A Study of Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA) in Newly Diagnosed Participants With Cerebrotendinous Xan… (NCT06260748) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 3
A Study of Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA) in Newly Diagnosed Participants With Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
Stopped: Lack of feasibility
Israel0Started 2024-05-27
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to demonstrate the beneficial effect of CDCA in the treatment of CTX-associated diarrhea in approximately 10 participants aged 2-75 years old with newly diagnosed CTX or suspected CTX who have never received treatment with CDCA.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent form (or assent form as appliable)
* Aged from 2 to 75 years old
* Has a new or suspected diagnosis of CTX as defined by an elevated plasma cholestanol concentration (\>10 mg/L/\>25.7 μmol/L) in conjunction with a clinical presentation consistent with the diseased as assessed by the investigator
* Has never received treatment with CDCA
* Has never received treatment with other bile acid products
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes the participant's participation in the study
* Presence of known hepatocyte dysfunction or bile ductal abnormalities such as intrahepatic cholestasis, primary biliary cirrhosis or sclerosing cholangitis
* Inability to adhere to treatment and visit schedule
* Female participants who are pregnant
* Female participants who are breast feeding
* Female participants who are using estrogen-containing compounds and cannot/will not discontinue them for the duration of the study
* Female participants of childbearing potential who are not using locally approved birth control method(s) or double barrier contraception (ie, condom and diaphragm, condom or diaphragm and spermicidal gel or foam)
* Taking any of the following medications: bile acid products; inhibitors of bile acid transporters; bile acid binding resins; aluminum-based antacids; coumarin and its derivatives; cholestyramine; ciclosporin; sirolimus; or phenobarbital
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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Change from baseline at Week 4 in average number of stools with a BSS score of 6 or 7 per day