Ecopipam Tablets to Study Tourette's Syndrome in Children and Adolescents (NCT04007991) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Ecopipam Tablets to Study Tourette's Syndrome in Children and Adolescents
United States, Canada, France153 participantsStarted 2019-06-28
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the effect of ecopipam tablets in children and adolescents in the treatment of Tourette's Syndrome (TS). Half of the participants will receive ecopipam tablets, while the other half will receive matching placebo tablets
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
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:
* ≥ 6 and \< 18 years of age
* ≥ 18 kg (\~ 40 lbs.)
* TS diagnosis and both motor and vocal tics that cause impairment with normal routines
* Minimum score of 20 on the YGTSS-Total Tic Score
* May not be taking any medications used to treat motor or vocal tics for at least 14 days prior to Baseline.
* Effective contraception during the study and 30 days after last study dose for sexually active subjects
Exclusion Criteria:
* Certain mood or psychiatric disorders (i.e., dementia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder)
* Unstable medical illness or clinically significant lab abnormalities
* Risk of suicide
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Moderate to severe renal insufficiency
* Hepatic insufficiency
* Positive urine drug screen
* Unstable doses for drugs to treat anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
* Certain medications that would lead to drug interactions
* Recent behavioral 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.
What they're measuring
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Change From Baseline in the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale-Total Tic Score (YGTSS-TTS) at Week 12