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Pridopidine

Phase 2

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Merit Medical Systems, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 23, 2023

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetDRD2
Target classModulator
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment163

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Pridopidine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04615923HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen D PridopidineAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
COMPLETED163 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen D Pridopidine
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Disease Progression as Assessed by the ALSFRS-R Total Score
Baseline to 24 Weeks

Change in disease severity over time as measured by the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R). Each type of function is scored from 4 (normal) to 0 (no ability), with a maximum total score of 48 and a minimum total score of 0. Patients with higher scores have more physical function.

Mortality Event Rate
Baseline to 24 Weeks

Mortality is defined as death or death equivalent. A participant is determined to meet the criteria of death equivalent if permanent assisted ventilation (PAV) is used for more than 22 hours per day for more than seven days in a row. The rate of mortality was estimated from a Bayesian shared-parametric model that assumed exponentially distributed survival times.

Secondary Endpoints

Change in Bulbar Function in Participants With Bulbar Dysfunction at Baseline
Baseline to 24 Weeks
Bulbar Function in All Randomized Participants
Baseline to 24 Weeks
Respiratory Function
Baseline to 24 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PridopidineEXPERIMENTALPridopidine is administered orally twice daily for 24 weeks.
Matching PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORMatching placebo is administered orally twice daily for 24 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PridopidineDRUGAdministration: Oral Dose: 45mg twice daily
Matching PlaceboDRUGAdministration: Oral Dose: one capsule twice daily
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * No additional inclusion criteria beyond the inclusion criteria specified in the Master Protocol (NCT NCT04297683). Exclusion Criteria: * The following exclusion criteria are in addition to the exclusion criteria specified in the Master Protocol (NCT NCT04297683). 1. Parti...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Pridopidine

What is Pridopidine used for in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?

Pridopidine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. The drug is being evaluated for its potential to modify the course of the disease, though it is not yet approved for any use.

Who makes Pridopidine?

Pridopidine is being developed by Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol MMSI. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

What phase is Pridopidine in?

Pridopidine is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and its Phase 2 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Pridopidine in?

Pridopidine was studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT04615923, titled 'HEALEY ALS Platform Trial - Regimen D Pridopidine'. This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that enrolled 163 participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in the United States. The trial has been completed.

Is Pridopidine the same as any other drug?

Pridopidine is a distinct investigational drug and is not known to be the same as any other marketed medication. It is being developed specifically for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials. No alternative names for Pridopidine have been reported.