Evaluation of the effect of Bezafibrate on muscle metabolism during exercise in patients with VLCAD and CPT II deficiency MedDRA version: 12.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10029316 Term: Neuromuscular disorder NOS
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1. Significant decrease in the CPT II or VLCAD activities measured in lymphocytes or fibroblasts, together with genetic verification of either CPT II deficiency or VLCAD deficiency. 2. Males and females age 18-65 years. 3. All fertile females have to have a negative pregnancy test and use anti-conceptive during the study period. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: 1. Ingestion of competitive drugs, as described in the product resume of bezafibrate. 2. Competitive disorders, evaluated by the sponsor or investigators 3. Pregnancy or lactation during the period of fibrate therapy
Design outcomes
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| Secondary Objective: Secondary outcomes: § Enzyme activity in leucocytes § Acylcarnitine profile § Accelerometer § Borg score (perceived exertion) § Number of episodes of myoglobinuria § Daily muscle pain score (VAS) § Daily diary of energy utilization (Bouchards questionnaire) ;Primary end point(s): The two primary outcomes to asses the potential effect of Bezafibrate is § Fat oxidation and heart rate generated during physical activity on cycle ergometer at a constant workload We expect the fat oxidation in the patients to increase by a factor 1.7. ;Main Objective: The two primary outcomes to asses the potential effect of Bezafibrate is § Fat oxidation and heart rate generated during physical activity on cycle ergometer at a constant workload We expect the fat oxidation in the patients to increase by a factor 1.7. | — |
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