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MExiletine Versus Lamotrigine in Non-Dystrophic Myotonias (MEND)

Primary Purpose

Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Mexiletine
Lamotrigine 25Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Sponsored by
University College, London
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 90 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adults (≥ 18years),
  • genetically confirmed non-dystrophic myotonia (NDM),
  • presence of symptomatic myotonia as reported by the participant.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • concomitant medical conditions that would preclude the use of mexiletine or lamotrigine,
  • evidence of severe kidney disease or severe liver impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as calculated by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) Creatinine Equation <60ml/min/1.73m2],
  • pregnant or breastfeeding women,
  • participation in other treatment studies <30days before enrolment.

Sites / Locations

  • University College London HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Lamotrigine

Mexiletine

Arm Description

When on the lamotrigine treatment arm, the participant will commence at lamotrigine 25mg (milligram) daily for two weeks; then increase to 25mg twice daily for two weeks; then increase to 50mg daily for one week; then increase to 100mg in the morning, 50mg at midday and 50mg at night for one week; then increase to 100mg in the morning, 50mg at midday and 100mg at night for two weeks.

When on the mexiletine treatment arm, the participant will commence at mexiletine 100mg daily for two weeks; then increase to 200mg daily for two weeks; then increase to 200mg twice daily for one week; then increase to 200mg three times a day for one week; then remain on 200mg three times a day for two weeks.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) -diary score
Improvement seen on the 9 point Interactive Voice Response (IVR) -diary score

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome - Timed up and go
Timed up and go
Secondary Outcome - Timed sit to stand
Timed sit to stand
Fatigue Scale
minimum 9 - minimal fatigue. maximum 63 - severe fatigue
Secondary Outcome
Brain Pain inventory
Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
minimum score 0 - more disability; maximum score 100 - less disability
Myotonia Behaviour Score
minimum score 0 - minimum stiffness; maximum score 5 - incapacitating stiffness

Full Information

First Posted
August 11, 2021
Last Updated
November 1, 2022
Sponsor
University College, London
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05017155
Brief Title
MExiletine Versus Lamotrigine in Non-Dystrophic Myotonias
Acronym
MEND
Official Title
A Phase III, Randomised, Double Blinded, Head-to-head, Single-site, Cross-over Trial of Lamotrigine Versus Mexiletine for Non-dystrophic Myotonias
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
August 12, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
April 2, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University College, London

