A remotely administered study, non-randomized, non-blinded, controlled parallel assignment phase 2 trial to determine if oral inosine or inositol hexaphosphate will provide an effective long-term therapy to combat or slow neural damage progression either concurrently with existing iron chelation therapy or during the natural course of the disorder. Clinical changes in hearing, balance, and mobility, and cognition will be assessed for 36 months through patient-reported outcomes of study assigned assessments.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 77 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Confirmed diagnosis of iSS (superficial siderosis of the CNS)
No illegal drug use
No history of myocardial infarction or stroke
No history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Can safely swallow large capsules
Exhibits at least one confirmed iSS related symptom: Hearing Loss, Balance, Memory/Cognitive problems
Does not have a known hypersensitivity or intolerance to any study antioxidant
Has not taken part in another treatment study for any condition within the last 30 days (about four and a half weeks)
Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Exclusion Criteria:
Inosine Arm Exclusion :
Diagnosed with urate urolithiasis, or recurrent urolithiasis, all unknown type
History of Gout
History of Kidney Stones
P6 Arm Exclusion
Long-term anticoagulant
Known or suspected active bleed into the CNS
Currently undergoing deferiprone chelation therapy
Plan to begin deferiprone chelation therapy within three years
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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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Slow the Rate of Clinical Decline
Timeframe: 36 Months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04890808
SponsorSuperficial Siderosis Research Alliance Inc.