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Amifampridine

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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome | Small molecule | Neurology |Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 12, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment38

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Clinical trial landscape

Amifampridine · 5 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 4Phase 2 1
NCT03304054Study to Evaluate Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With MuSK-MGMyasthenia Gravis, Generalized
COMPLETED93 Analytics
NCT02970162Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Amifampridine Phosphate in Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
COMPLETED26 Analytics
NCT02562066Amifampridine Phosphate for the Treatment of Congenital Myasthenic SyndromesMyasthenic Syndromes, Congenital
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT01377922A Phase 3 Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
COMPLETED38 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With MuSK-MG
Myasthenia Gravis, GeneralizedUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Amifampridine Phosphate in Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic SyndromeUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Amifampridine Phosphate for the Treatment of Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes
Myasthenic Syndromes, CongenitalUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Phase 3 Study of Amifampridine Phosphate in Patients With Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS)
Lambert Eaton Myasthenic SyndromeUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) Summary by Time Point and Myasthenia Gravis Type: Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test Results
Last day (Day 0) of the Run-in period and at the post-treatment visit (i.e., day 10 or the time point at which a patient discontinued treatment early).

Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) is a self-report scale to assess the patient's MG symptoms and functional performance of activities of daily living. The eight items are scored on a scale of 0-3 with 3 representing the most severe symptoms or impaired performance and 0 representing no symptoms or impaired performance. Each item was assessed by the patient at the last day (Day 0) of the Run-in period and at the post-treatment visit. The post-treatment result will be the result obtained on Day 10. If the patient discontinued treatment early, the post-treatment result may be obtained at an earlier time point. The total MG-ADL score was calculated as the sum of each item score, with a maximum score of 24 (most severe symptoms/impairment) and minimum score of 0 (least severe symptoms/impairment). The change from baseline (CFB) at Day 10 was assessed. A Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test of equality of change from baseline distributions between subjects diagnos

Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) Score
change from baseline in QMG score at end of day 4

The QMG is a physician-rated test including 13 assessments such as facial strength, swallowing, grip strength, and duration of time that limbs can be maintained in outstretched positions. Each assessment is graded as 0 (none), 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), or 3 (severe), for a total range of 0-39. A higher total score indicates a worse outcome.

Subject Global Impression (SGI) Score
change from baseline in SGI score at end of day 4

The SGI is a 7-point scale on which the patient rates their global impression of the effects of a study treatment (1=terrible to 7=delighted). The SGI was assessed by the patient or the patient's parent/guardian/caregiver if the patient was unable to complete the SGI. The SGI has demonstrated concordance with the physician's assessment of improvement.

Subject Global Impression (SGI) Score Summary: Mann-Whitney Main Effects Test Results; SGI Score Mixed Model Analysis
Study Period 1: Baseline (Day 0), Day 8; Study Period 2: Baseline (Day 21), Day 29

Subject Global Impression (SGI) rates the subject's impression of the effects of the study medication during the preceding week with max score =7 (most satisfied) and min score =1 (least satisfied). It will be completed at D0 (baseline for Study Period 1), D8, D21 (baseline for Study Period 2), and D29. Change from baseline (CFB) will be assessed for Study Period 1 (difference in SGI score from D0 to D8), Study Period 2 (difference in SGI score from D21 to D29) and the change in CFB from Study Period 1 to Study Period 2 (difference between CFB during Study Period 1 and CFB during Study Period 2). A Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test for equality of the CFB results in the two treatments in Period 1 and for the equality of the CFB results in the two treatment sequences will be conducted. A mixed effects liner model will be fit with the SGI raw scores as a response and study arm, treatment, period, age group and mutation type as fixed effect terms and patient as a random effect.

Change From Baseline Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) at 14 Days
Assessment at Baseline and Day 14

The QMG is a physician-rated test including 13 assessments, including facial strength, swallowing, grip strength, and duration of time that limbs can be maintained in outstretched positions. Each of the 13 items is scored from 0 (none) to 3 (severe). The total score can range from 0 to 39. Increased QMG total score correlates to worsening symptoms of LEMS.

Change in SGI Score
Assessment at Baseline and Day 14

Subject Global Impression (SGI) is a measure of changes in subject's perception of change in overall wellbeing. The patient is asked to use the 7-point scale below to rate their impression of the effects of the study medication during the preceding 3 days on their physical well being. 1. Terrible 2. Mostly dissatisfied 3. Mixed 4. Partially satisfied 5. Mostly satisfied 6. Pleased 7. Delighted

Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded (HFMSE) Summary Statistics and Mixed Model Analysis
Screening, the first (Day 1) and last day (Day 0) of the Run-in period, during Period 1 at Day 7 and Day 14, and during Period 2 at Day 21 and Day 28

Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded (HFMSE) assesses motor function by functional item in order of progressive difficulty, with higher values showing higher function abilities. Each item is scored on a scale of 0-2 with 2 representing item achieved unaided and 0 representing inability to achieve item. Each item was assessed by the patient at Screening, the first (Day 1) and last day (Day 0) of the Run-in period, during Period 1 at Day 7 and Day 14, and during Period 2 at Day 21 and Day 28. The total HFMSE score was calculated as the sum of each item score, with a maximum score of 66 (all items achieved unaided) and minimum score of 0 (all items failed). Change from baseline (CFB) will be assessed from Day 0 to Day 28. A mixed effects liner model was fit with the HFMSE change from baseline (CFB) scores at Day 28 as a response and treatment, sequence, and treatment by sequence as fixed effect terms and patient as a random effect.

