Albinism, Vision Loss
Conditions
Keywords
Albinism, Nitisinone, Melanin, Vision Loss
Brief summary
Background: \- Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B (OCA1B) is a genetic disease caused by problems in the gene that makes tyrosine. Tyrosine is an amino acid needed to produce pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. People with OCA1B have pale skin, white hair, and light-colored eyes. Pigment in the back of the eye helps vision, so people with OCA-1B often have visual problems. Researchers want to see if a drug called nitisinone can help improve eye pigmentation and vision in people with OCA1B. Nitisinone is approved for treating a related genetic disease that causes problems with tyrosine, so it may help people with OCA1B. Objectives: \- To see if nitisinone can help improve eye pigmentation and vision in people with OCA1B. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 18 years of age who have OCA1B. Design: * This study will last about 18 months. It requires eight outpatient visits, each about 3 months apart. Each visit will require 1 to 2 days of testing. * Participants will be screened with a physical exam, eye exam, and medical history. They will have additional vision and neurological tests. They will be tested to see how their brain and retinas respond to light. They will also take hair and blood samples, and answer questions about diet. * Participants will receive the study drug. They will take one pill a day for 1 year. They will keep track of the dose in a study diary. * At the outpatient visits, participants will have the following tests: * Medical history and physical exam * Neurological and eye exams * Retina function tests * Tests of the skin and brain's response to light * Blood and urine tests * Dietary consultation * Visual function questionnaire. * After the end of the study, participants will return to the care of their regular eye doctor.
Detailed description
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate oral nitisinone as a treatment that improves ocular pigmentation in adult participants with oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B (OCA1B). Secondary objectives of this study are to determine whether the selected outcome measures are robust enough to use in a larger trial and to assess whether oral nitisinone improves visual function, skin pigmentation, and hair pigmentation in participants with OCA1B. Study Population: Five participants with OCA1B will be enrolled initially. However, up to an additional three participants may be enrolled to account for participants who withdraw from the study for any reason before the Month 12 visit. Design: In this pilot, phase 1/2, single-site, prospective, open label trial, participants will receive 2 mg of oral nitisinone daily for at least one year, and they will be followed for at least 18 months. Ocular and non-ocular data will be collected at least every three months, with the first follow-up visit occurring three months after the final baseline visit. Participants will be required to have at least 8 outpatient visits at the NEI clinic over a period of 18 months. This study has a common termination date and therefore may continue for up to four years. Outcome Measures: The primary outcome for the study is the absolute mean change in iris pigmentation on an 8-point scale at 12 months as compared to baseline. Participants left and right eyes will be analyzed. The absolute mean change in iris pigmentation for each eye on an 8-point scale at 3, 6 and 9 months compared to baseline will be assessed as secondary outcomes. Other secondary outcomes include the absolute and percent change in semi-quantitative iris pigmentation on image analysis; the absolute change in electronic visual acuity (EVA) for each eye and binocular vision; the absolute change in contrast sensitivity without glare, with medium glare, and with high glare for binocular vision; the absolute change in full-field ERG measures for each eye; and the absolute and percent change in melanin content in skin using skin reflectometry at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months as compared to baseline; Qualitative changes in hair, skin, and fundus pigmentation at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months as compared to previous visit will be assessed. The absolute and percent change in hair melanin will also be assessed at 12 months as compared to baseline. The number and severity of adverse events and the number of withdrawals will be assessed as safety outcomes.
