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NCT Number: NCT06554288

Pharmacogenomic Contributions to Trihexyphenidyl Biotransformation and Response in Children With Dystonic Cerebral Palsy

This study looks at how a medicine called trihexyphenidyl works in children with dystonic cerebral palsy. The study aims to understand how trihexyphenidyl is broken down and used in the body of pediatric patients and whether this is impacted by a person's genetics. Information from this study will also be used to design future clinical trials.

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About this study

This is a 16-week single-arm nonrandomized pilot study of trihexyphenidyl in children with dystonic cerebral palsy (DCP) to 1) evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of trihexyphenidyl (THP) and variation in PK parameters between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotypes and 2) evaluate the feasibility of a future exposure-controlled clinical trial of THP.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Ages 5-17 years of age
  • Diagnosis of cerebral palsy and dystonia causing interference
  • Parent/legal guardian of a child with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and dystonia
  • Parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide informed permission/assent for the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Previously or currently taking trihexyphenidyl
  • Patients turning 18 years of age within the study period (16 weeks from Study Day 1)
  • A language barrier for the patient that precludes communication and/or the ability to complete study-related requirements

Treatment and study plan

trihexyphenidyl

Drug

6-week dose escalation up to 0.25mg/kg TID, followed by a 9-week maintenance period at this dose

Primary outcomes

  1. Difference in Cmax between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groups

    Time frame: Baseline

    Cmax will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

  2. Difference in AUC0-n between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groups

    Time frame: Baseline

    AUC0-n will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

  3. Difference in AUC0-∞ between CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 phenotype groups

    Time frame: Baseline

    AUC0-∞ will be measured in first-dose pharmacokinetic study on study day 1

  4. Recruitment percentage

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

    Measure percent of participants who were approached for the study that enrolled in the study

  5. Retention percentage

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

    Measure percent of participants enrolled who completed the study

  6. Dystonia Efficacy Measures Outcome Completion

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

    Measure percent of participants enrolled who were able to complete each dystonia efficacy measure (see secondary outcome measures)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of participants with at least one adverse event as measured by the Safety Monitoring Uniform Report Form (SMURF)

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

    Adverse events will only include those that are determined to be related to the study drug.

  2. Change from baseline in dystonia duration as measured by the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale, Version 2 (DIS-2) (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    The Dyskinesia Impairment Scale, Version 2 (DIS-2) is an updated version of the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale used to assess dystonia across multiple body regions.

    Duration of dystonia using subscale DIS-D are measured in 12 body regions during activity and rest.

    Dystonia duration scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dystonia is absent and 4 being dystonia is always present (≥90%).

  3. Change from baseline in dystonia amplitude as measured by the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Amplitude of dystonia using subscale DIS-D are measured in 12 body regions during activity and rest.

    Dystonia amplitude scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dystonia is absent and 4 being dystonia in maximal range of motion (≥90%).

  4. Change from baseline in dystonia as measured by the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Upper extremity function in 1 domain; grasp. 13 activities with item-level scores and three items for the tester to rate: hand function, spasticity, and cooperativeness. All scores are summed, and formulas are used to calculate percentages for this domain. Domain percentage is summed with a minimum score less than 0, and the maximum score is 100.

  5. Change in functional impact from baseline as measured by the Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy Functional Impact Scale (D-FIS) (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Functional impact scores are measured on a 5-point scale from 0 to 4 with 0 being dyskinesia may be present but has no impact on the named activity, and 4 being dyskinesia is present and prevents child from doing a named activity, even with help. An "NA" option indicates the activity is difficult but NOT due to dyskinesia.

  6. Change in priority scores in functional impact from baseline as measured by the Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy Functional Impact Scale (D-FIS) (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Priority scores are measured on a 4-point scale from 1 to 4 with 1 being an activity is not a priority and 4 being an activity is highest priority.

  7. Change in patient-driven performance from baseline as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Performance scores are measured on a 10-point scale with 1 being not able to do an activity at all and 10 being able to do an activity extremely well.

  8. Change in patient-driven goal satisfaction from baseline as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Satisfaction scores are measured on a 10-point scale with 1 being not satisfied at all with the way they do an activity to 10 being extremely satisfied with the way they do an activity.

  9. Change in caregiver's perspective about their child in 4 domains: health status, comfort, wellbeing, functional abilities, and ease of caregiving from baseline as measured by Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities

    Time frame: Baseline, 16 weeks

    Scores for each domain and for the total survey are standardized and range from 0 to 100 with 0 being the worst and 100 being the best.

  10. Measure the acceptability of outcome measures at 16 weeks as measured by the Acceptability of Intervention Measure

    Time frame: 16 weeks

    Scores are measured on a 5-point scale from Completely Disagree to Completely Agree for items 1) The outcome measure meets my approval. 2) The outcome measure is appealing to me. 3) I like the outcome measure. 4) I welcome the outcome measure

  11. Change in disease severity from baseline as measured by the Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S) (exploratory)

    Time frame: Baseline and 16 weeks

    The Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S) is a single-item outcome measure assessing overall disease severity over the past week. Clinicians rate the participant's condition on a 5-point scale: none, mild, moderate, severe, or very severe. Higher scores indicate greater perceived severity.

  12. Change in overall status as measured by the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C)

    Time frame: Week 16

    The Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) is a single-item outcome assessing overall change since the start of the study. Participants and the clinician rate the participant's condition on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from very much improved to very much worse.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Rachel Nass

CONTACT

[email protected]

8166011354

Rose Gelineau-Morel, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

816-302-3331

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Kansas Medical Center

Registry information

Official study title

Pharmacogenomic Contribution to the Biotransformation of Trihexyphenidyl and Development of a Precision Dosing Model for Children With Dystonia and Cerebral Palsy

Acronym: TRIKE2

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2029
Study completion
2029
First posted
Aug 15, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2026

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