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EXPLORE: A Natural History Study of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)

A Natural History Study of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) Patients With Recurrent Attacks

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02240784
Enrollment
136
Registered
2014-09-16
Start date
2014-08-31
Completion date
2021-04-26
Last updated
2021-05-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute Hepatic Porphyria

Keywords

Porphyria, AIP, VP, HCP, Variegate, Coproporphyria

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the natural history and clinical management of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) patients with recurring attacks.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Males and females aged \>/= 12 years * Diagnosis of AHP \[acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), variegate porphyria (VP), hereditary coproporphyria (HCP) and aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) deficient porphyria (ADP)\] * Porphyria attacks in the past 12 months or receiving treatment to prevent attacks * Willing to provide written informed consent, medical records, and to comply with study requirements

Exclusion criteria

• Current participation in a clinical trial of an investigational product

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Medical history of AHP patients (Part A only)Baseline to 6-Month Follow-Up Visit
Medication usage of AHP patients (Part A only)Baseline to 6-Month Follow-Up Visit

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life (Part A only)0, 6 months
Urine biomarkers (Part A only)0, 6 months and During Attacks
Healthcare Utilization (Part A only)0, 6 months
Plasma biomarkers (Part A only)0, 6 months and During Attacks
Change in disease activity as measured by Porphyria Screening/Follow Up Questionnaire (Part B only)0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 months
Change in disease activity as measured by Brief Pain Inventory form (Part B only)0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 months
Change in disease activity as measured by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Questionnaire (Part B only)0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 months
Change in disease activity as measured by Quality of Life (Part B only)0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 months
Porphyria signs and symptoms (Part A only)0, 2, 4, 6 months

Countries

Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026