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SERENDEM : MD1003 in Patients Suffering From Demyelinating Neuropathies, an Open Label Pilot Study

SERENDEM Study: MD1003 in Patients Suffering From Demyelinating Neuropathies, an Open Label Pilot Study

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02967679
Enrollment
15
Registered
2016-11-18
Start date
2016-12-05
Completion date
2019-03-18
Last updated
2020-11-02

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

Conditions

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1A, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Type 1B, Anti-MAG Neuropathy

Keywords

Neuropathy, Demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

Brief summary

The single-center, open-label Phase II study has the objective of assess the effect of MD1003 on motor and sensory conduction in patients suffering from demyelinating polyneuropathies in 15 subjects.

Interventions

DRUGMD1003

Sponsors

MedDay Pharmaceuticals SA
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male and female aged between 20 and 85 years. * Patients fulfilling one of the following diagnosis: * Five patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy on both clinical and neurophysiological grounds. * Five patients with proven genetic diagnosis of CMT1a or CMT1b * Five patients with anti-MAG polyneuropathy. * Electrophysiological parameters worsening for the past 3 years * Available EMG record, performed during the past 6 months to assess variability of NCV parameters * Signed and dated written informed consent to participate in the study in accordance with local regulations * Likely to be able to participate in all scheduled evaluation and complete all required study procedures, * In the opinion of the investigator, the patient will be compliant and have a high probability of completing the study. * Both male and female subjects who are not either surgically sterile (tubal ligation/obstruction or removal of ovaries or uterus) or post-menopausal (no spontaneous menstrual periods for at least one year confirmed by a negative hormone panel) must commit to using TWO highly effective method of birth control for the duration of the study and for two months after the treatment termination.

Exclusion criteria

* Any general chronic handicapping disease other than peripheral neuropathy * Impossibility to perform the 10 meters walking test * Impossibility to assess electrophysiological parameters * Patients with uncontrolled hepatic disorder, renal or cardiovascular disease, or cancer, * Patients with hypersensitivity to MD1003 excipients (lactose) * Laboratory tests out of normal range according to the reference laboratory values. Deviations may be accepted if considered by the investigator as not clinically significant with regards to the study continuation, * Patients with history or presence of alcohol abuse or drug addiction, * Patients likely to be non-compliant to the study procedures or for whom a long-term follow-up seems to be difficult to achieve. * Any new medication for neuropathy initiated less than 3 months prior to inclusion. For CIDP patients, relapse in the past 3 months before inclusion. * Not easily contactable by the investigator in case of emergency or not capable to call the investigator * Subjects without effective contraception

