N-Acetyl-L-Leucine for GM2 Gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Disease) (NCT03759665) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
N-Acetyl-L-Leucine for GM2 Gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Disease)
United States, Germany, Spain30 participantsStarted 2019-06-07
Plain-language summary
This is a multinational, multicenter, open-label, rater-blinded prospective Phase II study which will assess the safety and efficacy of N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (IB1001) for the treatment of GM2 Gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Disease).
There are two phases to this study: the Parent Study, and the Extension Phase.
The Parent Study evaluates the safety and efficacy of N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (IB1001) in the symptomatic treatment of GM2 Gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff Disease).
The Extension Phase evaluates the long-term safety and efficacy of IB1001 for the neuroprotective, disease-modifying treatment of GM2 Gangliosidosis. The Extension Phase was considered exploratory.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Written informed consent signed by the patient and/or their legal representative/ parent
. Male or female aged ≥6 years in Europe OR ≥18 years in the United States with a confirmed diagnosis of GM2 Gangliosidosis ( i.e., clinical features and positive genetic test GM2-gangliosidosis caused by β-hexosaminidase deficiency resulting from mutations in the HEXA or HEXB genes) at the time of signing informed consent.
. Females of childbearing potential, defined as a premenopausal female capable of becoming pregnant, will be included if they are either sexually inactive (sexually abstinent for 14 days prior to the first dose continuing through 28 days after the last dose) or using one of the following highly effective contraceptives (i.e. results in \<1% failure rate when used consistently and correctly) 14 days prior to the first dose continuing through 28 days after the last dose:
. intrauterine device (IUD);
. surgical sterilization of the partner (vasectomy for 6 months minimum);
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
Clinical Impression of Change in Severity (CI-CS) [Fields et al 2021]
Timeframe: (CI-CS comparing Baseline [Day 1] with IB1001 versus the end of 6-weeks treatment with IB1001 [approximately Day 42]) MINUS (CI-CS comparing the end of 6-weeks treatment with IB1001 [approximately Day 42] versus end of 6-weeks post-treatment washout);
. combined (estrogen or progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation (either oral, intravaginal, or transdermal);
. progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with the inhibition of ovulation (either oral, injectable, or implantable);
. intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS);
Exclusion criteria
. Asymptomatic patients
. Patient has clinical features of Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, but a completely negative result on a previous genetic test for GM2 Gangliosidosis caused by β-hexosaminidase deficiency resulting from mutations in the HEXA or HEXB genes
. Patients who have any of the following:
. Chronic diarrhea;
. Unexplained visual loss;
. Malignancies;
. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
. Known history of hypersensitivity to the N-Acetyl-Leucine (DL-, L-, D-) or derivatives.