Study of Triheptanoin for the Prevention of Hypoglycemia in Patients With Medium Chain Acyl-CoA D… (NCT06067802) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2
Study of Triheptanoin for the Prevention of Hypoglycemia in Patients With Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD)
Stopped: Funding was pulled
United States0Started 2026-08
Plain-language summary
This is a medical research study to test a medication in adult patients with a disease called medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD). The medication is triheptanoin, which is currently FDA approved for the treatment of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders. Previous research suggests that triheptanoin may also be effective in the treatment MCADD. This study will investigate the safety and efficacy (how well it works) of triheptanoin in patients with MCADD.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* A diagnosis of MCAD deficiency with molecular confirmation.
* Age criteria age ≥ 16 years
* Able to perform and comply with study activities including overnight admission to the research unit at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, placement of an IV catheter, and all blood draws.
* Negative pregnancy test for all female subjects of child bearing age. Females of childbearning potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception, and males must agree not to father a child or donate sperm. True abstinence for the duration of the study will also be accepted.
* Signed informed consent for subjects ≥ 18 years, or assent by subjects age 16-17 years with parental consent for underaged subjects.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of any investigational drug within 30 days of screening.
* Active infection (viral or bacterial) or any other intercurrent condition as reported by the subject or noted on physical exam at screening.
* Evidence of liver disease as defined by elevations of AST or ALT\> 1.5x ULN at screening
* Any clinical or laboratory abnormality or medical condition that, at the discretion of the investigator, may put the subject at increased risk by participating in this study.
* Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating females.
* Diagnosis of pancreatic insufficiency or concomitant use of a pancreatic lipase inhibitor (e.g. Orlistat) which can interfere with absorption of triheptanoin
* Subjects with type 1 or typ…
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 related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0