A Phase 2a Study of TPN-101 in Patients With C9ORF72 ALS/FTD (NCT04993755) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
A Phase 2a Study of TPN-101 in Patients With C9ORF72 ALS/FTD
United States42 participantsStarted 2021-10-01
Plain-language summary
This is a Phase 2a study to assess the the safety and tolerability of TPN-101 in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and/or Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Associated with Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansion in the C9orf72 gene (C9ORF72 ALS/FTD).
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Documentation of a clinical genetic test demonstrating a hexanucleotide repeat expansion (HRE) in the C9orf72 gene
* Has a reliable caregiver/informant to accompany the patient to all study visits
For patients with ALS (with or without FTD):
* Diagnosis of ALS (probable, possible, laboratory-supported probable or definite) according to the World Federation of Neurology revised E1 Escorial criteria
* Onset of weakness within 3 years prior to Screening
* Slow vital capacity (SVC) ≥ 60% of predicted normal adjusted for sex, age, and height (from the sitting position)
* Able to perform reproducible pulmonary function tests.
* ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) ≥ 30 and score of 3 or 4 on Item #3 (swallowing) at Screening
For patients with FTD:
* A gradual, progressive decline in behavior, language, or motor function consistent with mild cognitive impairment, mild behavioral impairment, mild cognitive/behavioral impairment, behavioral variant FTD, primary progressive aphasia, or amnestic syndrome
* CDR Dementia Staging Instrument plus National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Behavior and Language Domains (CDR plus NACC FTLD) global score of 0.5-2.0 at Screening
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of other significant neurological or psychiatric disorders
* History of clinically significant brain abnormality
* Clinically significant medical illness
* Tracheostomy or diaphragmatic pacing
* Autoimmune disease requiring treatment or management (quie…
What they're measuring
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Assess the safety and tolerability of TPN-101 in patients with C9ORF72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/frontotemporal dementia (FTD)