Secondary Endpoints

Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) Total Score Summary Statistics by Time Point and MG Type: Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test Results
Last day (Day 0) of the Run-in period and at the post-treatment visit (i.e., day 10 or the time at which a patient discontinued treatment early).
Change in Clinician's Global Impression of Improvement (CGI-I) at Day 4 Compared to Baseline
change from baseline in CGI-I score at end of day 4
Motor Function Measure 32 (MFM-32) Score Summary: Mann-Whitney Main Effect Test Results, MFM-32 Score Mixed Model Analysis
Study Period 1: Baseline (Day 0), Day 8; Study Period 2: Baseline (Day 21), Day 29
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
amifamapridine phosphate tabletsEXPERIMENTAL -
placebo tabletsPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
amifampridine phosphateEXPERIMENTALamifampridine phosphate 10 mg (amifampridine equivalent) by mouth, 30 to 80 mg total daily dose, 3 to 4 times per day for 4 days
placebo (for amifampridine phosphate)PLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo by mouth 3 to 4 times per day for 4 days
amifampridine phosphate -placeboEXPERIMENTALEach patient will participate in an open-label unblinded drug escalation/treatment run-in phase for up to 4 weeks until stable dose and frequency of amifampridine phosphate is achieved for 7 days. After this phase, half of the subjects will be randomized to receive amifampridine in Period I and then crossed over to receive placebo in Period II. Each randomized treatment period is 7 days in duration and is separated by a re-stabilization period of approximately two weeks where the subject will be returned to the stable dose administered at the end of the open-label run-in period. Dosing will be between 20 - 80 mg per day and frequency will be between 2-4 times per day.
placebo - amifampridine phosphateEXPERIMENTALEach patient will participate in an open-label unblinded drug escalation/treatment run-in phase for up to 4 weeks until stable dose and frequency of amifampridine phosphate is achieved for 7 days. After this phase, half of the subjects will be randomized to receive placebo in Period I and then crossed over to receive amifampridine in Period II. Each randomized treatment period is 7 days in duration and separated by a re-stabilization period of approximately two weeks where the subject will be returned to the stable dose administered at the end of the open-label run-in period. Dosing will be between 20 - 80 mg per day and frequency will be between 2-4 times per day.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo tablets administered 3-4 times a day (to the individual patient's tablet count of active at baseline) over 2 weeks.
Amifampridine Phosphate - PlaceboEXPERIMENTALOral tablets, 30 to 80 mg per day in divided doses 3 to 4 times a day for 4 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Amifampridine PhosphateDRUGtablets equivalent to 10mg amifampridine, titrated to an efficacious and tolerable dose, 3 to 4 times a day
Placebo Oral TabletDRUGtablets matching amifampridine phosphate, 3 to 4 times a day
PlaceboDRUGA placebo equivalent will be provided as tablets indistinguishable from the amifampridine phosphate tablets. The placebo will be administered consistent with the dose regimen of amifampridine phosphate.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Willing and able to provide written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained and before the start of any research-related procedures. 2. Male or female ≥18 years of age. 3. Positive serologic test for anti-MuSK antibodies or anti-AChR antibodies as co...

Countries:United StatesFranceGermanyHungaryPolandRussiaSerbiaSpainItaly
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Frequently asked questions about Amifampridine

What is Amifampridine used for?

Amifampridine is an investigational small molecule being developed for neurological conditions including congenital myasthenic syndromes, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, and generalized myasthenia gravis. It is being studied in clinical trials for these indications.

Who makes Amifampridine?

Amifampridine is being developed by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CPRX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for multiple neuromuscular disorders.

What phase is Amifampridine in?

Amifampridine is in Phase 3 clinical development for congenital myasthenic syndromes, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, and generalized myasthenia gravis. It has also completed a Phase 2 trial for spinal muscular atrophy type 3. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Amifampridine in?

Amifampridine has completed several trials including NCT02562066 for congenital myasthenic syndromes, NCT02970162 for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, NCT03304054 for generalized myasthenia gravis, and NCT03781479 for spinal muscular atrophy type 3. These trials were conducted in the United States and Italy.

Is Amifampridine the same as amifampridine phosphate?

Amifampridine is the active drug being studied as amifampridine phosphate in clinical trials. The trials listed for the drug use the phosphate salt form, and the drug is referred to as amifampridine phosphate in the study titles.