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is a clinical trial to determine if Lamotrigine is non-inferior to Mexiletine for the treatment of myotonia in patients with Non-Dystrophic Myotonia. Non-dystrophic Myotonia is a genetic condition for which there is no cure. It affects patients for the duration of their life and impacts work, leisure and can lead to significant morbidity. The study is a cross-over design - participants will be randomized to either lamotrigine or mexiletine first for 8 weeks and then swap over after a week wash-out to the other medication for a further 8 weeks. Participants and investigators will be blinded to the treatment schedule. 60 participants will recruited through the clinical service, national registry and national liaison.
Detailed Description
The current first line treatment for Non-Dystrophic Myotonia (NDM) - Mexiletine - is ineffective in some patients, cannot be used in pregnancy, has side effects and is expensive with limited access in the UK, prompting the clear need for an alternative. A recent open label trial has demonstrated efficacy of Lamotrigine in treating NDMs, raising the possibility of Lamotrigine superseding Mexiletine as the first line agent. As the nationally commissioned highly specialised service for channelopathies, more patients are being seen than in other centres, have a track record of trials in NDMs published in high impact factor journals, and are best placed to conduct a trial of Mexiletine versus Lamotrigine. Clinical morbidity: NDM impairs mobility, causes social embarrassment and impacts on quality of life. NDMs are a group of rare genetic neuromuscular disorders caused by dysfunction of ion channels that are critical for muscle membrane excitability. The hallmark of these disorders is that symptoms occur in an episodic or paroxysmal fashion causing acute disability. The NDMs include myotonia congenita (MC), sodium channel myotonia (SMC) and paramyotonia congenita (PMC). They have a point prevalence in England of 1.12/100,000. MC is due to mutations in the Chloride Channel gene (CLCN1), which codes for the muscle chloride channel clc-1. SMC and PMC are caused by mutations in the Sodium Channel Gene (SCN4A), which codes for the skeletal muscle voltage gated sodium channel Nav1.4. Both of these channels are essential for regulating normal muscle membrane excitability, muscle contraction and relaxation. NDMs are therefore unified by a common pathomechanism of altered muscle membrane excitability. The membrane becomes hyper-excitable resulting in spontaneous depolarisation and contraction after a motor nerve stimulus. The primary clinical manifestation of NDM is myotonia - delayed relaxation of skeletal muscle after contraction. Myotonia is experienced by patients as muscles "locking", "sticking" or "cramping". Symptoms commonly affect the leg muscles and are precipitated by sudden or initial movement leading to falls and injury. They are also exacerbated by prolonged sitting, especially after preceding physical activity, and changes in environmental temperature. This can be particularly problematic on public transport which may stop abruptly, causing falls or inability to exit quickly enough, missing their destination. These difficulties can limit independence, social activity, choice of employment and are often socially embarrassing. The symptomatic relationship with activity often leads to sedentary behaviour which in turn is a risk factor for additional co-morbidities e.g. heart disease or stroke. The condition is frequently painful, with pain and impaired physical ability impacting significantly on quality of life. Symptoms commonly worsen during pregnancy which can be compounded by the need to discontinue current pharmacological therapies due to a lack of safety data during pregnancy. Limitations of current pharmacological therapies: There is currently no cure or disease-modifying treatment for NDM. Sodium channel blockers are used for symptomatic relief. Previously it was shown that Mexiletine is effective in reducing myotonia and improving quality of life in an international randomised placebo controlled trial. Mexiletine has become first line treatment for NDM but not all patients respond to mexiletine and a significant proportion, up to a third develop side effects, the most common being gastro-intestinal. Mexiletine has also been shown to be less beneficial for patients with MC than those with Sodium Channel Myotonia (SCM) or PMC. Additionally, mexiletine cannot be prescribed in pregnancy, when myotonia often worsens. Mexiletine is expensive and can only be accessed by specialist centres. This can have practical difficulties and limit access to treatment for some patients. There is a clear clinical need for an alternative therapeutic option to Mexiletine for the treatment of NDM. The study design has been chosen specifically to allow participants to be internal controls. The degree of myotonia varies with changes in temperature and degree of activity. A highly active participant cannot be directly compared to a sedentary participant, hence the use of internal controls in an 'n of one' trial accounts for this variability. The participants and investigators will be blinded with the use of over-encapsulated mexiletine and lamotrigine dispensed via a predetermined randomisation scheduled. Blinding is important to eliminate bias and in ensuring unbiased completion of subjective questionnaires.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Non-Dystrophic Myotonia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Model Description
Participants will be recruited from University College London Hospital (UCLH). After screening and consent, randomisation will occur to one of two arms. The participant will participate in two consecutive time periods. A time period will consist of 8 weeks of Mexiletine or Lamotrigine. The second time period will then occur after 7 days of washout. The patient will then take the alternative drug. Visits will occur at the end of each period and can be undertaken remotely as required. At each visit, the Interactive Voice Response (IVR)-Diary score will be performed and secondary measures including the Brief Pain Inventory, Modified Fatigue Severity Scale and Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire (SF-36). Objective recordings including Timed up and Go (TUG), Timed Sit to Stand (TST). Safety data will be recorded simultaneously. A participant diary will be utilised to record daily IVR-Diary scores, medication compliance and activity measures.
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
60 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Lamotrigine
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
When on the lamotrigine treatment arm, the participant will commence at lamotrigine 25mg (milligram) daily for two weeks; then increase to 25mg twice daily for two weeks; then increase to 50mg daily for one week; then increase to 100mg in the morning, 50mg at midday and 50mg at night for one week; then increase to 100mg in the morning, 50mg at midday and 100mg at night for two weeks.
Arm Title
Mexiletine
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
When on the mexiletine treatment arm, the participant will commence at mexiletine 100mg daily for two weeks; then increase to 200mg daily for two weeks; then increase to 200mg twice daily for one week; then increase to 200mg three times a day for one week; then remain on 200mg three times a day for two weeks.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Mexiletine
Intervention Description
Mexiletine is a sodium channel blocker shown to be effective in reducing myotonia in a multi-centre randomised trial.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Lamotrigine 25Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Intervention Description
Lamotrigine is an alternative sodium channel blocker that has been shown to be effective in one randomised controlled trial. It is currently used as a licensed medication for other neurological conditions.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) -diary score
Description
Improvement seen on the 9 point Interactive Voice Response (IVR) -diary score
Time Frame
Time Frame: last two weeks of each treatment period - [Minimum value 0- no myotonia. Maximum value 9 - severe myotonia].
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Secondary Outcome - Timed up and go
Description
Timed up and go
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)
Title
Secondary Outcome - Timed sit to stand
Description
Timed sit to stand
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)
Title
Fatigue Scale
Description
minimum 9 - minimal fatigue. maximum 63 - severe fatigue
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)
Title
Secondary Outcome
Description
Brain Pain inventory
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)
Title
Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)
Description
minimum score 0 - more disability; maximum score 100 - less disability
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)
Title
Myotonia Behaviour Score
Description
minimum score 0 - minimum stiffness; maximum score 5 - incapacitating stiffness
Time Frame
end of each treatment period (two months)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
90 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: adults (≥ 18years), genetically confirmed non-dystrophic myotonia (NDM), presence of symptomatic myotonia as reported by the participant. Exclusion Criteria: concomitant medical conditions that would preclude the use of mexiletine or lamotrigine, evidence of severe kidney disease or severe liver impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as calculated by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) Creatinine Equation <60ml/min/1.73m2], pregnant or breastfeeding women, participation in other treatment studies <30days before enrolment.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Vinojini Vivekanandam, Dr
Phone
02031087182
Email
v.vivekanandam@ucl.ac.uk
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Iwona Skorupinska, Nurse
Phone
020 3108 7515
Email
iwona.skorupinska@nhs.net
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University College London Hospital
City
London
ZIP/Postal Code
WC1N 3BG
Country
United Kingdom
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Vinojini Vivekanandam, Dr
Email
v.vivekanandam@ucl.ac.uk
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Iwona Skorupinska, Nurse
Phone
020 3108 7515
Email
iwona.skorupinska@nhs.net

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Request for sharing anonymised data can be made to the Chief Investigator (CI) for discussion/consideration.

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