A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral VT-1161 in Patients With Onychomycosis of the… (NCT02267356) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral VT-1161 in Patients With Onychomycosis of the Toenail
United States259 participantsStarted 2015-02-17
Plain-language summary
Several properties of VT-1161 suggest that it might be a safer and more effective treatment for onychomycosis of the toenail (also known as toenail fungus) than other oral antifungal medicines.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of VT-1161 for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis and consists of a screening phase, a 24-week treatment phase in which the patient will take either active drug, placebo or a combination of the 2 (according to random assignment), an initial observational phase of 36 weeks and an additional observational study extension of 9 months.
The additional 9-month observational study extension was added with a protocol amendment and patient participation was optional.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Key Inclusion Criteria:
Distal subungual onychomycosis of the great toenail, affecting at least ≥25 to ≤75% of nail.
Positive culture for dermatophytes and positive KOH.
Nail ≤ 3 mm thick at the distal end.
At least ≥ 2 mm of the proximal end of the great toenail must be free of infection.
Subjects must be able to swallow tablets.
Women of childbearing potential and males must use acceptable birth control methods throughout the study.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
Presence of subungual hematoma or melanonychia.
Presence of dermatophytoma/nail streaks and severe onychorrhexis.
Significant dystrophy or anatomic abnormalities of the great toenail.
Presence of any other infections of the foot.
Evidence of clinically significant major organ disease.
Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
Onychomycosis involving more than 8 toe nails.
Recent use of systemic antifungal therapy.
Recent of any topical antifungal nail therapy.
Recent use of systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Recent use of immunosuppressive medication.
History of prolonged QT intervals.
Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Known significant renal or hepatic impairment.
Known history of intolerance or hypersensitivity to azole antifungal drugs.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Proportion of Subjects in the Intent-to-treat Population With Complete Cure, Defined as Clinical AND Mycological Cure, at Week 48
Timeframe: 48 weeks
2
Study Extension - Number of Subjects Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events and Lab Abnormalities