Interventions
Oral dose of 2mg daily for 12 months.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: To be eligible, the following inclusion criteria must be met, when applicable. 1. Participant must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Participant must understand and sign the protocol s informed consent document. 3. Participant must have normal renal function, liver function, and platelet counts or have mild abnormalities no greater than grade 1 as defined by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v4.0 (CTCAE). 4. Any female participant of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and must be willing to undergo pregnancy testing immediately prior to the start of the investigational product and while on the investigational product. 5. Any female participant of childbearing potential and any male participant able to father children must have (or have a partner who has) had a hysterectomy or vasectomy, be completely abstinent from intercourse, or must agree to practice two effective methods of contraception while taking the investigational product and for at least two months following the last dose of investigational product. Acceptable methods of contraception include: * Hormonal contraception (i.e., birth control pills, injected hormones, dermal patch, or vaginal ring), * Intrauterine device, * Barrier methods (diaphragm, condom) with spermicide, or * Surgical sterilization (tubal ligation). 6. Participant must have OCA1B, as defined by ALL (a-d) of the following criteria: 1. Participant has ophthalmic signs or symptoms of albinism, including: * Bilateral visual acuity E-ETDRS EVA letter score of less than or equal to 83 (i.e., Snellen equivalent of 20/25 or worse) that is not attributable to any other pathology. * Bilateral iris transillumination that can be seen in clinical photographs. 2. Predominant contralateral decussation of ganglion cell axons, as determined by pattern visual evoked potential (VEP). 3. Participant has at least one definitive mutation in the OCA1 gene (tyrosinase). 4. Participant has no definitive mutations in the OCA2 gene.
Exclusion criteria
* Participant is pregnant or breast-feeding. * Participant is a male AND has a definitive mutation in the OA1 gene. * Participant has any of the following abnormal laboratory test results: 1. Serum potassium \< 3.0 mEq/L, 2. Serum CK \> 500 U/L, 3. Hemoglobin \< 10.0 g/dL, 4. White blood cell (WBC) count \< 3.0 k/microL, 5. Plasma tyrosine \> 150 microM, 6. ESR \> 100 mm/h, and/or 7. Serum T4 \> 15 microg/dL OR Serum T4 \< 4 microg/dL. * Participant has keratopathy. * Participant has a current malignancy. * Participant has open skin lesions. * Participant is on a diet that deliberately increases protein intake to disproportionate levels (e.g., Atkins diet). The diet must be reasonably balanced, as determined by a dietician. * Participant has uncontrolled hypertension, defined as systolic blood pressure above 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure above 95 mmHg. * Participant has another chronic ocular disease that may confound the results of visual tests, such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract of possible visual significance, or uncontrolled glaucoma. * Participant drinks more than the equivalent of two glasses of wine per day on average, has a history of alcohol abuse, or has a severe liver illness. * Participant s liver is \> 3 cm below the right costal margin. * Participant has a muscle disease. * Participant is currently taking a medication known to cause elevated liver function tests including statins/HMG-Co-A reductase inhibitors (e.g., lovastatin, simvastatin); anti-epileptic medications (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital); tetracycline or its derivatives, if used chronically; acetaminophen, if used daily/chronically; amiodarone; and any other medications with known significant liver toxicity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | Baseline and 12 months | High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 12 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 12 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 6 Months and 9 months | Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6 |
| Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 3 Months and 6 months | Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3 |
| Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 6 Months and 9 months | Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6 |
| Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 9 Months and 12 months | Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9 |
| Absolute Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Hair melanin was assessed using pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (PTCA), a marker of eumelanin and 4-amino-3-hydroxyphenylalanine (4-AHP), a marker of pheomelanin. |
| Percent Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Hair melanin was assessed using pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (PTCA), a marker of eumelanin and 4-amino-3-hydroxyphenylalanine (4-AHP), a marker of pheomelanin. |
| Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | Baseline and 3 months | High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 3 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 3 months. |
| Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | Baseline and 6 months | High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 6 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 6 months. |
| Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | Baseline and 9 months | High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 9 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 9 months. |
| Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 3 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline. |
| Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 6 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline. |
| Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 9 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline. |
| Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 12 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline. |
| Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 3 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline. |
| Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 6 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline. |
| Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 9 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline. |
| Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 12 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline. |
| Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program. |
| Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program. |
| Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program. |
| Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 months | Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0. |
| Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 3 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 6 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 9 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Baseline and 12 Months | Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values. |
| Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 6 as Compared to Baseline. | Baseline and 6 months | Amplitude for the ERG parameter, Dark Adaptation (DA) Comb B, was measured at each visit. Participants left and right eye will be analyzed. |
| Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 12 as Compared to Baseline. | Baseline and 12 months | Amplitude for the ERG parameter, Dark Adaptation (DA) Comb B, was measured at each visit. Participants left and right eye will be analyzed. |
| Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Baseline and 3 months | Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit. |
| Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 3 Months and 6 months | Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3 |
| Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 6 Months and 9 months | Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6 |
| Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 9 Months and 12 months | Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9 |
| Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Baseline and 3 months | Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit. |
| Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 3 Months and 6 months | Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3 |
| Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | 9 Months and 12 months | Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9 |
| Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Baseline and 3 months | Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of Adverse Events | Study duration, up to 18 months |
