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Cholic Acid

Phase 3

Bile Acid Synthesis Defect | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 3, 2023

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment53

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Clinical trial landscape

Cholic Acid · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2
NCT01115582Efficacy of To Be Marketed (TBM) Cholic Acid Capsules Used to Treat Children With Inborn Errors of Bile Acid SynthesisInborn Errors of Bile Acid Synthesis
COMPLETED16 Analytics
NCT01438411Open Label, Continuation Study of Cholic Acid in Subjects With Inborn Errors of Bile Acid SynthesisBile Acid Synthesis Defect
COMPLETED53 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy of To Be Marketed (TBM) Cholic Acid Capsules Used to Treat Children With Inborn Errors of Bile Acid Synthesis
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Open Label, Continuation Study of Cholic Acid in Subjects With Inborn Errors of Bile Acid Synthesis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Serum Transaminases
At baseline and after 30 days of treatment

Concentration of serum alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST)

Serum and Urine Bile Acids
At baseline (BL) and after 30 days of treatment (D30)

Concentration of bile acids in serum (S) and urine (U). (abbreviations: chol.=cholenoic; monohydro=monohydroxy; dihydro=monohydro)

Change in Atypical Urinary Bile Acid Excretion by FAB-MS (Fast-Atom-Bombardment Ionization-Mass Spectrometry)
At baseline, then every 12 months for an average of 3.5 years

The level of atypical urinary bile acid secretion was scored using a scale of: 0, normal; 1, slight; 2, significant; or 3, marked. A Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel (CMH) test with modified ridit scoring was used to compare the difference between the score at baseline and the worst post-baseline score during treatment with cholic acid in this single-arm trial.

Secondary Endpoints

Adverse Events
Total of 30 days, i.e. from the time point the patients entered into the study up to the end of treatment
Blood Pressure
At baseline and after 30 days of treatment
Physical Examination
At baseline (BL) and after 30 days of treatment (D30)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cholic Acid CapsuleEXPERIMENTALManufactured cholic acid capsules
Cholic AcidOTHERActive drug

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Cholic acidDRUGThe IUPAC name for cholic acid is 3 alpha,7alpha,12 alpha-trihydroxy-5 beta-cholanoic acid. The international nonproprietary name (INN) is cholic acid. Each patient will be given a box containing a 1 month supply of study drug. Each bottle will contain 90 capsules; each capsule will contain either 50 or 250 mg of manufactured cholic acid depending upon the child's weight. The study drug will be taken orally, in divided doses (as determined by the investigator), for a total daily dose of 10-15 mg/kg body weight. Parents of infants and young children who are unable to swallow the TBM cholic acid capsule will be instructed to sprinkle the contents of the capsule over 1-2 teaspoons of plain applesauce and feed it to the child.
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Eligibility Criteria

SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * must have stable transaminase levels within 2 times the upper limits of the normal range. * must have a diagnosis of an inborn error of bile acid synthesis. * must have signed the written informed consent/assent document before study start. * must be currently receiving curren...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Cholic Acid

What is Cholic Acid used for?

Cholic Acid is used for inborn errors of bile acid synthesis and bile acid synthesis defect, which are rare diseases affecting bile acid production. It is a small molecule therapy being developed by Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIRM) and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Cholic Acid target?

Cholic Acid is a bile acid replacement therapy. It works by providing exogenous cholic acid to compensate for the deficient bile acid synthesis in patients with inborn errors of bile acid synthesis or bile acid synthesis defect, thereby restoring normal bile acid function.

Who makes Cholic Acid?

Cholic Acid is being developed by Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company's stock ticker is MIRM. Mirum is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cholic Acid in patients with rare bile acid synthesis disorders.

What phase is Cholic Acid in?

Cholic Acid is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trials have been completed, and the drug is being evaluated for the treatment of inborn errors of bile acid synthesis and bile acid synthesis defect.

What clinical trials is Cholic Acid in?

Cholic Acid has been studied in two completed Phase 3 clinical trials. The first, NCT01115582, enrolled 16 participants with inborn errors of bile acid synthesis. The second, NCT01438411, was an open-label continuation study enrolling 53 participants with bile acid synthesis defect. Both trials were conducted in the United States.

Is Cholic Acid the same as other bile acid therapies?

Cholic Acid is a specific bile acid used for replacement therapy in patients with bile acid synthesis defects. It is distinct from other bile acid products, such as chenodeoxycholic acid or ursodeoxycholic acid, which have different chemical structures and clinical uses. Cholic Acid is being developed specifically for rare inborn errors of bile acid synthesis.