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Triheptanoin

Phase 3FDA approved

Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD) | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Triheptanoin development status

FDA approval on record Jun 30, 2020 as Dojolvi
Approval holderUltragenyx Pharm Inc
ApplicationNDA213687
Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 20 across 10 sponsors since Jun 2013

Label indication DOJOLVI is indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD). DOJOLVI is a medium-chain triglyceride indicated as a source of calories and fatty acids for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with molecularly confirmed long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD). FDA label

Triheptanoin target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as UX007, Trioctanoin, Dojolvi, C7, C7 oil, glycerol triheptanoate, glycerol trienanthate, trienanthin

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials12
Total Enrollment345

FDA Designations

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Triheptanoin clinical trials

Triheptanoin · 12 trials · 21 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 8Phase 1 2Early Phase 1 1
NCT05933200A Study to Determine the Effect of Triheptanoin Compared With Even-Chain MCT on MCEs in Pediatric Patients With LC-FAODLong-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING69 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study to Determine the Effect of Triheptanoin Compared With Even-Chain MCT on MCEs in Pediatric Patients With LC-FAOD
Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Annualized Event Rate of Major Clinical Events (MCEs)
Up to Year 4
Heart rate
60 min

Heart rate during constant load cycling exercise.

Palmitate oxidation
60 min

Palmitate oxidation measured via stable isotope technique and indiret calorimetry during constant load exercise.

Change in heart rate during constant load cycling exercise (HRconst) with Triheptanoin vs. placebo treatment
Day 14 and day 28

Subject heart rate will be measured during 20 minutes exercise test performed on a cycle ergometer at a workload corresponding to approximately 60% of maximal oxidative capacity (VO2max).

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 13 Weeks
Baseline and 13 weeks

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit.

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 26 Weeks
Baseline and 26 weeks

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 1 Year
Baseline and one yr

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 18 Months
Baseline and 18 months

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 2 Years
Baseline and two yrs

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizures Frequency From Baseline at 3 Years
Baseline and three yrs

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizure Frequency From Baseline at 4 Years
Baseline and four yrs

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Reported Change in Seizure Frequency From Baseline at 5 Years
Baseline and five yrs

A seizure diary was used to track date, type, number, and unusual presentation of seizures. Subjects were given a seizure diary at screening to record daily seizure activity for incremental periods of time. Unless otherwise waived, subjects complete this form daily during the screening period and for two weeks prior to each subsequent study visit. The table below represents the change in seizure frequency from baseline for each time point.

Distance traveled in six minute walk test
every three months
Number of participants with treatment related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
8 weeks
Annualized LC-FAOD Major Clinical Events (MCEs) Rate: 18 Months Pre- and Entire UX007 Period Comparison for UX007-CL201-Rollover Cohort
Pre-UX007 treatment period (up to 18 months) and post-UX007 treatment period (up to 2072 days)

The annualized LC-FAOD MCE rate, inclusive of skeletal myopathy (rhabdomyolysis), hepatic (hypoglycemia) and cardiomyopathy events, defined as any visit to the emergency room (ER)/acute care, hospitalization, emergency intervention (i.e. any unscheduled administration of therapeutics at home or in the clinic), or any similar event whether caused primarily by LC-FAOD or by an intercurrent illness complicated by LC-FAOD. The annualized event rate was calculated at the number of events divided by the duration of data collection period in days/365.25

Annualized LC-FAOD MCEs Rate: 18 Months Pre- and Entire UX007 Period Comparison for IST/Other Cohort and Triheptanoin-Naïve Cohort
Pre-UX007 treatment period (up to 18 months) and post-UX007 treatment period (up to 2072 days)

The annualized LC-FAOD MCE rate, inclusive of skeletal myopathy (rhabdomyolysis), hepatic (hypoglycemia) and cardiomyopathy events, defined as any visit to the emergency room (ER)/acute care, hospitalization, emergency intervention (i.e. any unscheduled administration of therapeutics at home or in the clinic), or any similar event whether caused primarily by LC-FAOD or by an intercurrent illness complicated by LC-FAOD. The annualized event rate was calculated at the number of events divided by the duration of data collection period in days/365.25

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) or Serious TEAEs
Post-UX007 treatment through the end of treatment (up to 2072 days) plus 30-35 days

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence, whether or not considered drug related. A serious adverse event (SAE) results in any of the following outcomes: death; a life-threatening AE; inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant incapacity or disability; a congenital anomaly/birth defect; an important medical event. AEs were graded using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0 (mild=1, moderate=2, severe=3, life-threatening=4, death=5).