| Number of Adverse Events Related to Investigational Product (IP) | Study duration, up to 18 months |
| Number of Participants Withdrawn From Investigational Product (IP) Due to Safety and Abnormal Laboratory Results | Study duration, up to 18 months |
| Number of Non-ocular Adverse Events | Study duration, up to 18 months |
| Number of Ocular Adverse Events | Study duration, up to 18 months |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Five participants with OCA1B will be enrolled initially. However, up to an additional three participants may be enrolled to account for participants who withdraw from the study for any reason before the Month 12 visit.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Nitisinone Oral administration of nitisinone
Nitisinone: Oral dose of 2mg daily for 12 months. | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Nitisinone |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 5 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 38.8 years |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Hispanic or Latino | 0 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Not Hispanic or Latino | 4 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) More than one race | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 1 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) White | 4 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 2 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 5 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 5 / 5 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 5 |
Outcome results
Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed.
High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 12 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 12 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OD | 1.2 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.68 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OS | 0.9 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.52 |
Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 8.3 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 6.89 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 7.0 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 7.74 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 4.2 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 3.18 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 6.8 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 4.2 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 8.6 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 5.09 |
Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 16.4 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 14.95 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 4.8 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 5.24 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 20.9 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 18.91 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 10.7 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 5.52 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 10.6 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 5.6 |
Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Population: Participant 005 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 6.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 9.3 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 7.6 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 11.8 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 4.57 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 8.2 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 6.19 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 12.1 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 10.59 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 12.6 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 6.71 |
Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 Months
Population: Participant 002 did not have any skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 9.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 10.3 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 13.41 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 9.4 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 5.85 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 5.5 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 4.12 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 11.6 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 7.82 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 1.5 Adjusted Melanin Index*10^-5 | Standard Deviation 0.98 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.52 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 2.2 units | Standard Deviation 2.28 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 2.6 units | Standard Deviation 3.21 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 1.79 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.0 units | Standard Deviation 0 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.2 units | Standard Deviation 1.1 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 2.49 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 0.2 units | Standard Deviation 0.45 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.2 units | Standard Deviation 0.45 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.0 units | Standard Deviation 0 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.0 units | Standard Deviation 1 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.67 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.2 units | Standard Deviation 2.17 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.0 units | Standard Deviation 0 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with high glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.0 units | Standard Deviation 2.24 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 2.61 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With High Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.4 units | Standard Deviation 2.61 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 1.79 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 2.6 units | Standard Deviation 2.79 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 1.2 units | Standard Deviation 1.64 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.4 units | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 0.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 3.6 units | Standard Deviation 3.78 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.2 units | Standard Deviation 0.45 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 2.4 units | Standard Deviation 2.88 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 1.4 units | Standard Deviation 1.67 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 1.79 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.89 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. Minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity with medium glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 2.0 units | Standard Deviation 2.35 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 1.2 units | Standard Deviation 0.84 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.0 units | Standard Deviation 1 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity With Medium Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.8 units | Standard Deviation 1.3 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 12 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 2.4 units | Standard Deviation 2.51 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 2.0 units | Standard Deviation 2.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 1.92 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 2.19 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 3 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.52 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 0.8 units | Standard Deviation 0.84 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 0.4 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 1.2 units | Standard Deviation 2.17 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.34 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 6 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 2.0 units | Standard Deviation 2.83 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 0.2 units | Standard Deviation 0.45 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.6 units | Standard Deviation 1.52 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 2.8 units | Standard Deviation 2.95 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.0 units | Standard Deviation 0 |
Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Gratings, images with alternating light and dark bars, assess contrast sensitivity via spatial frequency and contrast. Spatial frequency (SF), the number of pairs of bars (1 light, 1 dark) imaged within a given distance of the retina, is measured as the number of cycles per degree (cpd) of visual angle, where a cycle is 1 pair of bars. Grating of high SF corresponds to narrow bars; grating of low SF corresponds to wide bars. Contrast is the intensity difference between light and dark bars. The minimum contrast required to detect a given SF is the threshold contrast. The lower the threshold contrast, higher the contrast sensitivity. Contrast sensitivity without glare was measured at frequencies of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18 cpd. Absolute change from baseline to 9 months was calculated. Raw values were used for the planned descriptive analysis; logarithmic transformation was not used as formal statistical analysis was not planned and was not appropriate as a majority of the raw values were 0.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 1.5 | 1.8 units | Standard Deviation 2.49 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 3 | 0.6 units | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 6 | 1.0 units | Standard Deviation 1 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 12 | 1.4 units | Standard Deviation 2.19 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Contrast Sensitivity Without Glare at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Frequency 18 | 0.0 units | Standard Deviation 0 |
Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
Population: Right (OD) and Left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | OD | 5.4 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 3.78 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | OS | 5.0 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 5.7 |
Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
Population: Right (OD) and Left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | OD | 1.8 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 0.84 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | OS | 6.0 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 3.61 |
Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Population: Right (OD) and Left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | OD | 4.2 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 2.17 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | OS | 4.8 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 3.42 |
Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Visual acuity was measured using the Electronic ETDRS Visual Acuity Testing protocol. Acuity is measured as letters read using an electronic ETDRS program.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
Population: Right (OD) and Left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | OD | 2.8 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 2.95 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electronic Visual Acuity at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | OS | 5.6 ETDRS letters | Standard Deviation 2.51 |
Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 12 as Compared to Baseline.
Amplitude for the ERG parameter, Dark Adaptation (DA) Comb B, was measured at each visit. Participants left and right eye will be analyzed.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
Population: Right eyes (OD) and left eyes (OS)
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 12 as Compared to Baseline. | OD | 27.8 µV | Standard Deviation 16.66 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 12 as Compared to Baseline. | OS | 85.8 µV | Standard Deviation 83.83 |
Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 6 as Compared to Baseline.
Amplitude for the ERG parameter, Dark Adaptation (DA) Comb B, was measured at each visit. Participants left and right eye will be analyzed.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Population: Right eyes (OD) and left eyes (OS)
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 6 as Compared to Baseline. | OD | 38.6 µV | Standard Deviation 27.93 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Electroretinogram (ERG) at Month 6 as Compared to Baseline. | OS | 76.2 µV | Standard Deviation 29.06 |
Absolute Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Hair melanin was assessed using pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (PTCA), a marker of eumelanin and 4-amino-3-hydroxyphenylalanine (4-AHP), a marker of pheomelanin.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | PTCA | 8.38 ng/mg | Standard Deviation 5.11 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | 4-AHP | 5.92 ng/mg | Standard Deviation 11.68 |
Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 3.7 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 3.29 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 2.3 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.9 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 2.0 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 2.2 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.96 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 3.4 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 3.38 |
Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 3.8 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 3.02 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 1.4 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 0.69 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 0.6 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 0.63 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 1.8 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.12 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 4.5 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 4.45 |
Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Population: Participant 005 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 6.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 2.2 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.29 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 2.7 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.68 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 3.3 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 3.72 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 2.1 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.43 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 4.4 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 5.8 |
Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Absolute change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 Months
Population: Participant 002 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 9.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 2.4 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.98 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 1.9 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.6 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 3.2 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 3.23 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 2.1 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 1.33 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 2.2 Melanin Index | Standard Deviation 2.48 |
Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 12 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 1.4 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.39 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 1.2 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.15 |
Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 3 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 1.2 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.04 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 0.6 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.82 |
Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 6 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 0.4 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.55 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 0.1 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.22 |
Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 9 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 0.8 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.76 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 0.7 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.84 |
Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed.
High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 3 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 3 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OD | 0.8 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.04 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OS | 0.9 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.23 |
Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed.
