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NCT Number: NCT05485987

A Study of Vatiquinone for the Treatment of Participants With Friedreich Ataxia

The primary objective of the study is to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of vatiquinone administered in participants with Friedreich ataxia (FA) younger than 7 years.

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Key information

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Friedreich ataxia diagnosis (homozygous for GAA repeat expansion in intron-1 of FXN gene), confirmed by clinical genetic testing.
  • Must be able to abstain from anticoagulants and any aspirin (including 81 mg) for 30 days before the Baseline Visit and for the duration of the study; any possible discontinuation of anticoagulants should be monitored and indicated by a specialist (for example, cardiologist, neurologist, or hematologist), and discontinuation will be noted by the prescribing physician.
  • Must be able to abstain from strong cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inducers/inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole, rifampin, St. John's wort, grapefruit juice, or any grapefruit product) for at least 30 days prior to enrollment and for the duration of the study.
  • Must be able to take vatiquinone oral solution with food.

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous treatment with vatiquinone.
  • Allergy to vatiquinone or sesame oil.
  • Ejection fraction <50%.
  • Participation in any other interventional clinical trial or receipt of any study drug in any other clinical trial within 60 days prior to the Baseline Visit. Participants may be rescreened after the exclusionary period of 60 days has passed.
  • Concomitant use of interventional CoQ10, vitamin E, or any approved or non-approved medication for FA within 30 days prior to the Baseline Visit. These prohibited medications can be discontinued at the Screening Visit.

Note: Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Treatment and study plan

Vatiquinone

Drug

Vatiquinone will be administered per dose and schedule specified in the arm.

Other names: PTC743, EPI-743

Primary outcomes

  1. Plasma Concentration of Vatiquinone

    Time frame: Pre-morning dose (0 hour) at Week 4; 1 to 3 hours and 3 to 6 hours post-morning dose at Weeks 4, 12, and 24

  2. Area Under the Curve (AUC) of Vatiquinone

    Time frame: Pre-morning dose (0 hour) at Week 4; 1 to 3 hours and 3 to 6 hours post-morning dose at Weeks 4, 12, and 24

  3. Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 76

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

PTC Therapeutics

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

An Open-Label Study to Evaluate Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Vatiquinone in Children With Friedreich Ataxia Younger Than 7 Years of Age

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 3, 2022
Registry last updated
Aug 22, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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