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Phase 3 Study of Ataluren in Participants With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (nmDMD) (ACT DMD)

Primary Purpose

Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ataluren
Placebo
Sponsored by
PTC Therapeutics
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne focused on measuring Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, Nonsense mutation, Premature stop codon, Becker muscular dystrophy, DMD/BMD, PTC124, Ataluren

Eligibility Criteria

7 Years - 16 Years (Child)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to provide written informed consent (parental/guardian consent if applicable)/assent per local requirements.
  • Phenotypic evidence of dystrophinopathy based on the onset of characteristic clinical symptoms or signs (for example; proximal muscle weakness, waddling gait, and Gowers' maneuver) by 6 years of age, an elevated serum creatinine kinase level, and ongoing difficulty with walking.
  • Documentation of the presence of a nonsense point mutation in the dystrophin gene as determined by gene sequencing from a laboratory certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) or an equivalent organization.
  • Documentation that a blood sample has been drawn for confirmation of the presence of a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene.
  • Use of systemic corticosteroids (prednisone, prednisolone, or deflazacort) for a minimum of 6 months immediately prior to start of study treatment, with no significant change in dosage or dosing regimen (not related to body weight change) for a minimum of 3 months immediately prior to start of study treatment and a reasonable expectation that dosage and dosing regimen will not change significantly for the duration of the study.
  • Valid Screening 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) greater than or equal to (≥) 150 meters. Valid Screening 6MWD must have been less than or equal to (≤) 80% of predicted for age and height.
  • Results of the 2 Baseline 6MWD results must be determined as valid and results of the Day 2 Baseline 6MWD must be within 20% of the Day 1 Baseline 6MWD.
  • Baseline 6MWD (mean of valid Day 1 and Day 2 values) must be no more than a 20% change from the valid Screening 6MWD.
  • Confirmed screening laboratory values within the central laboratory ranges (hepatic, renal, and serum electrolyte parameters).
  • Willingness to abstain from sexual intercourse or employ an approved method of contraception during the period of study drug administration and 6-week follow-up period.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, drug administration plan, study procedures, laboratory tests, and study restrictions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment with systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics within 3 months prior to start of study treatment.
  • Initiation of systemic corticosteroids therapy within 6 months prior to start of study treatment.
  • Change in systemic corticosteroid therapy (for example; change in type of drug, dose modification not related to body weight change, schedule modification, interruption, or reinitiation) within 3 months prior to start of study treatment.
  • Any change (initiation, change in type of drug, dose modification, schedule modification,interruption, discontinuation, or reinitiation) in prophylaxis/treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF) within 3 months prior to start of study treatment.
  • Ongoing use of coumarin-based anticoagulants (for example; warfarin), phenytoin, tolbutamide, or paclitaxel.
  • Prior therapy with ataluren.
  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or excipients of the study drug.
  • Exposure to another investigational drug within 3 months prior to start of study treatment.
  • History of major surgical procedure within 6 weeks prior to start of study treatment.
  • Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy (other than corticosteroids).
  • Ongoing participation in any clinical trial (except for studies specifically approved by PTC Therapeutics).
  • Expectation of major surgical procedure (for example; scoliosis surgery) during the 12-month treatment period of the study.
  • Requirement for daytime ventilator assistance.
  • Uncontrolled clinical symptoms and signs of CHF (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Stage C or Stage D).
  • Prior or ongoing medical condition (for example; concomitant illness, psychiatric condition, behavioral disorder, alcoholism, drug abuse), medical history, physical findings (for example; lower limb injury that may affect 6MWT performance), electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, or laboratory abnormality that, in the investigator's opinion, could adversely affect the safety of the participant, makes it unlikely that the course of treatment or follow-up would be completed, or could impair the assessment of study results.

