Trial Outcomes & Findings for CARNIVAL Type I: Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I (NCT NCT00661453)

NCT ID: NCT00661453

Last Updated: 2015-06-15

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

40 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

-2 weeks, + 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Results posted on

2015-06-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
SMA Type 1
All patients will receive VPA and carnitine. Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine: Drug: Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine; syrup; dosage is by weight
Overall Study
STARTED
38
Overall Study
COMPLETED
25
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
13

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

CARNIVAL Type I: Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type I

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
SMA Type 1
n=38 Participants
All patients will receive VPA and carnitine. Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine: Drug: Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine; syrup; dosage is by weight
Age, Continuous
5.52 months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.72 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
2 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
34 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
2 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks, + 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks, time 0, 3 months, 6 months

Population: 20 participants have baseline values, only 12 have 3 and 6 month values

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
SMA Type 1
n=20 Participants
All patients will receive VPA and carnitine. Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine: Drug: Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine; syrup; dosage is by weight
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Lean Mass 3 months
4993.92 g
Standard Deviation 1676.13
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Lean Mass 6 months
5133.83 g
Standard Deviation 2122.99
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Fat Mass Baseline
3011.37 g
Standard Deviation 1467.83
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Lean Mass Baseline
4317.15 g
Standard Deviation 1334.48
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Fat Mass 3 months
3618.25 g
Standard Deviation 1343.25
Anthropometric Measures of Nutritional Status (Body Mass Index [BMI] Z-scores, Weight for Length Ratios, Lean/Fat Mass Via DEXA, Growth Parameters, and Triceps Skinfold Measures)
Fat Mass 6 months
4316.08 g
Standard Deviation 1857.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: monthly

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: time 0, and monthly for 12 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks, time 0, 3 months, 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks, time 0 , 3 months, or 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks, time 0, 3 months, 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: -2 weeks or time 0, 3 months, 6 months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

SMA Type 1

Serious events: 29 serious events
Other events: 36 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
SMA Type 1
n=38 participants at risk
All patients will receive VPA and carnitine. Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine: Drug: Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine; syrup; dosage is by weight
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonitis
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Arrest
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
Congenital familial and genetic disorders - Other, specify
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
18.4%
7/38 • Number of events 9
General disorders
Fever
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pain
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
13.2%
5/38 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Bronchial Infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Lip Infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Lung Infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Wound Infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Urine output decreased
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Investigations - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
18.4%
7/38 • Number of events 9
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
15.8%
6/38 • Number of events 7
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
13.2%
5/38 • Number of events 6
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal Congestion
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Failure
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 5
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
34.2%
13/38 • Number of events 17
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
SMA Type 1
n=38 participants at risk
All patients will receive VPA and carnitine. Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine: Drug: Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine; syrup; dosage is by weight
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Middle Ear Inflammation
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear and labyrinth disorders - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Fever
31.6%
12/38 • Number of events 22
General disorders
Irritability
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Pain
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
26.3%
10/38 • Number of events 12
Immune system disorders
Allergic Reaction
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Bronchial Infection
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
Infections and infestations
Conjunctivitis infective
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Lung infection
13.2%
5/38 • Number of events 7
Infections and infestations
Mucosal infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Rhinitis infective
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Skin Infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fracture
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Weight Loss
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Investigations - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Glucose intolerance
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Nystagmus
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Vasovagal reaction
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
10.5%
4/38 • Number of events 7
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
10.5%
4/38 • Number of events 6
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
23.7%
9/38 • Number of events 15
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonitis
7.9%
3/38 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive cough
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
31.6%
12/38 • Number of events 16
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry Skin
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
5.3%
2/38 • Number of events 3
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin ulceration
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
2.6%
1/38 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Dr. Kathryn Swoboda

University of Utah

Phone: 801-585-9717

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place