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NCT Number: NCT01357239

Safety and Efficacy of AFQ056 in Adolescent Patients With Fragile X Syndrome

This Phase IIb study is designed to assess whether 3 doses of AFQ056 are safe and effective in treating the behavioral symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Fragile X Syndrome Chromosome Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Genetic Diseases, X-Linked Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System Intellectual Disability Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Sex Chromosome Disorders X-Linked Intellectual Disability

Age range

12 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Novartis Investigative Site, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with Fragile X Syndrome, who are at least moderately ill based on a Clinical Global Impression Severity score of at least 4 and have qualifying scores on the ABC-C and IQ test at Visit 1

Exclusion criteria

  • Advanced, severe or unstable disease that may interfere with the study outcome evaluations
  • Cancer within the past 5 years, other than localized skin cancer
  • Current treatment with more than two psychoactive medications, excluding anti-epileptics
  • History of severe self-injurious behavior
  • Weigh less than 32 kg
  • Females who are sexually active

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Treatment and study plan

AFQ056

Drug

Placebo

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Behavioral Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome Using the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community Edition (ABC-CFX) Total Score in Stratum I Patients Exposed to AFQ056 100 mg Bid

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community edition (ABC-C) is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to the modified FXS ABC-C algorithm (ABC-CFX) for which 55 items and six subscales (irritability, lethargy/withdrawal, stereotypic behavior, hyperactivity, inappropriate speech and social avoidance) plus the total score were considered, and for which the total score ranks from 0 to 165. Stratum I included patients whose Fragile X Mental Retardation 1 (FMR1) gene was fully methylated

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Behavioral Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome Using the ABC-CFX Total Score in Stratum II Patients Exposed to All 3 Doses of AFQ056

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to the modified FXS ABC-C algorithm (ABC-CFX) for which 55 items and six subscales (irritability, lethargy/withdrawal, stereotypic behavior, hyperactivity, inappropriate speech and social avoidance) plus the total score were considered, and for which the total score ranks from 0 to 165. Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated

  2. Change From Baseline in Behavioral Symptoms of Fragile X Syndrome Using the ABC-CFX Total Score in Stratum I Patients Exposed to the Two Lower Doses of AFQ056 (25 mg Bid and 50 mg Bid)

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to the modified FXS ABC-C algorithm (ABC-CFX) for which 55 items and six subscales (irritability, lethargy/withdrawal, stereotypic behavior, hyperactivity, inappropriate speech and social avoidance) plus the total score were considered, and for which the total score ranks from 0 to 165. Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated

  3. Global Improvement of Symptoms in Fragile X Using the Clinical Global Impression- Improvement (CGI-I) Scale in Stratum I Patients

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated.

  4. Global Improvement of Symptoms in Fragile X Using the Clinical Global Impression- Improvement (CGI-I) Scale in Stratum II Patients

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated

  5. Global Improvement of Symptoms in Fragile X Using the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scale in Stratum I

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated.

  6. Global Improvement of Symptoms in Fragile X Using the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) Scale in Stratum II

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated

  7. Change From Baseline in Irritability, Lethargy/Withdrawal, Stereotypic Behavior, Hyperactivity, Inappropriate Speech and Social Avoidance Assessed by the Individual Subscales of the ABC-CFX Scale in Stratum I

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to the modified FXS ABC-C algorithm (ABC-CFX) for which 55 items and six subscales: irritability (range 0 to 54); lethargy/withdrawal (range 0 to 39); stereotypic behavior (range 0 to 18); hyperactivity (range 0 to 30); inappropriate speech (range 0 to 12); and social avoidance (range 0 to 12) plus the total score (range 0 to 165) were considered. A negative change represents improvement. Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated

  8. Change From Baseline in Irritability, Lethargy/Withdrawal, Stereotypic Behavior, Hyperactivity, Inappropriate Speech, and Social Avoidance Assessed by the Individual Subscales of the ABC-CFX Scale in Stratum II

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to the modified FXS ABC-C algorithm (ABC-CFX) for which 55 items and six subscales: irritability (range 0 to 54); lethargy/withdrawal (range 0 to 39); stereotypic behavior (range 0 to 18); hyperactivity (range 0 to 30); inappropriate speech (range 0 to 12); and social avoidance (range 0 to 12) plus the total score (range 0 to 165) were considered. A negative change represents improvement. Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated

  9. Proportion of Patients With Clinical Response, Where Response is Defined as a Reduction of at Least 25% From Baseline in the ABC-CFX Total Score and a Score of 1 (Very Much Improved) or 2 (Much Improved) on the CGI-I Scale, Stratum I

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to ABC-CFX algorithm, for which 55 items and six subscales plus the total score were considered, and for which the total score ranks from 0 to 165. The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated; Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated.

  10. Proportion of Patients With Clinical Response, Where Response is Defined as a Reduction of at Least 25% From Baseline in the ABC-CFX Total Score and a Score of 1 (Very Much Improved) or 2 (Much Improved) on the CGI-I Scale, Stratum II

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The ABC-C is a 58-item, caregiver-rated symptom checklist for assessing problem behaviors of children and adults with mental retardation at home, in residential facilities, and work training centers. The assessment was done by attributing to each item a score from 0 ("not at all a problem") to 3 ("problem is severe in degree") and the total score ranks from 0 to 174. The data collected from the full, 58-item ABC-C were analyzed according to ABC-CFX algorithm, for which 55 items and six subscales plus the total score were considered, and for which the total score ranks from 0 to 165. The Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI-I) scale is a clinician rated scale used to assess treatment response in psychiatric patients, and the score ranges from 1 to 7 (with 1 being "very much improved", 4 being "no change" to 7 being "very much worse"). Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated; Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated.

  11. Change From Baseline in Repetitive Behaviors Assessed Using the Repetitive Behavior Scale - Revised (RBS-R) Total and Subscale Scores in Stratum I

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The Repetitive Behavior Scale - Revised (RBS-R) is a rating tool that captures the breadth of repetitive behavior. It is a 43-item questionnaire filled by the caregivers. Each behavior assessed is rated from 0 (behavior does not occur) to 3 (behavior occurs and it is a severe problem). The total score ranks from 0 to 129. The behaviors are grouped into six domains: ritualistic behavior (range 0 to 18); sameness behavior (range 0 to 33); stereotypic behavior (range 0 to 18); self-injurious behavior (range 0 to 24); compulsive behavior (range 0 to 24); and restricted interests (range 0 to 12). A negative change represents improvement. Stratum I included patients whose FMR1 gene was fully methylated

  12. Change From Baseline in Repetitive Behaviors Assessed Using the Repetitive Behavior Scale - Revised (RBS-R) Total and Subscale Scores in Stratum II

    Time frame: Baseline to week 12

    The Repetitive Behavior Scale - Revised (RBS-R) is a rating tool that captures the breadth of repetitive behavior. It is a 43-item questionnaire filled by the caregivers. Each behavior assessed is rated from 0 (behavior does not occur) to 3 (behavior occurs and it is a severe problem). The total score ranks from 0 to 129. The behaviors are grouped into six domains: ritualistic behavior (range 0 to 18); sameness behavior (range 0 to 33); stereotypic behavior (range 0 to 18); self-injurious behavior (range 0 to 24); compulsive behavior (range 0 to 24); and restricted interests (range 0 to 12). A negative change represents improvement. Stratum II included patients whose FMR1 gene was partially methylated

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AFQ056 in Adolescent Patients With Fragile X Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
May 20, 2011
Registry last updated
May 12, 2015

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