Sites / Locations

  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • UC Davis Medical Center
  • Children's Hospital Colorado - Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
  • Child Neurology Center of Northwest Florida
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston
  • University of Minnesota
  • Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research
  • Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
  • Childrens Medical Center Dallas, Texas
  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • University of Utah
  • Seattle Children's Hospital - Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders
  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead
  • The Royal Children's Hospital
  • UZ Leuven
  • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagao Gesteira
  • Sao Paulo University -HC/FMUSP
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • British Columbia Children's Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
  • Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna
  • Hospital Clinico Universidad Catolica
  • University Hospital Brno
  • Motol University Hospital
  • Hospital de la Timone
  • CHU de Nantes
  • Hopital Necker - Enfants Malades
  • Groupe Hospitalier La Pitie-Salpetriere
  • University of Essen-Duisburg
  • University Hospital Medical Center Freiburg
  • Hadassah University Hospital
  • Policlinico Universitario G. Martino
  • Fondazione IRCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano
  • Bambino Gesu Hospital
  • U.O. Complessa di Neuropsichiatria Infantile
  • Seoul National University Hospital
  • Medical University of Warsaw
  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
  • Hospital Universitari i Politecnic la Fe
  • Queen Silvia Children's Hospital
  • Astrid Lindgren Childrens Hospital
  • CHUV Lausanne
  • Hacettepe Childrens Hospital
  • University College London Institute of Child Health
  • Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
  • The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Placebo

Ataluren

Arm Description

Participants will receive placebo matching to ataluren orally 3 times a day (TID) at morning, midday, and evening for 48 weeks.

Participants will receive ataluren suspension orally TID, 10 milligrams/kilogram (mg/kg) at morning, 10 mg/kg at midday, and 20 mg/kg at evening (total daily dose 40 mg/kg) for 48 weeks.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in 6MWD at Week 48
The 6MWD test is a non-encouraged test performed in a 30 meters long flat corridor, where the participant is instructed to walk as far as possible, back and forth around two cones, with the permission to slow down, rest, or stop if needed. Ambulation was assessed via the 6MWD test following standardized procedures by measuring the 6MWD in meters. Participants were not permitted to use assistive devices (walker, long leg braces, or short leg braces) during the 6MWD test. Participants with confirmed loss of ambulation at a particular visit were assigned a 6MWD result of 0. Baseline and Week 48 6MWD values are each the average of two valid 6MWD values, or a single available value if one was missing.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Time to 10 Percent (%) Persistent Worsening in 6MWD
The 6MWD test is a non-encouraged test performed in a 30 meters long flat corridor, where the participant is instructed to walk as far as possible, back and forth around two cones, with the permission to slow down, rest, or stop if needed. Ambulation was assessed via the 6MWD test following standardized procedures by measuring the 6MWD in meters. Participants were not permitted to use assistive devices (walker, long leg braces, or short leg braces) during the 6MWD test. Time to 10% persistent worsening in 6MWD was defined as the last time that 6MWD was not 10% worse compared with baseline. Time to 10% persistent worsening in 6MWD <300 meters, >=300 to 400 meters, and >=400 meters was evaluated. For participants who did not have 10% 6MWD worsening or who were removed from study, time to 10% 6MWD worsening was censored at the time of the last 6MWD test. Participants who became non-ambulatory were considered to have 10% worsening.
Change From Baseline in Time to Walk/Run 10 Meters at Week 48
During the test for walking/running 10 meters, the method of walk/run used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to walk independently; 2. Unable to walk independently but can walk with support from a person or with assistive device (full leg calipers [knee-ankle-foot orthoses ] or walker); 3. Highly adapted gait, wide-based lordotic gait, cannot increase walking speed; 4. Moderately adapted gait, can pick up speed but cannot run; 5. Able to pick up speed but runs with a double stance phase (that is, cannot achieve both feet off the ground); 6. Runs and gets both feet off the ground (with no double stance phase). If the time taken to perform a test exceeded 30 seconds or if a participant could not perform the test due to disease progression, a value of 30 seconds was used. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Change From Baseline in Time to Climb 4 Stairs at Week 48
During the test for stair-climbing, the method of climbing used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to up climb 4 standard stairs; 2. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using both arms on one or both handrails; 3. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using one arm on one handrail; 4. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), not needing handrail; 5. Climbs 4 standard stairs alternating feet, needs handrail for support; 6. Climbs 4 standard stairs alternating feet, not needing handrail support. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Change From Baseline in Time to Descend 4 Stairs at Week 48
During the test for stair-descending, the method of descending used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to descend 4 standard stairs; 2. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using both arms on one or both handrails; 3. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using one arm on one handrail; 4. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), not needing handrail; 5. Descends 4 standard stairs alternating feet, needs handrail for support; 6. Descends 4 standard stairs alternating feet, not needing handrail support. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both SAEs and non-serious AEs. Treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was defined as an adverse event that occurred or worsened in the period extending from first dose of study drug to 6 weeks after the last dose of study drug. A summary of other non-serious AEs and all SAEs, regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported AE section'.

