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NCT Number: NCT02002884

Dose-response Study of Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A to Treat Spasticity of the Arm(s) or of Arm(s) and Leg(s) in Cerebral Palsy

The purpose of this study is to determine whether injections of Botulinum toxin type A into muscles of one or both arms alone or in combination with injections into one or both legs are effective and safe in treating children/adolescents (age 2-17 years) with increased muscle tension/uncontrollable muscle stiffness (spasticity) due to cerebral palsy.

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Key information

Age range

2 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Merz Investigational Site #054010, Godoy Cruz, Mendoza Province, Argentina

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Female or male subject of 2 to 17 years of age (inclusive).
  • Uni- or bilateral Cerebral Palsy (CP) with clinical need for injections with NT 201 for the treatment of upper limb (UL) spasticity at least unilaterally.
  • Ashworth Scale (AS) score in the main clinical target patterns in this study:
  • Flexed elbow: AS≥2 in elbow flexors (at least unilaterally). and/or
  • Flexed Wrist: AS≥2 in wrist flexors (at least unilaterally).
  • Clinical need according to the judgment of the investigator in one out of five treatment combinations (A-E, as shown below). AS score must be ≥2 for each target pattern chosen for injection at the Baseline Injection Visit V2.

A. UL(s) treatment only (GMFCS I-V):

A1) Unilateral treatment of UL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) for:

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW).

and

  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

or

A2) Bilateral treatment of UL spasticity with equal doses of 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) to each UL. Dose per UL must be distributed between:

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW).

and

  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

B. Unilateral UL and unilateral lower limb (LL) treatment (GMFCS I-V):

B1) Unilateral treatment of UL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) for:

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW).

and

  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

plus

B2) Ipsilateral unilateral treatment of LL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U). Dose to LL must be distributed to at least one of clinical target patterns pes equinus, flexed knee, adducted thigh, and extended great toe as clinically needed.

C. Unilateral UL and bilateral LL treatment (GMFCS I-III)

C1) Unilateral treatment of UL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) for:

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW).

and

  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

plus

C2) Bilateral treatment of LL spasticity with 12 U/kg BW (maximum of 300 U). Dose must be distributed into at least one of clinical target patterns pes equinus, flexed knee, adducted thigh, and extended great toe, on each side. Dose distribution may vary between sides as clinically needed.

D. Unilateral UL and bilateral LL treatment (GMFCS IV and V)

D1) Unilateral treatment of UL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) for:

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW).

and

  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

plus

D2) Bilateral treatment of LL spasticity with 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U). Dose must be distributed into at least one of clinical target patterns pes equinus, flexed knee, adducted thigh, and extended great toe, on each side. Dose distribution may vary between sides as clinically needed.

E. Bilateral UL treatment and bilateral LL treatment (GMFCS I-III)

E1) Bilateral treatment of UL spasticity with equal doses of 8 U/kg BW NT 201 (maximum of 200 U) to each UL. Dose per UL must be distributed between

  • At least one of the main clinical target patterns flexed elbow (4 U/kg BW) and/or flexed wrist (2 U/kg BW) and
  • Additional clinical patterns in the same limb (i.e., clenched fist, thumb in palm, and/or pronated forearm) with the remaining units until maximum dose of 8 U/kg BW (maximum of 200 U) for treatment of a single UL is reached.

plus

E2) Bilateral treatment of LL spasticity with 4 U/kg BW (maximum of 100 U). Dose must be distributed into at least one of clinical target patterns pes equinus, flexed knee, adducted thigh, and extended great toe, on each side. Dose distribution may vary between sides as clinically needed.

Exclusion criteria

Pre-treated (non-naïve) subjects must not have received BoNT treatment within the last 14 weeks prior to Screening Visit (V1) in any indication.

Treatment and study plan

IncobotulinumtoxinA (8 Units per kg body weight)

Drug

Active ingredient: Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin Type A free from complexing proteins. Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Mode of administration: intramuscular injection into spastic muscles.

Other names: Xeomin, NT 201, Botulinum toxin type A (150 kiloDalton), free from complexing proteins

IncobotulinumtoxinA (6 Units per kg body weight)

Drug

Active ingredient: Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin Type A free from complexing proteins. Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Mode of administration: intramuscular injection into spastic muscles.

Other names: Xeomin, NT 201, Botulinum toxin type A (150 kiloDalton), free from complexing proteins

IncobotulinumtoxinA (2 Units per kg body weight)

Drug

Active ingredient: Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin Type A free from complexing proteins. Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NaCl); Mode of administration: intramuscular injection into spastic muscles.

