SuspendedPhase 3

The Hunger Elimination or Reduction Objective (HERO ) Open -Label Extension (OLE) Trial

Stopped: The decision by Aardvark to voluntarily pause the HERO OLE trial was based on reversible cardiac observations at above target therapeutic doses found during routine safety monitoring in a healthy volunteer study.

United States, Australia, Canada90 participantsStarted 2024-07-23

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ARD-101 works to treat hyperphagia-related behavior in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) when used in a long term setting. It will also teach us about the safety of ARD-101. The main questions it aims to answer are: What medical problems do participants have when taking ARD-101 in a long term setting Does ARD-101 improve the total score of the HQCT-9 (hyperphagia questionnaire for clinical trials, 9 questions)? Eligible participants will: Have completed treatment on the AVK-101-301 study through Week 12/End of Treatment Take ARD-101 every day for up to 12 months. Visit the clinic at Months 1, 3, 6 and 12 during dosing and then have tele-visits at Week 2, Months 3 and 9, then 4 weeks after stopping the ARD-101. Patients/Caregivers will keep a daily diary.

Who can participate

Age range

13 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have completed treatment on Aardvark Therapeutics clinical study AVK-101-301 Exclusion Criteria: * Any complications that makes participation unsafe in the Investigator's opinion

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

Change in Hyperphagia Questionnaire for Clinical Trials (HQ-CT) Score

Timeframe: During treatment period (approximately 12 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07197034

SponsorAardvark Therapeutics, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03

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