Full Information

First Posted
March 26, 2013
Last Updated
July 17, 2020
Sponsor
PTC Therapeutics
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01826487
Brief Title
Phase 3 Study of Ataluren in Participants With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (nmDMD)
Acronym
ACT DMD
Official Title
A Phase 3 Efficacy and Safety Study of Ataluren in Patients With Nonsense Mutation Dystrophinopathy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 26, 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 20, 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 20, 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
PTC Therapeutics

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Dystrophinopathy is a disease continuum that includes Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which develops in boys. It is caused by a mutation in the gene for dystrophin, a protein that is important for maintaining normal muscle structure and function. Loss of dystrophin causes muscle fragility that leads to weakness and loss of walking ability. A specific type of mutation, called a nonsense (premature stop codon) mutation is the cause of dystrophinopathy in approximately 10-15 percent (%) of boys with the disease. Ataluren is an orally delivered, investigational drug that has the potential to overcome the effects of the nonsense mutation. The main goal of this Phase 3 study is to evaluate the effect of ataluren on walking ability. The effect of ataluren on physical function, quality of life, and activities of daily living will be evaluated. This study will also provide additional information on the long-term safety of ataluren.
Detailed Description
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine the efficacy and safety of ataluren in participants with nmDMD.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Muscular Dystrophies, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic, Muscular Diseases, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Neuromuscular Diseases, Nervous System Diseases, Genetic Diseases, X-Linked, Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Keywords
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, Nonsense mutation, Premature stop codon, Becker muscular dystrophy, DMD/BMD, PTC124, Ataluren