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity (m/Sec)48 weeksAbsolute change from baseline at Week 48.
Distal Latency (Msec)48 weeksAbsolute change from baseline at Week 48.
F Wave Latency (Msec)48 weeksAbsolute change from baseline at Week 48.
Length of Motor Nerve Potential48 weeksAbsolute change from baseline at W48.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
6-minute Walk Test48 weeksThe 6MWT is a practical simple test that requires a 30 m (100-ft) hallway. This test measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes. Absolute change from baseline at week 48.
Posturography Score48 weeksComputerized dynamic posturography (CDP) is a non-invasive specialized clinical assessment technique used to quantify the central nervous system adaptive mechanisms (sensory, motor and central) involved in the control of posture and balance, both in normal and abnormal conditions. Absolute change of speed in spontaneous speed condition from baseline at week 48.
Excitability Testing: Supernormality (%)48 weeksNerve excitability testing is a non-invasive approach in investigating the pathophysiology of peripheral nerve disorders, which determines the electrical properties of the nerve membrane at the site of stimulation. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). During the 10-30 ms following the end of the refractory period, the axon increases its excitability and the nerve fiber is more easily excited (the supernormal period). Depolarization of the node of Ranvier excites the adjacent internodes, which then charge with electric current as capacitors. Supernormality depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.
Strength-duration Time Constant (ms)48 weeksThis secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. Strength-duration Time Constant (ms) is a measurement of excitability, defined as the duration of the stimulus that has twice the strength of the rheobase current (see below). The lower the rheobase is, the higher is the Strenght duration time constant. Accordingly, higer values of SDTC are associated with better outcome.
ONLS (Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale)48 weeksThe ONLS focuses on upper and lower limb functions, and consists of a checklist for interviewing patients. It is scored from 0 to 5 on the upper limb section and from 0 to 7 on the lower limb section. A score of 0 indicates no limitations (the ceiling of the scale) and a score of 5 or 7 indicates no purposeful movement. Absolute change from baseline at week 48.
Refractoriness (%)48 weeksThis secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline to week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.
Minimum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).48 weeksThis secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.
Maximum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).Week 48This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.
Rheobase (mA)48 weeksThis secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. Rheobase is the minimal strength of an electrical stimulus of infinitely long duration that is able to cause excitation. Low values are associated with better outcome (the nerve becomes more excitable).
Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Timed 10-meter Walk Test48 weeksAbsolute change from baseline at week 48. The patient is instructed to walk at normal pace for 10 meters. Start and stop of performance time coincides with the toes of the leading foot crossing the 2-m mark and the 8-m mark, respectively. From these data, the speed may be calculated by dividing the middle 6 m by the time (in seconds).
Absolute Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Medical Research Council (MRC) Subscore (Total Muscle) and Total Score48 weeksMRC score assessed in 19 muscles. The muscle scale grades muscle power on a scale of 0 to 5 in relation to the maximum expected for that muscle. The patient's effort is graded on a scale of 0-5: Grade 5: Muscle contracts normally against full resistance. Grade 4: Muscle strength is reduced but muscle contraction can still move joint against resistance. Grade 3: Muscle strength is further reduced such that the joint can be moved only against gravity with the examiner's resistance completely removed. As an example, the elbow can be moved from full extension to full flexion starting with the arm hanging down at the side. Grade 2: Muscle can move only if the resistance of gravity is removed. As an example, the elbow can be fully flexed only if the arm is maintained in a horizontal plane. Grade 1: Only a trace or flicker of movement is seen or felt in the muscle or fasciculations are observed in the muscle. Grade 0: No movement is observed.
INCAT Sensory Sum Score (ISS)48 weeksThis sensory scale comprises pin prick and vibration sense plus a two point discrimination value in the arms and legs, and ranges from 0 (normal sensation) to 20 (most severe sensory deficit). Absolute change from baseline at week 48.

Countries

France

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
MD1003
MD1003 100mg capsules, 1 capsule tid for 48 weeks
15
Total15

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyAdverse Event1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMD1003
Age, Continuous61.36 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.07
Disease type
anti-MAG polyneuropathy
5 participants
Disease type
CIDP patients
5 participants
Disease type
CMT1a or CMT1b patients
5 participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected— Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
15 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 15
other
Total, other adverse events
14 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Distal Latency (Msec)

Absolute change from baseline at Week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Distal Latency (Msec)0.20 msStandard Deviation 8.89
p-value: 0.5995Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Primary

F Wave Latency (Msec)

Absolute change from baseline at Week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003F Wave Latency (Msec)4.8 msStandard Deviation 8.4
p-value: 0.1641Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Primary

Length of Motor Nerve Potential

Absolute change from baseline at W48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Length of Motor Nerve Potential8.5 msStandard Deviation 16.5
p-value: 0.0353Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Primary

Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity (m/Sec)

Absolute change from baseline at Week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity (m/Sec)1.67 m/sStandard Deviation 11.45
p-value: 0.7615Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

6-minute Walk Test

The 6MWT is a practical simple test that requires a 30 m (100-ft) hallway. This test measures the distance that a patient can quickly walk on a flat, hard surface in a period of 6 minutes. Absolute change from baseline at week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD10036-minute Walk Test61.1 mStandard Deviation 48.9
Secondary

Absolute Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Medical Research Council (MRC) Subscore (Total Muscle) and Total Score

MRC score assessed in 19 muscles. The muscle scale grades muscle power on a scale of 0 to 5 in relation to the maximum expected for that muscle. The patient's effort is graded on a scale of 0-5: Grade 5: Muscle contracts normally against full resistance. Grade 4: Muscle strength is reduced but muscle contraction can still move joint against resistance. Grade 3: Muscle strength is further reduced such that the joint can be moved only against gravity with the examiner's resistance completely removed. As an example, the elbow can be moved from full extension to full flexion starting with the arm hanging down at the side. Grade 2: Muscle can move only if the resistance of gravity is removed. As an example, the elbow can be fully flexed only if the arm is maintained in a horizontal plane. Grade 1: Only a trace or flicker of movement is seen or felt in the muscle or fasciculations are observed in the muscle. Grade 0: No movement is observed.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Absolute Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Medical Research Council (MRC) Subscore (Total Muscle) and Total Score4.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.2
p-value: 0.0371Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Timed 10-meter Walk Test

