Early Access Program With Arimoclomol in US Patients With NPC (NCT04316637) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Early Access Program With Arimoclomol in US Patients With NPC
United States
Plain-language summary
NPC is a rare, relentlessly progressive, neurological disease and associated with serious morbidity and shortened life expectancy.
The purpose of this Expanded Access Program is to provide early access to arimoclomol for patients with Niemann-Pick Type C disease who, in the opinion and the clinical judgement of the treating physician, may benefit from treatment with arimoclomol.
Participants will receive treatment with arimoclomol until their doctor finds it does not help them anymore, they withdraw, or the study is stopped for any reason.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient has a confirmed diagnosis of NPC (NPC1 or NPC2)\* and at least one neurological symptom.
* The patient is two years of age or above.
* The patient is a permanent resident of US.
* If taking miglustat (Zavesca®), the patient must have been on the target dose for the past six weeks.
* If the patient is a sexually active female of child-bearing potential (post-menarche), it is agreed to use highly effective contraception during the EAP and until three weeks after the last dose of arimoclomol.
* Confirmed negative urine pregnancy test for sexually active female of child-bearing potential (post-menarche).
* All sexually active male patients with female partners of child-bearing potential (postmenarche) agree to use a condom in addition to the birth control used by their partners during treatment and until three weeks after the last dose of arimoclomol.
* If the patient has a history of seizures, the condition must be adequately controlled, i.e., the pattern of seizure activity must be stable, and the patient must be on a stable dose and regimen of antiepileptic medication during one month prior to screening.
* Patient or parent/guardian must provide written informed consent to participate in EAP.
* In line with Patterson et al. 2017
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe liver insufficiency.
* Renal insufficiency.
* The patient has a known or suspected allergy or intolerance to arimoclomol or its constituents.
* The patient is pregnant, planning to be…
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.