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Assessment of Potential for Chronic Liver Injury in Participants Treated With Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) Oral Solution

Primary Purpose

Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Cannabidiol
Sponsored by
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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Eligibility
Locations
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Lennox Gastaut Syndrome focused on measuring Liver injury, Liver fibrosis, Epidiolex, Cannabidiol

Eligibility Criteria

1 Year - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participant is within the approved age range as per labeling recommendations.
  • Participant is either on existing Epidiolex therapy for treatment of a seizure disorder or is to be started on Epidiolex for treatment of an Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved indication.
  • Participant is willing to refrain from strenuous exercise 48 to 72 hours prior to all study visits with the exception of unscheduled visits.
  • Any non-pharmacological therapies (e.g., ketogenic diet) must also be stable up to 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit and expected to be stable throughout the duration of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant is currently using or within 3 months of screening has used recreational or medicinal cannabis, or synthetic cannabinoid-based medications, not including Epidiolex if currently prescribed.
  • Participant is not planning to abstain from using recreational cannabinoids or medicinal cannabis, or synthetic cannabinoid-based medications during the study.
  • Female participant is pregnant (positive pregnancy test), lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study and for 3 months thereafter.
  • Participant has any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant, other participants, or site staff at risk because of participation in the study, may influence the result of the study, or may affect the participant's ability to take part in the study
  • Participant has diseases or disorders which are associated with known severe liver fibrosis with a FibroScan score of ≥ 6.5 Kilopascals.
  • Positive serology panel (including hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C virus antibody) and/or positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody/p24 antigen screens at screening.
  • Following a physical examination, if the participant has any abnormalities that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent the participant from safe participation in the study.
  • Participant has significantly impaired hepatic function at Screening Visit alanine aminotransferase or aminotransferase > 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN), and total bilirubin > 2 x ULN or international normalized ratio > 1.5.
  • Participant is planning to have epilepsy surgery or other major surgery within five years.
  • Participant has or plans to have any medical device implanted that is contraindicated for use with FibroScan, with the investigator consulting with the Sponsor as needed.
  • Participation in any clinical trial involving an investigational medicinal product within 3 months prior to the Screening Visit or at any point during this study.

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Cannabidiol

Arm Description

Cannabidiol solution 100 milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) will be administered orally at a dose level of 5 mg/kg/day for 1 week, then increase to 10 mg/kg/day by the participant or their caregiver twice each day (morning and evening).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants With Liver Fibrosis and Evaluable Fibrotic Changes as Determined and Assessed by an Independent Adjudication Committee

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) to Platelet Ratio Index
Change from Baseline in the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Score
Change From Baseline in Fibrosis-4
Change From Baseline in FibroScan Scoring (FibroScan subset only)
Number of Participants With Potential Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
Number of Participants with Severe Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Clinical Laboratory Findings
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Physical Examinations

Full Information

First Posted
August 30, 2021
Last Updated
August 11, 2023
Sponsor
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05044819
Brief Title
Assessment of Potential for Chronic Liver Injury in Participants Treated With Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) Oral Solution
Official Title
A Long-term Safety Study to Assess the Potential for Chronic Liver Injury in Participants Treated With Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) Oral Solution
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
July 7, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 1, 2027 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Jazz Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will monitor for potential chronic liver injury and liver fibrosis, in participants treated with cannabidiol oral solution.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Keywords
Liver injury, Liver fibrosis, Epidiolex, Cannabidiol