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
230 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will receive placebo matching to ataluren orally 3 times a day (TID) at morning, midday, and evening for 48 weeks.
Arm Title
Ataluren
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will receive ataluren suspension orally TID, 10 milligrams/kilogram (mg/kg) at morning, 10 mg/kg at midday, and 20 mg/kg at evening (total daily dose 40 mg/kg) for 48 weeks.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ataluren
Other Intervention Name(s)
PTC124
Intervention Description
Ataluren will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the arm.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo will be administered as per the schedule specified in the arm.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in 6MWD at Week 48
Description
The 6MWD test is a non-encouraged test performed in a 30 meters long flat corridor, where the participant is instructed to walk as far as possible, back and forth around two cones, with the permission to slow down, rest, or stop if needed. Ambulation was assessed via the 6MWD test following standardized procedures by measuring the 6MWD in meters. Participants were not permitted to use assistive devices (walker, long leg braces, or short leg braces) during the 6MWD test. Participants with confirmed loss of ambulation at a particular visit were assigned a 6MWD result of 0. Baseline and Week 48 6MWD values are each the average of two valid 6MWD values, or a single available value if one was missing.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time to 10 Percent (%) Persistent Worsening in 6MWD
Description
The 6MWD test is a non-encouraged test performed in a 30 meters long flat corridor, where the participant is instructed to walk as far as possible, back and forth around two cones, with the permission to slow down, rest, or stop if needed. Ambulation was assessed via the 6MWD test following standardized procedures by measuring the 6MWD in meters. Participants were not permitted to use assistive devices (walker, long leg braces, or short leg braces) during the 6MWD test. Time to 10% persistent worsening in 6MWD was defined as the last time that 6MWD was not 10% worse compared with baseline. Time to 10% persistent worsening in 6MWD <300 meters, >=300 to 400 meters, and >=400 meters was evaluated. For participants who did not have 10% 6MWD worsening or who were removed from study, time to 10% 6MWD worsening was censored at the time of the last 6MWD test. Participants who became non-ambulatory were considered to have 10% worsening.
Time Frame
Baseline to Week 48
Title
Change From Baseline in Time to Walk/Run 10 Meters at Week 48
Description
During the test for walking/running 10 meters, the method of walk/run used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to walk independently; 2. Unable to walk independently but can walk with support from a person or with assistive device (full leg calipers [knee-ankle-foot orthoses ] or walker); 3. Highly adapted gait, wide-based lordotic gait, cannot increase walking speed; 4. Moderately adapted gait, can pick up speed but cannot run; 5. Able to pick up speed but runs with a double stance phase (that is, cannot achieve both feet off the ground); 6. Runs and gets both feet off the ground (with no double stance phase). If the time taken to perform a test exceeded 30 seconds or if a participant could not perform the test due to disease progression, a value of 30 seconds was used. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Change From Baseline in Time to Climb 4 Stairs at Week 48
Description
During the test for stair-climbing, the method of climbing used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to up climb 4 standard stairs; 2. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using both arms on one or both handrails; 3. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using one arm on one handrail; 4. Climbs 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), not needing handrail; 5. Climbs 4 standard stairs alternating feet, needs handrail for support; 6. Climbs 4 standard stairs alternating feet, not needing handrail support. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Change From Baseline in Time to Descend 4 Stairs at Week 48
Description
During the test for stair-descending, the method of descending used by the participant was categorized as follows: 1. Unable to descend 4 standard stairs; 2. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using both arms on one or both handrails; 3. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), using one arm on one handrail; 4. Descends 4 standard stairs "marking time" (climbs one foot at a time, with both feet on a step before moving to next step), not needing handrail; 5. Descends 4 standard stairs alternating feet, needs handrail for support; 6. Descends 4 standard stairs alternating feet, not needing handrail support. A cumulative change from baseline data has been reported.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
