search
Back to results

Efficacy and Safety of NFC-1 in Adolescents With Genetic Disorders Impacting mGluR and ADHD

Primary Purpose

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
NFC-1
Placebo
Sponsored by
Aevi Genomic Medicine, LLC, a Cerecor company
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
Full info

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 17 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has ADHD as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) and Version 5 of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-5) ≥ 28 at Baseline with or without conventional ADHD therapy.
  • Subject has an intelligence quotient (IQ) > 79, based on the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, second edition (WASI-II).
  • Subject has been genotyped previously and determined to have disruptive mutations in genes within the glutamate receptor metabotropic (GRM)-network as determined by the presence of copy number variations (CNVs) (GRM biomarker-positive subjects). The confirmation of a subject's positive status will be provided by the sponsor.
  • Subject is judged to be in general good health, other than having ADHD, based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs measurements, laboratory safety tests, and the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) performed at the Screening Visit and/or prior to administration of investigational product (IP).
  • Subject has no clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at the Screening Visit and/or prior to administration of IP such as serious arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia, cardiac conduction problems, or other abnormalities deemed to be a potential safety issue.
  • Parent/legal guardian and subject understand the study procedures and agree to the subject's participation in the study as indicated by parental/legal guardian signature on the subject informed consent form and subject signature on the assent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with prior diagnosis of comorbid major psychiatric disorders (ie, aside from ADHD), including major depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, pervasive development disorder, and intellectual disability.
  • Subject is currently taking a prohibited medication and/or is unwilling to wean off current ADHD medication to participate in the study
  • Subject has a history of any illness that in the opinion of the study investigator might confound the results of the study or poses an additional risk to the subject by his or her participation in the study.
  • Subject has a known history or presence of syncope, cardiac conduction problems (eg, clinically significant heart block), exercise-related cardiac events including syncope and pre-syncope, or clinically significant bradycardia.
  • Subject has a history of stroke, chronic seizures, or major neurological disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the subject's ability to participate and/or be evaluated in the study.

Sites / Locations

  • The Clinical Trials Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

NFC-1

Placebo

Arm Description

Doses of NFC-1 will be administered as 100, 200, or 400 mg twice daily as capsules for oral administration.

Matching placebo capsules.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale, Version 5 (ADHD-RS-5) Total Score
The ADHD-RS-5 is comprised of 18 frequency items and 12 impairment items. Each frequency item was scored on a scale from 0 = "Never or rarely" to 3 = "Very often". The ADHD-RS-5 total score was calculated as the sum of the 18 frequency item scores. The total score ranges from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. Change from baseline value were calculated as the assessment value minus the baseline value.
Clinical Global Impression - Global Improvement (CGI -I) Response
The CGI-I item is rated on a 7-point scale from 1 = "Very much improved", 2 = "Much improved", 3 = "Minimally improved", 4 = "No change", 5 = "Minimally worse", 6 = "Much worse", 7 = "Very much worse". Response is defined as achieving a CGI-I score of 1 or 2, scores of 3 to 7 or missing are defined as Non Response

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
May 13, 2016
Last Updated
August 2, 2021
Sponsor
Aevi Genomic Medicine, LLC, a Cerecor company
search

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02777931
Brief Title
Efficacy and Safety of NFC-1 in Adolescents With Genetic Disorders Impacting mGluR and ADHD
Official Title
A Multicenter, 6-week, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-design Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of NFC-1 in Adolescents (Ages 12-17) With Genetic Disorders Impacting Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors and ADHD
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 10, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 17, 2017 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Aevi Genomic Medicine, LLC, a Cerecor company

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of NFC-1 versus placebo in adolescents with ADHD who have genetic disorders impacting mGluRs.
Detailed Description
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of adolescents with ADHD who have genetic disorders impacting mGluRs. Approximately 90 subjects will receive randomized treatment with NFC-1 or placebo. Dosing will be optimized during the first 4 weeks of treatment, based on clinical response and tolerability, and maintained for an additional 2 weeks.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2, Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
101 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
NFC-1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Doses of NFC-1 will be administered as 100, 200, or 400 mg twice daily as capsules for oral administration.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Matching placebo capsules.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
NFC-1
Other Intervention Name(s)
NFC1
Intervention Description
NFC-1 is supplied as size 2 hard gelatin capsules.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Control
Intervention Description
Matching placebo capsules
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale, Version 5 (ADHD-RS-5) Total Score
Description
The ADHD-RS-5 is comprised of 18 frequency items and 12 impairment items. Each frequency item was scored on a scale from 0 = "Never or rarely" to 3 = "Very often". The ADHD-RS-5 total score was calculated as the sum of the 18 frequency item scores. The total score ranges from 0 to 54. Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity. Change from baseline value were calculated as the assessment value minus the baseline value.
Time Frame
Baseline to Visit 8 (Week 6)
Title
Clinical Global Impression - Global Improvement (CGI -I) Response
Description
The CGI-I item is rated on a 7-point scale from 1 = "Very much improved", 2 = "Much improved", 3 = "Minimally improved", 4 = "No change", 5 = "Minimally worse", 6 = "Much worse", 7 = "Very much worse". Response is defined as achieving a CGI-I score of 1 or 2, scores of 3 to 7 or missing are defined as Non Response
Time Frame
Visit 3 to Visit 8 (Week 6)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
17 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subject has ADHD as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) and Version 5 of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-5) ≥ 28 at Baseline with or without conventional ADHD therapy. Subject has an intelligence quotient (IQ) > 79, based on the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, second edition (WASI-II). Subject has been genotyped previously and determined to have disruptive mutations in genes within the glutamate receptor metabotropic (GRM)-network as determined by the presence of copy number variations (CNVs) (GRM biomarker-positive subjects). The confirmation of a subject's positive status will be provided by the sponsor. Subject is judged to be in general good health, other than having ADHD, based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs measurements, laboratory safety tests, and the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) performed at the Screening Visit and/or prior to administration of investigational product (IP). Subject has no clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at the Screening Visit and/or prior to administration of IP such as serious arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia, cardiac conduction problems, or other abnormalities deemed to be a potential safety issue. Parent/legal guardian and subject understand the study procedures and agree to the subject's participation in the study as indicated by parental/legal guardian signature on the subject informed consent form and subject signature on the assent form. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects with prior diagnosis of comorbid major psychiatric disorders (ie, aside from ADHD), including major depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, pervasive development disorder, and intellectual disability. Subject is currently taking a prohibited medication and/or is unwilling to wean off current ADHD medication to participate in the study Subject has a history of any illness that in the opinion of the study investigator might confound the results of the study or poses an additional risk to the subject by his or her participation in the study. Subject has a known history or presence of syncope, cardiac conduction problems (eg, clinically significant heart block), exercise-related cardiac events including syncope and pre-syncope, or clinically significant bradycardia. Subject has a history of stroke, chronic seizures, or major neurological disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the subject's ability to participate and/or be evaluated in the study.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The Clinical Trials Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute
City
Baltimore
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21205
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
35690720
Citation
Slaby I, Hain HS, Abrams D, Mentch FD, Glessner JT, Sleiman PMA, Hakonarson H. An electronic health record (EHR) phenotype algorithm to identify patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and psychiatric comorbidities. J Neurodev Disord. 2022 Jun 11;14(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s11689-022-09447-9.
Results Reference
derived

Learn more about this trial

Efficacy and Safety of NFC-1 in Adolescents With Genetic Disorders Impacting mGluR and ADHD

We'll reach out to this number within 24 hrs