Percent Reduction From Baseline to Week 8 in Frequency of Total Seizures (Normalized to a 4-Week Rate)
Baseline, Week 8

Reduction from baseline to Week 8 in frequency of seizures (normalized to a 4-week rate): observable seizures measured for 6 weeks after 2-week titration by diary and absence seizures measured overnight by EEG. Observable seizures from the diary include generalized tonic-clonic, generalized tonic, generalized clonic, generalized atonic, partial/focal with secondary generalization, myoclonic, myoclonic (astatic) atonic, myoclonic tonic, complex partial/focal, simple partial/focal motor, simple partial/focal sensory, and simple partial/focal psychological. Absence seizures from EEG include absence awake (\>=10 sec), absence sleep (\>=10 sec), indeterminate absence awake (3-10 sec), and indeterminate absence sleep (3-10 sec). A negative value indicates an increase in frequency.

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs and Discontinuations Due to TEAEs During the Placebo-Controlled Period
Weeks 0 to 8

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence, whether or not considered drug related. A serious AE was defined as an AE or suspected adverse reaction that at any dose resulted in any of the following outcomes: death, a life-threatening AE, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or an important medical event that may have jeopardized the subject and may have required medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in the definition. An AE was considered a TEAE if it occurred or worsened in severity on or after the date of the first dose of study drug. An AE was considered a UX007 emergent adverse event if it occurred or worsened in severity on or after the first date of first dose of UX007 during the study.

Number of Participants With TEAEs, Serious TEAEs and Discontinuations Due to TEAEs During the Extension Period
Weeks 9 to 52 plus 30 days

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence, whether or not considered drug related. A serious AE was defined as an AE or suspected adverse reaction that at any dose resulted in any of the following outcomes: death, a life-threatening AE, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or an important medical event that may have jeopardized the subject and may have required medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in the definition. An AE was considered a TEAE if it occurred or worsened in severity on or after the date of the first dose of study drug. An AE was considered a UX007 emergent adverse event if it occurred or worsened in severity on or after the first date of first dose of UX007 during the study.

Change From Baseline in Time Adjusted-Area Under the Curve (AUC/Time) for Workload During Cycle Ergometry at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

To evaluate the impact 24 weeks of treatment with UX007 has on exercise intolerance, the change from Baseline in time adjusted-AUC (AUC/time) for workload during 40-minute cycle ergometry tests at Week 24 were assessed using the generalized estimation equation (GEE) model. A cycle ergometer can measure the work performed by an individual over time during physical exercise, the work was measured every 10 minutes from 0 to 40 minutes at Baseline and Week 24. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. An increase in AUC is reflective of improved exercise tolerance; a negative change from Baseline indicates worsening.

Change From Baseline in Time-Adjusted-AUC for Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) During Cycle Ergometry at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

Change from baseline in time-adjusted-AUC for respiratory exchange ratio (RER) during cycle ergometry at Week 24, assessed using the GEE model, which included change from baseline as dependent variable, time as categorical variable, and adjusted for baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. RER during exercise is calculated as volume of carbon dioxide/volume of oxygen. RER measures whether carbohydrates or fats are being used as fuel. RER ≥1.0 indicates carbohydrates are the predominate fuel source. RER \<1.0 and RER \>0.70 indicates both fats and carbohydrates are the predominate fuel source. RER approximately =0.70 means fat is the predominant fuel source. RER would be expected to be lower, at similar exercise intensities, if a participant is able to utilize fat as an energy source. Therefore, an increase in RER (positive change from baseline) would suggest participants are still utilizing carbohydrates rather than fat, reflective a physiological response.

Change From Baseline in Actual Duration of Exercise During Cycle Ergometry at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

To evaluate the impact of 24 weeks of treatment with UX007 on exercise intolerance, the change from Baseline in actual duration of exercise during 40-minute cycle ergometry tests at Week 24 was assessed using the GEE model. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. Duration of exercise is expected to increase as exercise tolerance improves.

Change From Baseline in Distance Traveled During the 12-Minute Walk Test (12MWT) at Week 18
Baseline (last assessment during the 4-week run-in period), Week 18

To evaluate the impact 18 weeks of treatment with UX007 has on muscle function, the change from Baseline in distance traveled during a 12MWT at Week 18 was assessed using the GEE model. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. Distance traveled during the 12MWT is expected to increase as muscle function increases.

Change From Baseline in Energy Expenditure Index (EEI) During the 12MWT at Week 18
Baseline (last assessment during the 4-week run-in period), Week 18

To evaluate the impact 18 weeks of treatment with UX007 has on muscle function, the change from Baseline of EEI during the 12MWT at Week 18 was assessed using the GEE model. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. EEI is quantified as the post-test heart rate minus the pre-test heart rate (in beats/min) divided by overall velocity, and is valued in beats/meter. A decrease in EEI when walking a similar distance or no change when walking longer distances, may indicate improved exercise tolerance.

