Lonafarnib for Patients With Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome or Progeroid Laminopathy (NCT03895528) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lonafarnib for Patients With Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome or Progeroid Laminopathy
Plain-language summary
This treatment IND protocol will allow patients with HGPS and progeroid laminopathies access to lonafarnib, the only compound shown to have an effect on the HGPS disease process resulting in improved outcomes (Gordon et al, 2018). There are no approved treatments for HGPS and progeroid laminopathies.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Months
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of HGPS or progeroid laminopathy by qualified medical doctor (based on common phenotype as described in Gordon 2015 and Merideth 2008). Confirmation with genetic testing is preferred but not required.
* Adequate hepatic function as defined by SGPT (ALT) and SGOT (AST) ≤ 5 times upper limit of normal range for age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Taking medications or foods that are known to be moderate or strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4 or sensitive CYP3A substrates; or if a patient is taking one of these drugs and cannot safely discontinue or take an alternative drug, the dose of the inhibitor/inducer must be adjusted per the treating physician
* Taking digoxin, a P-gp substrate with a narrow therapeutic window.
* Severe renal impairment (GFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73m2).
* Uncontrolled infection.
* Presence of any active clinically relevant medical condition that in the opinion of the treating physician would preclude patient from safely participating in the program.
* Pregnant or breast-feeding or plan to become pregnant while on therapy.
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.