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
150 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Cannabidiol
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Cannabidiol solution 100 milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) will be administered orally at a dose level of 5 mg/kg/day for 1 week, then increase to 10 mg/kg/day by the participant or their caregiver twice each day (morning and evening).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cannabidiol
Other Intervention Name(s)
Epidiolex
Intervention Description
Oral Cannabidiol solution 100 mg/mL
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants With Liver Fibrosis and Evaluable Fibrotic Changes as Determined and Assessed by an Independent Adjudication Committee
Time Frame
Screening, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) to Platelet Ratio Index
Time Frame
Baseline, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Change from Baseline in the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis Score
Time Frame
Baseline, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Change From Baseline in Fibrosis-4
Time Frame
Baseline, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Change From Baseline in FibroScan Scoring (FibroScan subset only)
Time Frame
Baseline, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Number of Participants With Potential Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
Time Frame
Day 1, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Number of Participants with Severe Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
Time Frame
Day 1, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Clinical Laboratory Findings
Time Frame
Day 1, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825
Title
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Physical Examinations
Time Frame
Day 1, Day 365, Day 730, Day 1095, Day 1460, and Day 1825

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
1 Year
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participant is within the approved age range as per labeling recommendations. Participants aged 1 to 3 years who are in the FibroScan subset will not undergo FibroScan assessments until they reach 4 years of age. Participant is either on existing Epidiolex therapy for treatment of a seizure disorder or is to be started on Epidiolex for treatment of an Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved indication. Participant is willing to refrain from strenuous exercise 48 to 72 hours prior to all study visits with the exception of unscheduled visits. Any non-pharmacological therapies (e.g., ketogenic diet) must also be stable up to 4 weeks prior to Screening Visit and expected to be stable throughout the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: Participant is currently using or within 3 months of screening has used recreational or medicinal cannabis, or synthetic cannabinoid-based medications, not including Epidiolex if currently prescribed. Participant is not planning to abstain from using recreational cannabinoids or medicinal cannabis, or synthetic cannabinoid-based medications during the study. Female participant is pregnant (positive pregnancy test), lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study and for 3 months thereafter. Participant has any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant, other participants, or site staff at risk because of participation in the study, may influence the result of the study, or may affect the participant's ability to take part in the study Participant has diseases or disorders which are associated with liver fibrosis with a FibroScan score of ≥ 6.5 Kilopascals (where FibroScan results are available). Positive serology panel (including hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C virus antibody) and/or positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody/p24 antigen screens at screening. Following a physical examination, if the participant has any abnormalities that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent the participant from safe participation in the study. Participant has significantly impaired hepatic function at Screening Visit alanine aminotransferase or aminotransferase > 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN), and total bilirubin > 2 x ULN or international normalized ratio > 1.5. Participant is planning to have epilepsy surgery or other major surgery within five years. Participant has or plans to have any medical device implanted that is contraindicated for use with FibroScan (only applicable for FibroScan subset), with the investigator consulting with the Sponsor as needed. Participation in any clinical trial involving an investigational medicinal product within 3 months prior to the Screening Visit or at any point during this study.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Medical Enquiries
Phone
1-833-424-6724
Email
medinfo.USA@gwpharm.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Little Rock
State/Province
Arkansas
ZIP/Postal Code
72758
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Downey
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90242
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Long Beach
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90806
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90095-1752
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Withdrawn
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95817
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Loxahatchee Groves
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33470
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33136
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33155
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33176
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32806
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Tampa
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33606
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Atlanta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30329
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Withdrawn
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Augusta
State/Province
Georgia
ZIP/Postal Code
30912
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Boise
State/Province
Idaho
ZIP/Postal Code
83702
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Wichita
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
67214
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Lexington
State/Province
Kentucky
ZIP/Postal Code
40504
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Baltimore
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
21205
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02114-2743
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Grand Rapids
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48503
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
New Brunswick
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
08901
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
New York
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10016
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Not yet recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Asheville
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28806
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Withdrawn
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Charlotte
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28203
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Durham
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27708
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Cincinnati
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
45219
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Oklahoma City
State/Province
Oklahoma
ZIP/Postal Code
73104
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19107
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Charleston
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29425
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Austin
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78758
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75251
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Withdrawn
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030-3000
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Round Rock
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78681
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Henrico
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23226
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Winchester
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
22601
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Name
Clinical Trial Site
City
Crab Orchard
State/Province
West Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
25827
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Withdrawn

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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