By InvitationPhase 3

Open-Label Extension Study of Setmelanotide

United States30 participantsStarted 2024-10-21

Plain-language summary

This is an open-label extension study designed to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of continued setmelanotide treatment in male and female patients ≥2 years of age who have completed or transitioned from a previous study with setmelanotide for rare genetic, syndromic, or acquired diseases of obesity upstream of the MC4R pathway.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females ≥2 years of age who have completed a previous setmelanotide clinical study and who have a condition or indication for which Rhythm plans further clinical development. * Agree to use a highly effective form of contraception and follow the study contraception requirements throughout study duration and for 90 days after. * Demonstrated clinical benefit in the previous setmelanotide study, as determined by the Investigator. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Any gene variant, syndromic, or acquired disease for which setmelanotide is currently approved in the United States (i.e., patients eligible for commercial setmelanotide (IMCIVREE®). * Any new or worsening depression resulting in suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. * Discontinuation from a previous setmelanotide study. * History or close family history (parents or siblings) of melanoma. * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

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

Safety and tolerability of setmelanotide assessed by frequency and severity of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

Timeframe: Up to 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06596135

SponsorRhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-10-30

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