered in AMN subjects

    Reporting group values
    Baseline Total
    Number of subjects
    13 13
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    13 13
        From 65-84 years
    0 0
        85 years and over
    0 0
        Adults
    0 0
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    1 1
        Male
    12 12

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    AMN M0
    Reporting group description
    AMN subjects
    Reporting group title
    AMN Dose A 2-months
    Reporting group description
    All AMN subjects initially received a lower dose A: NAC (800 mg), LA (300 mg), and vit E (150 IU) orally daily for 2 months. After this period, a 2-month washout period was introduced, during which oxidative damage biomarkers in plasma were tested. Subjects showing normalization of biomarkers restarted dose A for 12 months at the same dose
    Reporting group title
    AMN Dose B-3 months
    Reporting group description
    Subjects showing no normalization of oxidative damage biomarkers, the dosage was increased to dose B for 3 months: NAC (2400 mg), LA (600 mg), and vit E (300 IU).
    Reporting group title
    AMN Dose B-12 months
    Reporting group description
    After the period Dose B-3 months, the biomarkers were tested again. If normalization of the levels was attained with dose B, after a 2 months period of washout Dose B was restarted for 12 months. In the eventuality that protein oxidative damage biomarkers were not reduced, the patient was considered a non-responder, and the treatment was discontinued at that point.
    Reporting group title
    AMN Dose A-12 months
    Reporting group description
    -

    Primary: 8-Oxo-dG

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    End point title
    8-Oxo-dG
    End point description
    8-Oxo-dG (7,8-dihydro-8-oxo-2-deoxyguanosine) was tested in the urine by HPLC according to the methodology described by Haghdoost et al. (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2001;50:405–410). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 25 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    8-Oxo-dG was measured in urine at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    13
    12
    Units: ng/mg creatine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    4.03 ± 0.73
    2.91 ± 0.25
    1.69 ± 0.27
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose A 2-months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    26
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.01181
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0097
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean

    Primary: GSA

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    End point title
    GSA
    End point description
    GSA (glutamic semialdehyde) is a metal-catalyzed oxidation product. GSA was tested in the plasma by GC/MS according to the methodology described by Fourcade et al. (Hum Mol Genet 2008;17:1762–1773). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 12 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    GSA was measured in plasma at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    10
    12
    Units: umol/mol lysine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    8793.0 ± 689.4
    8851.2 ± 693.1
    13579.8 ± 654.0
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.000057
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [1]
    P-value
    = 0
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Notes
    [1] - Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.

    Primary: AASA

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    End point title
    AASA
    End point description
    AASA (aminoadipic semialdehyde) is a metal-catalyzed oxidation product. AASA was tested in the plasma by GC/MS according to the methodology described by Fourcade et al. (Hum Mol Genet 2008;17:1762–1773). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 12 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    AASA was measured in plasma at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    13
    12
    Units: umol/mol lysine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    75.7 ± 13.8
    103.4 ± 19.2
    36.0 ± 3.0
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose A 2-months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    26
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.08
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.0244
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -

    Primary: CML

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    End point title
    CML
    End point description
    CML (Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl) - lysine)) is a mixed glycoxidation/lipoxidation product. CML was tested in the plasma by GC/MS according to the methodology described by Fourcade et al. (Hum Mol Genet 2008;17:1762–1773). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 12 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    CML was measured in plasma at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    13
    12
    Units: umol/mol lysine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    1947.1 ± 577.2
    1347.8 ± 759.9
    315.9 ± 48.0
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose A 2-months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    26
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [2]
    P-value
    = 0.00097
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Notes
    [2] - Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [3]
    P-value
    = 0.00097
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Notes
    [3] - Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.

    Primary: CEL

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    End point title
    CEL
    End point description
    CEL (Nepsilon-(carboxyethyl)-lysine) is a mixed glycoxidation/lipoxidation product. CEL was tested in the plasma by GC/MS according to the methodology described by Fourcade et al. (Hum Mol Genet 2008;17:1762–1773). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 12 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    CEL was measured in plasma at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    13
    12
    Units: umol/mol lysine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    65.1 ± 13.7
    22.3 ± 5.9
    2.4 ± 0.7
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose A 2-months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    26
    Analysis specification
    Post-hoc
    Analysis type
    superiority [4]
    P-value
    = 0.0019
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Notes
    [4] - Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [5]
    P-value
    = 0.0009
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Notes
    [5] - Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.