Description
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both SAEs and non-serious AEs. Treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was defined as an adverse event that occurred or worsened in the period extending from first dose of study drug to 6 weeks after the last dose of study drug. A summary of other non-serious AEs and all SAEs, regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported AE section'.
Time Frame
Baseline up to Week 54
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Change From Baseline in Physical Function Total Score as Measured by NSAA at Week 48
Description
Physical function was assessed via the NSAA, a functional scale specifically designed for ambulant Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) participants. The assessment comprised tests for 17 abilities of a participant, such as ability to stand, rise from the floor, get from lying to sitting, get from sitting to standing, raise one's head, stand on one's heels, hop, jump, and run. For each activity, a score of 0, 1, or 2 was recorded, with 0 = "unable to achieve independently," 1 = "modified method but achieves goal independent of physical assistance from another," or 2 = "normal- achieves goal without any assistance." The sum of these scores (except for 'raise one's head' activity score) was reported as the ordinal total score, which was transformed to a linear total score ranging from 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Participants with confirmed loss of ambulation at a particular visit were assigned a score of 0.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Number of Participants With Change From Baseline in Activities of Daily Living and Disease Status at Week 48, as Assessed by a Standardized Survey Administered by Site Personnel
Description
Changes in activities of daily living and disease symptoms were captured via a DMD-specific survey administered by Site personnel. At screening or baseline, the participant and/or parent/caregiver were asked to identify any activities of daily living (for example, ambulation, balance, personal hygiene/grooming, dressing and undressing, self-feeding, using the bathroom, handwriting, school performance, behavior or energy level) or symptoms that were affected by the participant's DMD. At post-baseline visit (Week 48), the same participant and/or parent/caregiver was asked to describe any changes from baseline in those activities of daily living/symptoms, within the following categories: physical functioning; general energy level; cognition/school function; emotional/social functioning; and sleep. Changes from baseline were reported on a 5-point Likert scale: 1 (much worse), 2 (slightly worse), 3 (unchanged), 4 (slightly better), or 5 (much better).
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Change From Baseline in PODCI Transfers/Basic Mobility and Sports/Physical Functioning Scores at Week 48
Description
Changes in health-related quality of life (HRQL) were measured via the PODCI questionnaire that has been shown to correlate with disease progression and clinical outcome measures in DMD. PODCI includes a Global Functioning Scale and 5 core scales: Upper Extremity and Physical Function,Transfer/Basic Mobility, Sports/Physical Functioning, Pain/Comfort,and Happiness. The following PODCI domains were prespecified in the protocol for analysis:Transfers/Basic Mobility domain assesses difficulty experienced in performing routine motor activities in daily life. Sports/Physical Functioning domain assesses difficulty encountered in participating in more active recreational activities. Each domain was scored from 0 to 100, with 0 representing a poor outcome/worse health, while 100 representing the highest level of functioning and least pain.
Time Frame
Baseline, Week 48
Title
Ataluren Plasma Concentration
Description
Plasma samples for the determination of ataluren concentrations were analyzed using a validated high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS) method with a lower limit of quantitation of 0.5 micrograms/milliliter (mcg/mL).
Time Frame
Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48
Title
Study Drug Compliance
Description
Study drug compliance was assessed by quantification of used and unused study drug. Compliance was assessed in terms of the percentage of drug actually taken relative to the amount that should have been taken during the study.
Time Frame
Baseline to Week 48

