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Pyridostigmine and Amifampridine for Myasthenia Gravis (IMPACT-MG)

Primary Purpose

Myasthenia Gravis

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
Netherlands
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pyridostigmine
Amifampridine (base) with modified release
Placebo
Placebo
Sponsored by
Leiden University Medical Center
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Myasthenia Gravis

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Age >18 years AChR positive myasthenia gravis (ocular or generalized) Current use of pyridostigmine MGFA Clinical Classification I-IV Receiving a stable dose of MG treatment (other than pyridostigmine). If applicable: A stable steroid regimen for 1 month Nonsteroidal immunosuppressants: i. Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine or other nonsteroid immunosuppressive agents start > 3 months ago and a stable regimen for 1 month. ii. Rituximab start > 6 months ago, complement inhibitors and Fc receptor inhibitors start > 6 months ago and a stable regimen for 3 months. Additional inclusion criteria for part 2 To be eligible for participation in part 2 of the study patients must score >10 points on the MGII questionnaire at inclusion. We will include a maximum of 5 patients with a MGFA class I (i.e. 20 percent of the total number of included patients) to ensure that this study accurately reflects the clinical population. Exclusion Criteria: Use of intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange <4 weeks or planned during the trial. Thymectomy < 6 months, or thymectomy (expected) to take place during the trial Use of other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors than pyridostigmine Pregnancy, lactation or intention to become pregnant during the study Treatment with amifampridine is contraindicated. Contraindications include a history of epilepsy, uncontrolled asthma, inherited QT syndrome / a prolonged QT interval (as indicated by ECG), any drug known to cause QT c-prolongation, any drug known to lower the epileptic threshold, a known hypersensitivity reaction to the active substance or to any of the excipients. The patient is unable to fill out the study questionnaires or be interviewed in Dutch, or is unable to undergo the tests needed for the study, or is unable to give informed consent for participation in the study. The investigator can exclude patients for this trial which are deemed not suitable for any reason.

Sites / Locations

  • Leiden University Medical CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Pyridostigmine

Placebo (pyridostigmine)

Amifampridine (base) with modified release

Placebo (amifampridine)

Arm Description

The dose of pyridostigmine will be based on the patient's prior experience with pyridostigmine under the assumption that the patient already gained sufficient experience during their disease course to know which dose is effective for them as patients are advised by their treating neurologist to continually adjust their dose based on their symptoms and side effects.

Same as "Experimental", however capsules contain placebo.

Patients will receive amifampridine 2 dd 15 mg and amifampridine 2 dd 30 mg as add-on to the pre-study dose of pyridostigmine.

Same as "Experimental", however capsules contain placebo.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

A clinically relevant change in Myasthenia Gravis Impairment Index (MGII) compared to placebo.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change on 9-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) compared to placebo
Change on the 15-item revised version of the Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life questionnaire (MG-QoL15r) compared to placebo
A clinically relevant change (≥2 points change) on the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score compared to placebo.
A clinically relevant change (≥3 points change) on the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score compared to placebo.
Number of patients not able to complete first wash-out period due to an increase in myasthenic symptoms.
Number of times escape medication is used (including effect on symptoms)
Trough concentrations of pyridostigmine and amifampridine
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-8)
Time of maximum concentration (Tmax)
Serum half-life (T1/2)
Trough concentration (Ctrough)
Dose-response between serum concentrations of amifampridine and hand grip strength as measured with hand-held dynamometer.
Utility as assessed by the 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L)
Healthcare use as assessed by the adapted iMCQ (iMTA Medical Consumption Questionnaire)
The iMCQ is adapted by omitting the modules on medication and travel. The recall period for the iMCQ is set to 12 months.
Productivity as assessed by the adapted iPCQ (iMTA Productivity Cost Questionnaire)
The recall period for the iPCQ is set to 3 months.

Full Information

First Posted
June 6, 2023
Last Updated
June 16, 2023
Sponsor
Leiden University Medical Center
Collaborators
NMD Pharma A/S
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05919407
Brief Title
Pyridostigmine and Amifampridine for Myasthenia Gravis
Acronym
IMPACT-MG
Official Title
IMproving Symptomatic Treatment With Pyridostigmine and Amifampridine: a Randomized Double-blinded, Placebo Controlled Crossover Trial in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis (IMPACT-MG)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
March 22, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 22, 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 22, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Leiden University Medical Center
Collaborators
NMD Pharma A/S

