Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Mexiletine in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Ty… (NCT04700046) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 3
Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Mexiletine in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and Type 2
Stopped: Assessing novel alternative study designs and regulatory pathways
0Started 2021-09-03
Plain-language summary
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Mexiletine During 26 Weeks of Treatment in Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and Type 2 \[The MIND Study\]
Who can participate
Age range
18 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
. DM1 or DM2 diagnosis confirmed genetically;
. Ability to provide informed consent;
. Ability to understand the study requirements including intention to stay in the study until the end-of-study visit at 26 weeks of treatment;
. Male or non-pregnant female ≥18 years of age;
. Female patients of childbearing potential must be using an acceptable form of birth control as determined by the investigator (e.g., oral contraception, implantable, injectable/transdermal hormonal contraception, intrauterine device (IUD), barrier methods), tubal ligation, have a vasectomized partner, or are practicing abstinence;
. No significant cardiac abnormalities as determined by a cardiologist's assessment of the electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram;
. Capable of swallowing capsules;
. Have sufficient finger flexor strength to grasp the handle of the dynamometer used to measure myotonia;
Exclusion criteria
. Are pregnant or lactating;
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
Assess the efficacy and safety of mexiletine for the symptomatic treatment of myotonia
. Have any one of the following medical conditions: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cancer other than skin cancer less than five years previously (e.g., basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) of skin allowed), multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, or other serious medical illness;
. Medical conditions which could interfere with muscle function such as infections, trauma, fractures, or planned surgery;
. Medical conditions that could affect hand functioning including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, hand deformity, etc.;
. Severe arthritis or other medical condition (besides DM1/DM2) that would significantly impact ambulation;
. High incidence of falls or fall-associated fractures (\>5 falls during the past 12 months);
. Preexisting elevated liver function tests \> 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) at screening (alanine transaminase (ALT)/aspartate transaminase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)) and/or any abnormal chemistry, hematology or urine lab considered clinically significant by the investigator;