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
7 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
16 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ability to provide written informed consent (parental/guardian consent if applicable)/assent per local requirements. Phenotypic evidence of dystrophinopathy based on the onset of characteristic clinical symptoms or signs (for example; proximal muscle weakness, waddling gait, and Gowers' maneuver) by 6 years of age, an elevated serum creatinine kinase level, and ongoing difficulty with walking. Documentation of the presence of a nonsense point mutation in the dystrophin gene as determined by gene sequencing from a laboratory certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act/Amendment (CLIA) or an equivalent organization. Documentation that a blood sample has been drawn for confirmation of the presence of a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene. Use of systemic corticosteroids (prednisone, prednisolone, or deflazacort) for a minimum of 6 months immediately prior to start of study treatment, with no significant change in dosage or dosing regimen (not related to body weight change) for a minimum of 3 months immediately prior to start of study treatment and a reasonable expectation that dosage and dosing regimen will not change significantly for the duration of the study. Valid Screening 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) greater than or equal to (≥) 150 meters. Valid Screening 6MWD must have been less than or equal to (≤) 80% of predicted for age and height. Results of the 2 Baseline 6MWD results must be determined as valid and results of the Day 2 Baseline 6MWD must be within 20% of the Day 1 Baseline 6MWD. Baseline 6MWD (mean of valid Day 1 and Day 2 values) must be no more than a 20% change from the valid Screening 6MWD. Confirmed screening laboratory values within the central laboratory ranges (hepatic, renal, and serum electrolyte parameters). Willingness to abstain from sexual intercourse or employ an approved method of contraception during the period of study drug administration and 6-week follow-up period. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, drug administration plan, study procedures, laboratory tests, and study restrictions. Exclusion Criteria: Treatment with systemic aminoglycoside antibiotics within 3 months prior to start of study treatment. Initiation of systemic corticosteroids therapy within 6 months prior to start of study treatment. Change in systemic corticosteroid therapy (for example; change in type of drug, dose modification not related to body weight change, schedule modification, interruption, or reinitiation) within 3 months prior to start of study treatment. Any change (initiation, change in type of drug, dose modification, schedule modification,interruption, discontinuation, or reinitiation) in prophylaxis/treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF) within 3 months prior to start of study treatment. Ongoing use of coumarin-based anticoagulants (for example; warfarin), phenytoin, tolbutamide, or paclitaxel. Prior therapy with ataluren. Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or excipients of the study drug. Exposure to another investigational drug within 3 months prior to start of study treatment. History of major surgical procedure within 6 weeks prior to start of study treatment. Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy (other than corticosteroids). Ongoing participation in any clinical trial (except for studies specifically approved by PTC Therapeutics). Expectation of major surgical procedure (for example; scoliosis surgery) during the 12-month treatment period of the study. Requirement for daytime ventilator assistance. Uncontrolled clinical symptoms and signs of CHF (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Stage C or Stage D). Prior or ongoing medical condition (for example; concomitant illness, psychiatric condition, behavioral disorder, alcoholism, drug abuse), medical history, physical findings (for example; lower limb injury that may affect 6MWT performance), electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, or laboratory abnormality that, in the investigator's opinion, could adversely affect the safety of the participant, makes it unlikely that the course of treatment or follow-up would be completed, or could impair the assessment of study results.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Robert Spiegel, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
PTC Therapeutics
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of California, Los Angeles
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90095
Country
United States
Facility Name
UC Davis Medical Center
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95817
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Hospital Colorado - Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
City
Aurora
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80045
Country
United States
Facility Name
Child Neurology Center of Northwest Florida
City
Gulf Breeze
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32561
Country
United States
Facility Name
Rush University Medical Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60612
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Iowa
City
Iowa City
State/Province
Iowa
ZIP/Postal Code
52242
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Kansas Medical Center
City
Kansas City
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66160
Country
United States
Facility Name
Boston Children's Hospital
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02115
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Hospital Boston
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02115
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Minnesota
City
Minneapolis
State/Province
Minnesota
ZIP/Postal Code
55455
Country
United States
Facility Name
Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63110
Country
United States
Facility Name
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10032
Country
United States
Facility Name
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
City
Cincinnati
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45229-3039
Country
United States
Facility Name
Nationwide Children's Hospital
City
Columbus
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
43209
Country
United States
Facility Name
Oregon Health & Science University
City
Portland
State/Province
Oregon
ZIP/Postal Code
97239
Country
United States
Facility Name
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19104
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
City
Pittsburgh
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15224
Country
United States
Facility Name
Childrens Medical Center Dallas, Texas