    Primary: MDAL

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    End point title
    MDAL
    End point description
    MDAL (Nepsilonmalondialdehyde-lysine) is a lipid peroxidation-derived product. MDAL was tested in the plasma by GC/MS according to the methodology described by Fourcade et al. (Hum Mol Genet 2008;17:1762–1773). The reference values were calculated according to the sample distribution of 12 healthy individuals. The point that defines a superior moderate outlier in the sample of controls was taken as the reference limit (Q75 + 1.5 × IQR, Q75 = 75% percentile, IQR = interquartile range). 25 healthy subjects were used to determine the control biomarker values.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    MDAL was measured in plasma at baseline, after 2 months with dose A (13 subjects) and after 3 months with dose B in subjects who do not normalize oxidative biomarkers (12 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose A 2-months AMN Dose B-3 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    13
    12
    Units: umol/mol lysine
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    230.4 ± 35.6
    207.9 ± 45.5
    34.9 ± 3.1
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose A-2 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose A 2-months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    26
    Analysis specification
    Post-hoc
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0068
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-3 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN Dose B-3 months v AMN M0
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.00097
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean

    Secondary: 6MWT

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    End point title
    6MWT
    End point description
    6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT): this test is used as a physical performance‐based measure of global responses of all systems to submaximal exercise. It measures the distance an individual is able to walk over a total of six minutes on a hard, flat surface. The goal is for the individual to walk as far as possible in six minutes. The individual is allowed to self‐pace and rest as needed as he traverses back and forth along a marked walkway.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    6MWT was measured at baseline, and after 12 months with dose B (11 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose B-12 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    10
    Units: metre
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    323.2 ± 41.0
    378.8 ± 41.3
    Statistical analysis title
    6MWT
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN M0 v AMN Dose B-12 months
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    23
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0361
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -

    Secondary: Neopterin

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    End point title
    Neopterin
    End point description
    Neopterin is a sensitive marker of immune system activation for neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, which was not previously reported in AMN.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Neopterin was measured in cerebrospinal fluid at baseline, and after 12 months with dose B (6 subjects)
    End point values
    AMN M0 AMN Dose B-12 months
    Number of subjects analysed
    9
    6
    Units: nmol/L
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    26.9 ± 1.1
    23.3 ± 2.0
    Statistical analysis title
    AMN/AMN-Dose B-12 months
    Statistical analysis description
    Data were examined for normality by the Shapiro–Wilk test. Significant differences were determined using a 1-tailed Student’s T test if the data were normally distributed or a 1-tailed Wilcoxon rank sum test otherwise.
    Comparison groups
    AMN M0 v AMN Dose B-12 months
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    15
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0038
    Method
    paired t-test
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    1-sided
         lower limit
    -
         upper limit
    -

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    The evaluation, registration and analysis of the security parameters were carried out at each visit, from the initial visit to the end of the study.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    None
    Dictionary version
    0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    AMN-Dose A
    Reporting group description
    AMN patients treated 12 months with dose A

    Reporting group title
    AMN-Dose B
    Reporting group description
    AMN patients treated 12 months with dose B

    Serious adverse events
    AMN-Dose A AMN-Dose B
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 1 (0.00%)
    0 / 12 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    AMN-Dose A AMN-Dose B
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 1 (100.00%)
    3 / 12 (25.00%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 1 (0.00%)
    1 / 12 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 1 (0.00%)
    2 / 12 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    17
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 1 (0.00%)
    1 / 12 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    left ankle sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 1 (100.00%)
    0 / 12 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    100
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    30 Nov 2011
    - Selection and inclusion visits are unified - The 300 mg capsules are replaced by 2 of 150 mg due to patient swallowing problems - The 6 minutes walking test (6MWT) and the Expanded Dissability Status Scale (EDSS) are incorporated
    23 Jan 2012
    A sub-study is introduced in which all patients who want to freely participate are offered the possibility of performing a 2-[F-18] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose or PET-FDG. The objectives of the sub-study are: 1-Determine if the use of PET-FDG has diagnostic or prognostic interest in AMN patients with MRI without conclusive findings in Flair and T1IR sequences. 2-Determine if the use of PET-FDG provides new information useful in monitoring the evolution of brain lesions compared to that obtained with MRI, and is modulable with the treatment proposed in this or in future clinical trials.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported

    Online references

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31077039
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