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vigabatrin

Phase 2/3

Cocaine Addiction | Small Molecules | Psychiatry |Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: May 18, 2016

vigabatrin development status

Highest phase Phase 2/3
Registered trials 3 across 2 sponsors since Feb 2008

vigabatrin target and mechanism

Molecular targetABAT
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall Molecules

Also known as Sabril, CPP 109, gamma vinyl GABA, GVG, VGB

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment493

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

vigabatrin clinical trials

vigabatrin · 3 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2/3 1Phase 2 2
NCT01281202Vigabatrin for the Treatment of Cocaine DependencyCocaine Addiction
COMPLETED207 Analytics
PHASE2/PHASE3COMPLETED
Vigabatrin for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependency
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Abstinence
Weeks 8-9

The number of subjects in each treatment group who are cocaine abstinent during the last 2 weeks of the Treatment Phase (Weeks 8 and 9).

Three consecutive weeks of negative urine tests (benzoyl ecgonine) for cocaine use (no slips allowed).
These must be the last three weeks (7,8,9) of the trial.
Proportion of Subjects in Each Treatment Group Abstinent During the Last 2 Weeks of Treatment.
Week 13

Number of subjects in the CPP-109 Vigabatrin Group vs. Number in Placebo Group abstinent from using cocaine during Weeks 11 and 12 of the Treatment Phase.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Cocaine Use
Week 3 - 9
3 consecutive weeks of negative urines (one slip allowed)
Last 3 weeks (7,8,9) of the trial
cocaine craving
Weeks 1, 5,9
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
CPP-109 Vigabatrin TabletsACTIVE_COMPARATORSubjects were evaluated for their compliance with protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria during a -2 to -4 week Screening/Baseline Phase During treatment, subjects received 3 CPP-109 Vigabatrin 500 mg Tablets, bid, for 9 weeks Subjects were provided with on-site, supervised, standardized, manualized Individual Drug Counseling 1x per week for 9 weeks and the first 4 weeks for the follow-up phase (weeks 10-13)
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects were evaluated for their compliance with protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria during a -2 to -4 week Screening/Baseline Phase During treatment, subjects received Vigabatrin matching placebo tablets, bid, for 9 weeks Subjects were provided with on-site, supervised, standardized, manualized Indivdiual Drug Counseling 1x per week for 9 weeks and the first 4 weeks for the follow-up phase (weeks 10-13)
AACTIVE_COMPARATORSubjects will receive vigabatrin in escalating doses to 3 grams per day over three weeks, continued for 4 weeks and then tapered to zero over the next 2 weeks.
BPLACEBO_COMPARATOROrange juice and administration identical to Arm A.
1EXPERIMENTAL3 Vigabatrin Tablets, 500 mg, bid, for 9 weeks
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR3 Placebo Tablets, bid, for 9 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VigabatrinDRUGTablets
Matching PlaceboDRUGTablets
PlaceboDRUGorange juice is administered twice daily in containers indistinguishable from the treatment arm.
Group therapyBEHAVIORALParticipants attend group sessions once a week
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent. * Male or female at least 18 years of age. * Meet DSM-IV criteria for cocaine dependence as primary diagnosis, as determined by the Substance Abuse Structured Clinical Interview (SCID) for Diagnostic and Statis...

Countries:United StatesMexico
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Frequently asked questions about vigabatrin

What is vigabatrin used for in cocaine addiction?

Vigabatrin is being studied as a treatment for cocaine addiction and cocaine dependence. It is an investigational small molecule in Phase 2 clinical development, and it has not been approved for these uses. The research focuses on adults 18 years and older with cocaine dependence.

What does vigabatrin target?

Vigabatrin targets ABAT, also known as gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase. It acts as an inhibitor of this enzyme, which is involved in GABA metabolism. By inhibiting ABAT, vigabatrin raises GABA levels in the brain, a mechanism that researchers are studying in the context of cocaine dependence.

Who is developing vigabatrin for cocaine addiction?

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ticker: CPRX) is the developer of vigabatrin for cocaine addiction and cocaine dependence. The company is advancing the drug through Phase 2 clinical development in this psychiatry indication.

What phase is vigabatrin in for cocaine addiction?

Vigabatrin is in Phase 2 clinical development for cocaine addiction and cocaine dependence. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by the FDA for these indications. The Phase 2 program includes completed trials, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials is vigabatrin in for cocaine dependence?

Vigabatrin has been studied in Phase 2 trials for cocaine dependence, including NCT01281202, NCT00611130, and NCT00527683. These were randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies conducted in the United States and Mexico, enrolling adults 18 years and older. All three trials are listed as completed.