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75207
Country
United States
Facility Name
Texas Children's Hospital
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Utah
City
Salt Lake City
State/Province
Utah
ZIP/Postal Code
84112
Country
United States
Facility Name
Seattle Children's Hospital - Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders
City
Seattle
State/Province
Washington
ZIP/Postal Code
98105
Country
United States
Facility Name
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
City
Westmead
State/Province
New South Wales
ZIP/Postal Code
2145
Country
Australia
Facility Name
The Royal Children's Hospital
City
Parkville
State/Province
Victoria
ZIP/Postal Code
3052
Country
Australia
Facility Name
UZ Leuven
City
Leuven
ZIP/Postal Code
3000
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagao Gesteira
City
Rio de Janeiro
ZIP/Postal Code
21.941-912
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Sao Paulo University -HC/FMUSP
City
São Paulo
ZIP/Postal Code
05403-900
Country
Brazil
Facility Name
Alberta Children's Hospital
City
Calgary
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T3B 6A8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
British Columbia Children's Hospital
City
Vancouver
State/Province
British Columbia
ZIP/Postal Code
V6H 3V4
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Children's Hospital of Western Ontario
City
London
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
N6A 2E3
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna
City
Santiago
State/Province
Región Metropolitana
Country
Chile
Facility Name
Hospital Clinico Universidad Catolica
City
Santiago
ZIP/Postal Code
8330073
Country
Chile
Facility Name
University Hospital Brno
City
Brno
ZIP/Postal Code
635 00
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Motol University Hospital
City
Praha
ZIP/Postal Code
150 06
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Hospital de la Timone
City
Marseille
ZIP/Postal Code
13385
Country
France
Facility Name
CHU de Nantes
City
Nantes Cedex
ZIP/Postal Code
44093
Country
France
Facility Name
Hopital Necker - Enfants Malades
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75015
Country
France
Facility Name
Groupe Hospitalier La Pitie-Salpetriere
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75651
Country
France
Facility Name
University of Essen-Duisburg
City
Essen
ZIP/Postal Code
45122
Country
Germany
Facility Name
University Hospital Medical Center Freiburg
City
Freiburg
ZIP/Postal Code
79106
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Hadassah University Hospital
City
Jerusalem
ZIP/Postal Code
91240
Country
Israel
Facility Name
Policlinico Universitario G. Martino
City
Messina
State/Province
Sicily
ZIP/Postal Code
98125
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Fondazione IRCS Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano
City
Milan
ZIP/Postal Code
20122
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Bambino Gesu Hospital
City
Rome
ZIP/Postal Code
00165
Country
Italy
Facility Name
U.O. Complessa di Neuropsichiatria Infantile
City
Rome
ZIP/Postal Code
00168
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Seoul National University Hospital
City
Seoul
ZIP/Postal Code
110-744
Country
Korea, Republic of
Facility Name
Medical University of Warsaw
City
Warsaw
ZIP/Postal Code
85- 822
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Hospital Sant Joan de Deu
City
Barcelona
ZIP/Postal Code
08950
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Hospital Universitari i Politecnic la Fe
City
Valencia
ZIP/Postal Code
46026
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Queen Silvia Children's Hospital
City
Goteburg
ZIP/Postal Code
SE-416 85
Country
Sweden
Facility Name
Astrid Lindgren Childrens Hospital
City
Stockholm
ZIP/Postal Code
17176
Country
Sweden
Facility Name
CHUV Lausanne
City
Lausanne
ZIP/Postal Code
1011
Country
Switzerland
Facility Name
Hacettepe Childrens Hospital
City
Ankara
ZIP/Postal Code
06100
Country
Turkey
Facility Name
University College London Institute of Child Health
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
WC1N 1EH
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
City
Manchester
ZIP/Postal Code
M13 9WL
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust
City
Newcastle upon Tyne
ZIP/Postal Code
NE1 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
34693725
Citation
Shieh PB, Elfring G, Trifillis P, Santos C, Peltz SW, Parsons JA, Apkon S, Darras BT, Campbell C, McDonald CM; Members of the Ataluren Phase IIb Study Group; Members of the Ataluren Phase IIb Study Clinical Evaluator Training Group; Members of the ACT DMD Study Group; Members of the ACT DMD Clinical Evaluator Training Group. Meta-analyses of deflazacort versus prednisone/prednisolone in patients with nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. J Comp Eff Res. 2021 Dec;10(18):1337-1347. doi: 10.2217/cer-2021-0018. Epub 2021 Oct 25.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
34383312
Citation
McDonald CM, Wei LJ, Flanigan KM, Elfring G, Trifillis P, Muntoni F; ACT DMD Clinical Evaluator Training Group; ACT DMD Study Group. Evaluating longitudinal therapy effects via the North Star Ambulatory Assessment. Muscle Nerve. 2021 Nov;64(5):614-619. doi: 10.1002/mus.27396. Epub 2021 Sep 2.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
32851872
Citation
Campbell C, Barohn RJ, Bertini E, Chabrol B, Comi GP, Darras BT, Finkel RS, Flanigan KM, Goemans N, Iannaccone ST, Jones KJ, Kirschner J, Mah JK, Mathews KD, McDonald CM, Mercuri E, Nevo Y, Pereon Y, Renfroe JB, Ryan MM, Sampson JB, Schara U, Sejersen T, Selby K, Tulinius M, Vilchez JJ, Voit T, Wei LJ, Wong BL, Elfring G, Souza M, McIntosh J, Trifillis P, Peltz SW, Muntoni F; PTC124-GD-007-DMD Study Group; ACT DMD Study Group; Clinical Evaluator Training Groups. Meta-analyses of ataluren randomized controlled trials in nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. J Comp Eff Res. 2020 Oct;9(14):973-984. doi: 10.2217/cer-2020-0095. Epub 2020 Aug 27.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
28728956
Citation
McDonald CM, Campbell C, Torricelli RE, Finkel RS, Flanigan KM, Goemans N, Heydemann P, Kaminska A, Kirschner J, Muntoni F, Osorio AN, Schara U, Sejersen T, Shieh PB, Sweeney HL, Topaloglu H, Tulinius M, Vilchez JJ, Voit T, Wong B, Elfring G, Kroger H, Luo X, McIntosh J, Ong T, Riebling P, Souza M, Spiegel RJ, Peltz SW, Mercuri E; Clinical Evaluator Training Group; ACT DMD Study Group. Ataluren in patients with nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (ACT DMD): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2017 Sep 23;390(10101):1489-1498. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31611-2. Epub 2017 Jul 17.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
http://www.ptcbio.com
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