Efficacy and Safety of Losmapimod in Treating Participants With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dyst… (NCT05397470) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 3
Efficacy and Safety of Losmapimod in Treating Participants With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) (REACH)
Stopped: Sponsor Decision
United States, Canada, Denmark260 participantsStarted 2022-06-16
Plain-language summary
This is a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of losmapimod in treating participants with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Participants diagnosed with Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1) or Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 2 (FSHD2) will participate in Part A (Placebo-controlled treatment period) and will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive losmapimod 15 milligrams (mg) or placebo orally twice daily (BID). Upon completion of Part A, participants will have the option to rollover into Part B (open-label extension) to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of losmapimod and will receive losmapimod 15 mg orally BID.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must be between 18 and 65 years of age, inclusive.
* Genetically confirmed diagnosis of FSHD 1 or FSHD 2.
* Clinical severity score of 2 to 4 (Ricci Score; Range 0-5), at screening. Participants who are wheelchair-dependent or dependent on walker or wheelchair for activities are not permitted to enroll in the study.
* Screening total RSA (Q1-Q4) without weight in the dominant UE assessed by RWS ≥ 0.2 and ≤ 0.7.
* No contraindications to MRI.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* Previously diagnosed cancer that has not been in complete remission for at least 5 years. Localized carcinomas of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix that have been resected or ablated for cure are not exclusionary.
* Participants who are on drug(s) or supplements that may affect muscle function, as determined by the Investigator: participants must be on a stable dose of that drug(s) or supplement for at least 3 months prior to the first dose of study drug and remain on that stable dose for the duration of the study.
* Known active opportunistic or life-threatening infections including Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B or C.
* Known active or inactive tuberculosis infection.
* Acute or chronic history of liver disease.
* Known severe renal impairment.
* History of cardiac dysrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmia treatment(s); or history or evidence of abnormal ECGs.
* Use of another investigational product within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever …
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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Part A: Change From Baseline in Total Relative Surface Area (RSA) Quadrants 1 to 5 (Q1-Q5) With 500 Grams (g) Wrist Weight Averaged Over Both Arms as Assessed by Reachable Workspace (RWS) at Week 48
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and at Week 48
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Part B: Number of Participants Reporting Serious Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (Serious TEAEs) and Non-serious TEAEs > 5%
Timeframe: Week 48 to Week 127
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Part B: Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Chemistry Parameters
Timeframe: Week 48 to Week 127
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Part B: Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Hematology Parameters
Timeframe: Week 48 to Week 127
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Part B: Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Urinalysis
Timeframe: Week 48 to Week 127
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Part B: Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Parameters