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TCH346

Phase 2

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Small molecule | Neurology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Nov 24, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment945

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

TCH346 · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 3
NCT00230074A Long-term Extension Study of TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
COMPLETED350 Analytics
NCT00072709Study Evaluating TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
COMPLETED551 Analytics
NCT00036413A 12-week, Multicenter, Safety and Dose-ranging Study of 3 Oral Doses of TCH346 in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
COMPLETED44 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Long-term Extension Study of TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study Evaluating TCH346 and Placebo Administered Once Daily in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A 12-week, Multicenter, Safety and Dose-ranging Study of 3 Oral Doses of TCH346 in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Rate of functional decline as defined by the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised
Safety of three oral doses of TCH346 versus placebo administered for up to 12 weeks to patients with ALS

Secondary Endpoints

Survival time
Functional outcome measures including pulmonary function and manual muscle strength assessments (every visit)
Functional outcome measures including pulmonary function and manual muscle strength assessments (every visit except screening)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TCH346DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Completed original protocol, Study No. CTCH346A2211 * Be capable of satisfying the requirements of the extension protocol and must sign informed consent after the nature of the extension protocol has been fully explained Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria as described ...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumCanadaFranceGermanyItalyNetherlandsSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about TCH346

What is TCH346 used for?

TCH346 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It has been studied in Phase 2 clinical trials, but it is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes TCH346?

TCH346 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company has sponsored multiple clinical trials evaluating the drug in patients with ALS.

What phase is TCH346 in?

TCH346 is in Phase 2 clinical development. Three Phase 2 trials have been completed, including a dose-ranging study, a placebo-controlled efficacy study, and a long-term extension study. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is TCH346 in?

TCH346 has been studied in three completed Phase 2 trials. NCT00036413 was a 12-week dose-ranging study in 44 patients. NCT00072709 was a placebo-controlled study in 551 patients across multiple countries. NCT00230074 was a long-term extension study in 350 patients.

Is TCH346 the same as any other drug?

TCH346 is the sole name used for this investigational compound in the clinical trial records. No alternative names have been associated with the drug in the available data, and it is distinct from other ALS therapies.