Trial Outcomes & Findings for Patient Reported Outcomes in Friedreich's Ataxia Patients After Withdrawal From Treatment With Idebenone (PROTI) (NCT NCT01303406)

NCT ID: NCT01303406

Last Updated: 2016-03-09

Results Overview

The primary efficacy endpoint was the comparison of the number of patients randomized to idebenone and placebo, who assessed that they received idebenone treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At 2 months after study start

Results posted on

2016-03-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Overall Study
STARTED
13
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Patient Reported Outcomes in Friedreich's Ataxia Patients After Withdrawal From Treatment With Idebenone (PROTI)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=13 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
n=16 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Total
n=29 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
38.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.5 • n=5 Participants
35.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.9 • n=7 Participants
37.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
3 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=7 Participants
8 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
7 participants
n=5 Participants
7 participants
n=7 Participants
14 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Austria
2 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
4 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Netherlands
1 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 2 months after study start

The primary efficacy endpoint was the comparison of the number of patients randomized to idebenone and placebo, who assessed that they received idebenone treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=13 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
n=16 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Patient Assessment of Treatment Assignment: Comparison of the Proportions of Patients Randomised to Idebenone and Placebo Who Assessed That They Received Idebenone
6 participants
8 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 2 months (i.e. Early withdrawal visit)

There was no Withdrawal due to recurrence or worsening of FRDA symptoms

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=13 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
n=16 Participants
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Comparison of the Percentage of Participants Randomised to Idebenone and Placebo Who Withdrew Early Due to Recurrence or Worsening of FRDA Symptoms
0 percentage of patients
0 percentage of patients

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Idebenone

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=13 participants at risk
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
n=16 participants at risk
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fractured femur
0.00%
0/13
6.2%
1/16
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Dislocated hip
0.00%
0/13
6.2%
1/16

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=13 participants at risk
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Placebo Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Placebo Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Idebenone
n=16 participants at risk
Following the body weight, patients will be allocated to one of the following regimen: Idebenone Patients \< 45 kg - 3 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone Patients \> 45 kg - 5 tablets 3 times a day with meals Idebenone: All PROTI patients randomised to idebenone treatment will receive high dose idebenone. This is defined according to body weight. In patients weighing 45 kg or less, it is 1350 mg/day (3 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals). In patients weighing more than 45 kg, it is 2250 mg/day (5 x 150 mg tablets three times per day with meals).
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
23.1%
3/13
18.8%
3/16
General disorders
Fatigue
0.00%
0/13
18.8%
3/16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.00%
0/13
12.5%
2/16
Nervous system disorders
Speech disorder
15.4%
2/13
12.5%
2/16
General disorders
Pain
7.7%
1/13
6.2%
1/16
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.7%
1/13
6.2%
1/16
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
7.7%
1/13
6.2%
1/16
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
7.7%
1/13
0.00%
0/16
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
7.7%
1/13
0.00%
0/16
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/13
6.2%
1/16
Endocrine disorders
Parathyroid gland enlargement
0.00%
0/13
6.2%
1/16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorder
0.00%
0/13
6.2%
1/16

Additional Information

Dr Paola Giunti

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Phone: 020 3448 3141

Results disclosure agreements

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