Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Conditions
Keywords
phase I/II study, effects of sodium oxybate, cohort of 6 children and young adults, AHC
Brief summary
WHO: The investigators are recruiting children and young adults to participate in a research study who: 1. Have been diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) 2. Are between the ages of 6 months - 25 years old 3. Have at least three 10-minute-long AHC episodes during a typical week 4. Can commit to 12 weeks of completing of a daily log describing AHC episodes and to a multi-night hospital stay at the University of Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) WHY: The goal of this study is to evaluate whether the study drug can safely and effectively decrease AHC episodes and improve the quality of life of individuals with AHC. WHAT and WHERE: This study involves at least 12 weeks of completing and submitting daily AHC Episode Logs and a five-day hospital stay at the University of Utah CCTS. There are 4 phases of the study, and they include: 1. Six weeks of daily log completion prior to starting study drug 2. Five day stay at the University of Utah CCTS 3. Six additional weeks of daily log completion while using study drug at home 4. One day clinic visit to the University of Utah for follow up COMPENSATION: There is no fee to participate. All procedures performed specifically for this study will be covered by the study and will not be billed to you or your insurance company. The study drug will be dispensed to you free of charge. Meals and lodging at the study site will be provided free of charge for the study participant and one care provider. Additionally, the research team will assist subjects with booking and obtaining free transportation, such as an airline tickets, to and from the study site.
Interventions
DRUGSodium Oxybate
dosage is by weight
Sponsors
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
University of Utah
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Months to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Subjects must meet all of the following inclusion criteria. * AHC classic criteria: * Onset of symptomatology prior to 18 months of age * Repeated attacks of hemiplegia involving either side of the body * Paroxysmal disturbances, including tonic or dystonic spells, oculomotor abnormalities, and various autonomic phenomena, during hemiplegic bouts or in isolation * Episodes of bilateral hemiplegia or quadriplegia starting either as generalization of a hemiplegic episode or bilateral from the beginning * Immediate disappearance of symptoms upon sleeping, with possible resumption 10-20 minutes after waking * Evidence of developmental delay and neurologic abnormalities including choreoathetosis, dystonia, or ataxia In addition: * Provision of a complete daily event log for 6 weeks prior to initiation of sodium oxybate therapy, including the: (1) frequency, (2) duration, (3) type, (4) severity of episodes, and (5) therapies, if any, used in an attempt to abort the episode * Ages 6 months to 25 years at the time of study enrollment * Minimum of 3 AHC episodes weekly, lasting at least 10 minutes each, on average prior to study enrollment * Brain neuroimaging studies excluding alternative etiology for symptoms * Documented absence of epileptiform features on EEG during typical ictal events * Ability of primary caregivers of study participants to submit online daily AHC Episode Logs indicating frequency and duration of ictal episodes over the entire study period * Written informed consent from parents/guardians and assent from children 7 years or older * Girls/women \> 12 years of age will be required to be on birth control continuously if they are considered at risk to become pregnant. Those not on birth control will be required to have a screening pregnancy test at baseline, and to confirm their willingness to practice birth control or abstain from sexual activity for the duration of treatment with study medication.
Exclusion criteria
Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation. * History of hepatic insufficiency, renal insufficiency, significant respiratory disease, cardiac arrhythmia, congenital heart defect, hypertension, or ischemic stroke * History of allergy/sensitivity to sodium oxybate * Use of sodium oxybate within 30 days of study enrollment * Serious illness requiring systemic treatment and/or hospitalization within two weeks prior to study enrollment * Change in neurologic medication regimen within 30 days of study enrollment. * Inability to stay at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) for 5 days due to behavioral issues * Unwillingness or inability to travel to study site during the necessary 1 week titration period to determine the most appropriate dose of GHB for subsequent administration * Noncompliance with AHC Episode Log or study visit requirements * Sleep apnea not adequately treated with C-PAP and oxygen saturation monitoring prior to drug therapy initiation * Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time Duration of AHC Episodes | Week 7 |
| Observed Safety Data During 5-day Hospitalization for Drug Dose Identification | Week 7 |
| Number of Participants Who Reported Side Effects During Home Drug Maintenance Phase | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Skills Questionnaires | Week 14 |
| Mean Daily Percentage of Time That Functional Status is Affected Due to Episodes | Week 14 |
| Neuropsychological Tests | Week 14 |
| Quality of Life Questionnaires | Week 14 |
| Mood and Behavior Questionnaires | Week 14 |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Sodium Oxybate * The study is an open-label, Phase I/II trial designed to obtain additional safety and pharmacokinetic parameters for use of sodium oxybate in children and adolescents afflicted with AHC.
* Given the limited number of children carrying the diagnosis of AHC, typical controls will not be available for our study. In lieu of this, the subjective recording of ictal episodes in the 6 week period prior to drug initiation will serve as reference in determining drug efficacy.
Sodium Oxybate : dosage is by weight | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Sodium Oxybate |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 6 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 6.4 years |
| Region of Enrollment Ireland | 1 participants |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 5 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 4 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 2 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 6 / 6 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 1 / 6 |
Outcome results
Primary
Number of Participants Who Reported Side Effects During Home Drug Maintenance Phase
Time frame: 1 year
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Oxybate | Number of Participants Who Reported Side Effects During Home Drug Maintenance Phase | 4 participants |
Primary
Observed Safety Data During 5-day Hospitalization for Drug Dose Identification
Time frame: Week 7
Primary
Time Duration of AHC Episodes
Time frame: Week 7
Secondary
Functional Skills Questionnaires
Time frame: Week 14
Secondary
Mean Daily Percentage of Time That Functional Status is Affected Due to Episodes
Time frame: Week 14
Secondary
Mood and Behavior Questionnaires
Time frame: Week 14
Secondary
Neuropsychological Tests
Time frame: Week 14
Secondary
Quality of Life Questionnaires
Time frame: Week 14