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover intervention study evaluating the effect of pyridostigmine (part 1) and amifampridine (part 2) in Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
Detailed Description
In the first part of the study, patients who are currently using pyridostigmine will be randomly allocated to one of two consecutive treatment periods in which patients either first receive placebo and then their usual dose of pyridostigmine, or vice versa. Each treatment period lasts 5 days with a 2-day wash-out period between each treatment period. Measurements will be performed at every last day of a treatment period (day 5 and day 12). In the second part of the study the effect of two doses of amifampridine as add-on to pyridostigmine will be studied. Patients will be randomly assigned to either one of three treatment sequences; 1) amifampridine 30 mg - amifampridine 60 mg - placebo or 2) amifampridine 60 mg - placebo - amifampridine 30 mg or 3) placebo - amifampridine 30 mg - amifampridine 60 mg. Again, each treatment period consists of 5 days and will be separated by a 2-day wash-out period. Measurements will be performed at every last day of treatment (day 19, day 26 and day 33). Patients will have the option to participate in a substudy to characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of amifampridine in AChR positive MG patients.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Myasthenia Gravis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
24 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pyridostigmine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The dose of pyridostigmine will be based on the patient's prior experience with pyridostigmine under the assumption that the patient already gained sufficient experience during their disease course to know which dose is effective for them as patients are advised by their treating neurologist to continually adjust their dose based on their symptoms and side effects.
Arm Title
Placebo (pyridostigmine)
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Same as "Experimental", however capsules contain placebo.
Arm Title
Amifampridine (base) with modified release
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients will receive amifampridine 2 dd 15 mg and amifampridine 2 dd 30 mg as add-on to the pre-study dose of pyridostigmine.
Arm Title
Placebo (amifampridine)
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Same as "Experimental", however capsules contain placebo.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pyridostigmine
Intervention Description
Participants will receive pyridostigmine 10 mg tablets.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Amifampridine (base) with modified release
Intervention Description
Participants will receive amifampridine (base) with modified release 15 mg or 30 mg tablets.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
The placebo tablets will be identical apart from the active substance (pyridostigmine)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
The placebo tablets will be identical apart from the active substance (amifampridine base)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
A clinically relevant change in Myasthenia Gravis Impairment Index (MGII) compared to placebo.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change on 9-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) compared to placebo
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Change on the 15-item revised version of the Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life questionnaire (MG-QoL15r) compared to placebo
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
A clinically relevant change (≥2 points change) on the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score compared to placebo.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
A clinically relevant change (≥3 points change) on the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score compared to placebo.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Number of patients not able to complete first wash-out period due to an increase in myasthenic symptoms.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1 (crossover)
Title
Number of times escape medication is used (including effect on symptoms)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5 and Day 12 (cross-over),
Title
Trough concentrations of pyridostigmine and amifampridine
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-8)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Time of maximum concentration (Tmax)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Serum half-life (T1/2)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Trough concentration (Ctrough)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Dose-response between serum concentrations of amifampridine and hand grip strength as measured with hand-held dynamometer.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33 (cross-over),
Title
Utility as assessed by the 5-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-5L)
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1, Day 5, Day 12, Day 19, Day 26 and Day 33
Title
Healthcare use as assessed by the adapted iMCQ (iMTA Medical Consumption Questionnaire)
Description
The iMCQ is adapted by omitting the modules on medication and travel. The recall period for the iMCQ is set to 12 months.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1
Title
Productivity as assessed by the adapted iPCQ (iMTA Productivity Cost Questionnaire)
Description
The recall period for the iPCQ is set to 3 months.
Time Frame
Assessed on Day 1

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age >18 years AChR positive myasthenia gravis (ocular or generalized) Current use of pyridostigmine MGFA Clinical Classification I-IV Receiving a stable dose of MG treatment (other than pyridostigmine). If applicable: A stable steroid regimen for 1 month Nonsteroidal immunosuppressants: i. Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine or other nonsteroid immunosuppressive agents start > 3 months ago and a stable regimen for 1 month. ii. Rituximab start > 6 months ago, complement inhibitors and Fc receptor inhibitors start > 6 months ago and a stable regimen for 3 months. Additional inclusion criteria for part 2 To be eligible for participation in part 2 of the study patients must score >10 points on the MGII questionnaire at inclusion. We will include a maximum of 5 patients with a MGFA class I (i.e. 20 percent of the total number of included patients) to ensure that this study accurately reflects the clinical population. Exclusion Criteria: Use of intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange <4 weeks or planned during the trial. Thymectomy < 6 months, or thymectomy (expected) to take place during the trial Use of other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors than pyridostigmine Pregnancy, lactation or intention to become pregnant during the study Treatment with amifampridine is contraindicated. Contraindications include a history of epilepsy, uncontrolled asthma, inherited QT syndrome / a prolonged QT interval (as indicated by ECG), any drug known to cause QT c-prolongation, any drug known to lower the epileptic threshold, a known hypersensitivity reaction to the active substance or to any of the excipients. The patient is unable to fill out the study questionnaires or be interviewed in Dutch, or is unable to undergo the tests needed for the study, or is unable to give informed consent for participation in the study. The investigator can exclude patients for this trial which are deemed not suitable for any reason.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Martijn R. Tannemaat, MD, PhD
Phone
+31715262197
Email
m.r.tannemaat@lumc.nl
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Jan J.G.M. Verschuuren, MD, PhD
Phone
+31715262197
Email
j.j.g.m.verschuuren@lumc.nl
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Leiden University Medical Center
City
Leiden
State/Province
South-Holland
ZIP/Postal Code
2333 ZA
Country
Netherlands
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Martijn R. Tannemaat, MD, PhD
Phone
+31 71 5262197
Email
m.r.tannemaat@lumc.nl

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