Other names: Xeomin, NT 201, Botulinum toxin type A (150 kiloDalton), free from complexing proteins

Primary outcomes

  1. MP: Change From Baseline in Ashworth Scale (AS) in UL Primary Clinical Target Pattern at Week 4

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

    The AS categorizes severity of spasticity by judging resistance to passive movement. Spasticity was assessed by using the 5-point AS with:0 (no increase in tone); 1 (slight increase in tone giving a "catch" when the limb was moved in flexion or extension); 2 (more marked increase in tone, but limb easily flexed); 3 (considerable increase in tone -passive movements difficult); 4 (limb rigid in flexion or extension). Values represent least square (LS) mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

  2. Co-primary Variable MP: Investigator's Global Impression of Change Scale (GICS) at Week 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    The GICS was used to measure independently the investigator's impression of change due to treatment. The response option was a common 7-point Likert scale, that ranges from +3 (very much improved); +2 (much improved); +1 (minimally improved); 0 (no change); -1 (minimally worse); -2 (much worse); -3 (very much worse). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from ANCOVA models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

Secondary outcomes

  1. MP: Change From Baseline in AS Score of the Other Treated UL Main Clinical Target Pattern at Week 4

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

    The AS categorizes the severity of spasticity by judging resistance to passive movement. Spasticity was assessed by 5-point scale at visits, where: 0 (no increase in tone); 1(slight increase in tone giving a "catch" when the limb was moved in flexion or extension); 2(more marked increase in tone, but limb easily flexed); 3(considerable increase in tone - passive movements difficult); 4(limb rigid in flexion or extension). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from MMRM models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

  2. MP: Change From Baseline in AS Score in UL Treated Clenched Fist With Flexed Wrist at Week 4

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

    The AS categorizes the severity of spasticity by judging resistance to passive movement. Spasticity was assessed by 5-point scale at visits, where: 0 (no increase in tone); 1(slight increase in tone giving a "catch" when the limb was moved in flexion or extension); 2(more marked increase in tone, but limb easily flexed); 3(considerable increase in tone - passive movements difficult); 4(limb rigid in flexion or extension). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from MMRM models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

  3. MP: Change From Baseline in AS Score for Each Treated Clinical Pattern of the UL at Week 4

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 4

    The AS categorizes the severity of spasticity by judging resistance to passive movement. Spasticity was assessed by 5-point scale at visits, where: 0 (no increase in tone); 1(slight increase in tone giving a "catch" when the limb was moved in flexion or extension); 2(more marked increase in tone, but limb easily flexed); 3(considerable increase in tone - passive movements difficult); 4(limb rigid in flexion or extension). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from MMRM models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

  4. MP: Change From Baseline in Scores of Pain Intensity (From Participants) and Pain Frequency (From Parent/Caregiver) Assessed With 'Questionnaire on Pain Caused by Spasticity (QPS)'

    Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, and 14

    Pain intensity (from participants) and pain frequency (from parent/caregiver) to be assessed with QPS. The QPS Total Score for pain intensity ranges from 0 ('No Hurt') to 10 ('Hurt Worst'). The QPS Total Score for the observed pain frequency ranges from 0 (Never) to 4 (Always). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from MMRM models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison. P/C = Parent/Caregiver.

  5. MP: Child's/Adolescent's, and Parent's/Caregiver's GICS in UL at Week 4

    Time frame: Week 4

    The GICS was used to measure independently the child's/adolescent's, and parent's or caregiver's impression of change due to treatment. The response option was a common 7-point Likert scale, that ranges from: +3(very much improved); +2(much improved); +1(minimally improved); 0(no change); -1(minimally worse); -2(much worse); -3(very much worse). Values represent LS mean differences between baseline and Week 4 resulting from ANCOVA models comparing high versus low and in a second step mid versus low dose groups, respectively. Values for the low group may differ slightly depending on the comparison and are therefore provided separately for each comparison.

  6. Number of Participants With Occurrence of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  7. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs of Special Interest (TEAESIs) Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  8. Number of Participants With Occurrence of Serious TEAEs (TESAEs) Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  9. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs Related to Treatment Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  10. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs by Worst Intensity Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  11. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs by Worst Causal Relationship Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  12. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs by Final Outcome Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

  13. Number of Participants With Occurrence of TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation Overall and Per Treatment Cycle

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 66

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Dose-response Study of Three Doses Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA, NT 201) for the Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity Alone or Combined Upper and Lower Limb Spasticity in Children and Adolescents (Age 2 - 17 Years) With Cerebral Palsy

Acronym: XARA

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Dec 6, 2013
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2021

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