High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 6 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 6 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OD | 0.6 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.39 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OS | 0.4 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.31 |
Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed.
High-resolution (2544x1696) digital images of the anterior segment of both eyes were captured prior to pupil dilation using diffuse illumination and iris transillumination. An independent reviewer selected two transillumination images from each eye of each participant for each visit according to preset quality criteria. Images were coded, randomized and presented to a panel of 18 graders on a SHARP 90 HD LED TV. After instruction and a practice dataset, graders scored each image using an 8-point scale. Graders could score images with a single decimal place if they felt an image fell in between two of the standards. The iris transillumination scale ranged from 0 to 8, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean across all graders and the two images for each participant's eye at baseline and 9 months was calculated; these mean grades were then used to calculate absolute change from baseline at 9 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OD | 0.9 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.06 |
| Nitisinone | Absolute Mean Change in Iris Pigmentation on an 8-point Iris Transillumination Scale at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline. Participants Left and Right Eyes Will be Analyzed. | OS | 0.6 scores on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.6 |
Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 24.7 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 21.76 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 104.5 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 132.61 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 32.7 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 31.81 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 47.4 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 48.1 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 30.5 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 7.6 |
Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 50.1 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 49.48 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 40.1 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 35.76 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 201.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 321.19 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 83.3 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 70.69 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 42.1 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 22.67 |
Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Population: Participant 005 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 6.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 35.4 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 14.1 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 123.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 113.41 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 117.4 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 120.5 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 91.1 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 116.26 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 67.9 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 56.49 |
Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Apparent absorbance (AA) at a given wavelength was determined as log10 (PR of blank/PR of object) at that wavelength. Adjusted Melanin (AM) index is calculated as the slope of AA levels from 650 to 700 nm. Lower values of AM index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites: forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 Months
Population: Participant 002 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 9.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 6.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 5.86 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 33.2 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 44.21 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 94.5 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 60.03 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 39.6 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 42.36 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Adjusted Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 81.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 93.51 |
Percent Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Hair melanin was assessed using pyrrole-2,3,5-tricarboxylic acid (PTCA), a marker of eumelanin and 4-amino-3-hydroxyphenylalanine (4-AHP), a marker of pheomelanin.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | PTCA | 50.30 percentage change | Standard Deviation 45.92 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Hair Melanin at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | 4-AHP | 27.23 percentage change | Standard Deviation 23.22 |
Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 14.7 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 14.11 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 10.9 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 9.43 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 10.2 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 7.92 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 10.4 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 10.19 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 12 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 13.3 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 13.44 |
Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 Months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 15.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 12.9 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 6.7 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 3.5 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 2.8 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 3.34 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 8.6 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 5.84 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 3 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 18.9 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 19.9 |
Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Population: Participant 005 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 6.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 8.4 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 4.62 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 12.7 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 8.31 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 17.0 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 19.52 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 10.2 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 7.5 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 6 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 19.2 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 24.93 |
Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline
Microflash 200D is a diffuse reflectance spectrophotometer that uses a prism photodiode to provide information at 10 nm increments along the visual spectrum from 400 to 700 nm. Percent reflectance (PR) at a specific wavelength was placed into context by relating it to the reflectance of a blank at the equivalent wavelength (i.e. relating the object's reflectance to the maximum reflectance possible). Melanin (M) index was calculated as follows: Eqn 1= \[ (PR at 650nm + PR at 660nm + 0.5\*PR at 640nm + 0.5\*PR at 670nm)/3 \]/100; M index = 100\*log (1/Eqn 1) Higher values of M index correspond to higher melanin concentrations. Measurements were collected 5 times at each visit from each of the following sites:forehead, inner forearm, outer forearm, inner bicep and lower back. The mean of these five measurements was calculated at each visit. Percent change from baseline was calculated using these mean values.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 Months
