Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients With ALL (NCT NCT02598622)

NCT ID: NCT02598622

Last Updated: 2017-03-03

Results Overview

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Days 1 - 21

Results posted on

2017-03-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only
The first 15 subjects participating in this study will receive Acetyl-L-Carnitine and pharmacokinetic testing will be done. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo
Subjects 16-30 will be randomized to receive drug or placebo. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21. Placebo: Placebo is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Overall Study
STARTED
8
0
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only
The first 15 subjects participating in this study will receive Acetyl-L-Carnitine and pharmacokinetic testing will be done. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo
Subjects 16-30 will be randomized to receive drug or placebo. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21. Placebo: Placebo is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients With ALL

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only
n=8 Participants
The first 15 subjects participating in this study will receive Acetyl-L-Carnitine and pharmacokinetic testing will be done. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo
Subjects 16-30 will be randomized to receive drug or placebo. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21. Placebo: Placebo is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Total
n=8 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
8 years
n=5 Participants
8 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
8 participants
n=5 Participants
0 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 - 21

Population: Only 2 out of 8 participants were able to complete protocol related therapy and therefore no data were collected for analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo

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

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only
n=8 participants at risk
The first 15 subjects participating in this study will receive Acetyl-L-Carnitine and pharmacokinetic testing will be done. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo
Subjects 16-30 will be randomized to receive drug or placebo. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21. Placebo: Placebo is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Vascular disorders
Hospitalization
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Only
n=8 participants at risk
The first 15 subjects participating in this study will receive Acetyl-L-Carnitine and pharmacokinetic testing will be done. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or Placebo
Subjects 16-30 will be randomized to receive drug or placebo. Acetylcarnitine: Acetylcarnitine is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21. Placebo: Placebo is taken 2 times a day for days 1 through 21.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Low Hemoglobin
100.0%
8/8 • Number of events 16 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Low Platelets
100.0%
8/8 • Number of events 14 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 2 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
pain
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RASH
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
NEUTROPENIA
62.5%
5/8 • Number of events 5 • 60 days
0/0 • 60 days

Additional Information

Dr. Chie Schin-Shih

Indiana University

Phone: 317-944-8784

Results disclosure agreements

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