A Phase 3 Open-Label Study of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Refractory Generalized My… (NCT03759366) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Phase 3 Open-Label Study of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
United States, Japan12 participantsStarted 2018-12-28
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of eculizumab in the treatment of pediatric refractory gMG based on change from Baseline in the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score for disease severity.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female pediatric participants 6 to \<18 years of age at time of assent/consent.
* Vaccinated against Neisseria meningitidis.
* Documented vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae infections prior to dosing as per local and country specific immunization guidelines for the appropriate age group.
* Diagnosis of MG confirmed by positive serologic test for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies at Screening, and 1 of the following: (a) history of abnormal neuromuscular transmission test demonstrated by single-fiber electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation; (b) history of positive anticholinesterase test (for example, edrophonium chloride or neostigmine test); or (c) participant demonstrated improvement in MG signs on oral acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, as assessed by the Investigator.
* Presence of refractory gMG, defined as participants with gMG who have 1 or more of the following: (a) failed treatment ≥1 year with at least 1 immunosuppressive therapies (IST), defined as follows: (1) persistent weakness with impairment of activities of daily living; (2) myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation and/or crisis while on treatment; or (3) intolerance to ISTs due to side effect or comorbid condition(s). (b) Require maintenance plasma exchange (PE) or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) to control symptoms; and/or (c) in the opinion of the Investigator, MG poses a significant functional burden despite current MG treatment.…
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?
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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
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Change From Baseline in the QMG Total Score at Week 26 Regardless of Rescue Treatment