Population: Participant 002 did not have skin reflectometry measurements for any site at Month 9.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Forehead | 9.2 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 7.3 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Bicep | 8.9 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 7.89 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Lower Back | 15.8 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 16.17 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Inner Forearm | 9.5 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 6.15 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Melanin Index at 9 Months Compared to Baseline | Outer Forearm | 8.8 Percentage change | Standard Deviation 10.63 |
Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 12 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 77.7 percentage change | Standard Deviation 91.94 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 12 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 67.0 percentage change | Standard Deviation 59.75 |
Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 3 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 66.7 percentage change | Standard Deviation 51.37 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 3 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 29.0 percentage change | Standard Deviation 41.29 |
Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 6 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 23.3 percentage change | Standard Deviation 32.49 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 6 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 4.0 percentage change | Standard Deviation 8.94 |
Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline
In Adobe Photoshop 7.0 the high resolution slit lamp image was divided into 4 quadrants with vertical and horizontal lines transecting the center of the iris. Using the elliptical marquee tool, a circle, approximately 0.25 times the diameter of the iris, was drawn in the center of each quadrant. Gaussian blur with radius of 50 was applied to the area enclosed in the 4 circles. With the dropper tool, the red pigment value corresponding to the degree of iris transillumination was sampled at the center of each circle. The 4 values were averaged to yield a composite transillumination score for each subject. Quantified values were then correlated to a scale score from 1 to 8 to generate an 8-point iris transillumination scale, with lower scores reflective of greater iris pigmentation (melanin content). The mean score across the 2 images for each participant's eye was calculated at baseline and 9 months; these mean grades were then used to calculate percentage change from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline and 9 months
Population: Right (OD) and left (OS) eyes
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | OD | 42.0 percentage change | Standard Deviation 42.66 |
| Nitisinone | Percent Change in Semi-quantitative Iris Pigmentation for Each Eye at 9 Months as Compared to Baseline | OS | 34.0 percentage change | Standard Deviation 42.19 |
Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9
Time frame: 9 Months and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in fundus pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in fundus pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in fundus pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in fundus pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3
Time frame: 3 Months and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in fundus pigmentation | 0 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in fundus pigmentation | 5 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in fundus pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6
Time frame: 6 Months and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in fundus pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Fundus Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in fundus pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9
Time frame: 9 Months and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in hair pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in hair pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in hair pigmentation | 1 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in hair pigmentation | 4 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3
Time frame: 3 Months and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in hair pigmentation | 3 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in hair pigmentation | 2 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in hair pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6
Time frame: 6 Months and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in hair pigmentation | 4 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Hair Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in hair pigmentation | 1 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 12 compared to Month 9
Time frame: 9 Months and 12 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in skin pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 12 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in skin pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 3 compared to previous visit.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in skin pigmentation | 4 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 3 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in skin pigmentation | 1 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 6 compared to Month 3
Time frame: 3 Months and 6 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in skin pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 6 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in skin pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit.
Qualitative change in skin pigmentation was measured as a binary endpoint (no change vs. increase) at Month 9 compared to Month 6
Time frame: 6 Months and 9 months
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | No change in skin pigmentation | 5 Participants |
| Nitisinone | Qualitative Change in Skin Pigmentation at 9 Months Compared to Previous Visit. | Increase in skin pigmentation | 0 Participants |
Number of Adverse Events Related to Investigational Product (IP)
Time frame: Study duration, up to 18 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Number of Adverse Events Related to Investigational Product (IP) | 0 adverse events related to IP |
Number of Non-ocular Adverse Events
Time frame: Study duration, up to 18 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Number of Non-ocular Adverse Events | 10 non-ocular adverse events |
Number of Ocular Adverse Events
Time frame: Study duration, up to 18 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Number of Ocular Adverse Events | 0 ocular adverse events |
Number of Participants Withdrawn From Investigational Product (IP) Due to Safety and Abnormal Laboratory Results
Time frame: Study duration, up to 18 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Number of Participants Withdrawn From Investigational Product (IP) Due to Safety and Abnormal Laboratory Results | 0 participant withdrawals |
Severity of Adverse Events
Time frame: Study duration, up to 18 months
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitisinone | Severity of Adverse Events | Mild | 9 adverse events |
| Nitisinone | Severity of Adverse Events | Moderate | 1 adverse events |