Absolute change from baseline at week 48. The patient is instructed to walk at normal pace for 10 meters. Start and stop of performance time coincides with the toes of the leading foot crossing the 2-m mark and the 8-m mark, respectively. From these data, the speed may be calculated by dividing the middle 6 m by the time (in seconds).

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Change From Baseline at Week 48 for Timed 10-meter Walk Test-0.6 secondStandard Deviation 1.2
p-value: 0.1777Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Excitability Testing: Supernormality (%)

Nerve excitability testing is a non-invasive approach in investigating the pathophysiology of peripheral nerve disorders, which determines the electrical properties of the nerve membrane at the site of stimulation. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). During the 10-30 ms following the end of the refractory period, the axon increases its excitability and the nerve fiber is more easily excited (the supernormal period). Depolarization of the node of Ranvier excites the adjacent internodes, which then charge with electric current as capacitors. Supernormality depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Excitability Testing: Supernormality (%)9.84 percentage of supernormalityStandard Deviation 28.16
p-value: 0.213Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

INCAT Sensory Sum Score (ISS)

This sensory scale comprises pin prick and vibration sense plus a two point discrimination value in the arms and legs, and ranges from 0 (normal sensation) to 20 (most severe sensory deficit). Absolute change from baseline at week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003INCAT Sensory Sum Score (ISS)-2.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.9
p-value: 0.0142Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Maximum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).

This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.

Time frame: Week 48

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Maximum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).-0.277 msStandard Deviation 0.871
Secondary

Minimum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).

This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Minimum Absolute Refractory Period (ms).0.000 msStandard Deviation 0.092
p-value: 0.9229Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

ONLS (Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale)

The ONLS focuses on upper and lower limb functions, and consists of a checklist for interviewing patients. It is scored from 0 to 5 on the upper limb section and from 0 to 7 on the lower limb section. A score of 0 indicates no limitations (the ceiling of the scale) and a score of 5 or 7 indicates no purposeful movement. Absolute change from baseline at week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003ONLS (Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale)-0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.4
p-value: 0.2642Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Posturography Score

Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) is a non-invasive specialized clinical assessment technique used to quantify the central nervous system adaptive mechanisms (sensory, motor and central) involved in the control of posture and balance, both in normal and abnormal conditions. Absolute change of speed in spontaneous speed condition from baseline at week 48.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Posturography Score0.111 m/sStandard Deviation 0.201
p-value: 0.1055Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Refractoriness (%)

This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline to week 48. After a nerve fiber is depolarized, a sequence of excitability changes, called the 'recovery cycle', occurs before the membrane potential returns to its resting stage. This cycle includes phases in which the nerve excitability is decreased ('refractory period' or increased ('supernormal period'). Refractoriness depends on many factors and its interpretation is therefore not univoqual. Data were provided for information only.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Refractoriness (%)-4.28 percentage of refractorinessStandard Deviation 32.21
p-value: 0.3303Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Rheobase (mA)

This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. Rheobase is the minimal strength of an electrical stimulus of infinitely long duration that is able to cause excitation. Low values are associated with better outcome (the nerve becomes more excitable).

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Rheobase (mA)-5.905 mAStandard Deviation 6.283
p-value: 0.0004Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Strength-duration Time Constant (ms)

This secondary outcome measure is an electrophysiological testing endpoint. Absolute change from baseline at week 48. Strength-duration Time Constant (ms) is a measurement of excitability, defined as the duration of the stimulus that has twice the strength of the rheobase current (see below). The lower the rheobase is, the higher is the Strenght duration time constant. Accordingly, higer values of SDTC are associated with better outcome.

Time frame: 48 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
MD1003Strength-duration Time Constant (ms)0.068 msStandard Deviation 0.112
p-value: 0.0393Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 10, 2026