A Safety Study for Previously Treated Vatiquinone (PTC743) Participants With Inherited Mitochondr… (NCT05218655) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Safety Study for Previously Treated Vatiquinone (PTC743) Participants With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
United States, France, Italy101 participantsStarted 2022-06-22
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety of vatiquinone in participants with inherited mitochondrial disease who had prior exposure to vatiquinone in a PTC/BioElectron sponsored (previously Edison) clinical study or treatment plan.
The study will continue until vatiquinone becomes commercially available or the program is terminated.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants with inherited mitochondrial disease including Leigh syndrome, Alpers syndrome, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS), myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF), pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 6 (PCH6), or other mitochondrial disease who participated in a previous vatiquinone clinical study or treatment plan.
* Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening/baseline and agree to abstinence or the use of at least 1 of the highly effective forms of contraception as specified in the protocol (with a failure rate of \<1% per year when used consistently and correctly). Highly effective contraception or abstinence must be continued for the duration of the study, and for up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
* Fertile men who are sexually active with women of childbearing potential and who have not had a vasectomy, must agree to use a barrier method of birth control during the study and for up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current participation in any other interventional study.
* Pregnancy or breast feeding.
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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Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) up to 30 days after last dose of study drug (956 days)