Change From Baseline in Percentage of the Predicted 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) Distance Walked at Week 18
Baseline (last assessment during the 4-week run-in period), Week 18

To evaluate the impact 18 weeks of treatment with UX007 has on muscle function, the change from Baseline in the percentage of the predicted distance traveled during the first 6 minutes (6MWT) of the 12MWT at Week 18 was assessed using the GEE model. A participant's mathematical formula to calculate their percent predicted (PP) distance walked in the 6MWT was based on their demographics at baseline. For participants \< 20 years old, the formula used was referenced from (Gieger, et. al. 2007) which calculated PP distance walked based on age, gender, and height. For participants \>= 20 years old, the formula used was referenced from (Gibbons, et. al. 2001) and calculated the PP distance walked based on age and gender. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. Percent predicted values are expected to increase as muscle function increases.

Change From Baseline in Physical Summary Score (PHS-10) of the Short Form 10 (SF-10) at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

To evaluate the impact treatment with UX007 has on functional disability and health in participants between 5 and 17 years of age, change from Baseline in the T-scores of the PHS-10 were assessed at Week 24 and analyzed using the GEE model. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. The SF-10 Health Survey for Children is a 10-item caregiver-completed assessment designed to measure children's health-related quality of life. The PHS-10 of the SF-10 is scored such that higher scores indicate more favorable functioning. The T-score based scoring signifies that scale scores are centered so that a score of 50 corresponds to the average score in a comprehensive sample of US population (scale scores are standardized to a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10).

Change From Baseline in Psychosocial Summary Score (PSS-10) of the SF10 at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

To evaluate the impact treatment with UX007 has on functional disability and health in participants between 5 and 17 years of age, changes from Baseline in the T-scores of the PSS-10 were assessed at Week 24 and analyzed using the GEE model. The GEE model included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. The PSS-10 of the SF-10 is scored such that higher scores indicate more favorable functioning. The T-score based scoring signifies that scale scores are centered so that a score of 50 corresponds to the average score in a comprehensive sample of US population (scale scores are standardized to a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10). Lower numbers indicate values lower than the mean and higher numbers indicate values higher than the mean. Higher values are indicative of more favorable functioning/better health.

Change From Baseline in the Physical Component Summary Scale (PCS-12) at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

Changes from baseline in T-scores as assessed by the PCS-12 Short-Form Health Survey, version 2 (SF-12v2) at Week 24 were assessed using the GEE model, which included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. PCS-12 scores were calculated from the individual responses to those questions that contribute to physical health. Raw scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating better health. The T-score based scoring signifies that scale scores are centered so that a score of 50 corresponds to the average score in the US general population (scale scores are standardized to a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10). Lower numbers indicate values lower than the mean and higher numbers indicate values higher than the mean. Higher values are indicative of more favorable functioning/better health.

Change From Baseline in the Mental Component Summary Scale (MCS-12) at Week 24
Baseline, Week 24

Changes from baseline of T-scores as assessed by the MCS-12 of the SF-12v2 at Week 24 were assessed using the GEE model, which included the change from Baseline as the dependent variable, time as the categorical variable, and adjusted for Baseline measurement with compound symmetry covariance structure. MCS-12 scores were calculated from the individual responses to those questions that contribute to mental health. Raw scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating better health. The T-score based scoring signifies that scale scores are centered so that a score of 50 corresponds to the average score in the US general population (scale scores are standardized to a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10). Lower numbers indicate values lower than the mean and higher numbers indicate values higher than the mean. Higher values are indicative of more favorable functioning/better health.

Annualized Event Rate of All Major Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major clinical events are defined as adverse events (AEs) resulting in hospitalizations, emergency room (ER) visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Duration Rate of All Major Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major clinical events are defined as AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Event Rate of Major Rhabdomyolysis Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly. Major rhabdomyolysis clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Duration Rate of Major Rhabdomyolysis Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly. Major rhabdomyolysis clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Event Rate of Major Hypoglycemia Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major hypoglycemia clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Duration Rate of Major Hypoglycemia Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major hypoglycemia clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Event Rate of Major Cardiac Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major cardiac clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

Annualized Duration Rate of Major Cardiac Clinical Events Pre- and Post-Treatment With UX007
18 months before and after UX007 initiation

Major cardiac clinical events are defined as those AEs resulting in hospitalizations, ER visits, and emergency intervention.

ALS Functional Rating Scale-revised Version (ALSFRS-R) Slope
baseline, 6 months

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale-revised version (ALSFRS-R) is used to determine patients' assessments of their capability and independence in 12 functional activities. All 12 activities are relevant in ALS and each is scored between 0 (no function at all) and 4 (normal function). Thus the overall score for this measure can range from 0 to 48, with higher scores indicating more normal function. The test-retest reliability is greater than 0.88 for all 12 items/activities. The ALSFRS-R declines linearly with time over a wide range during the course of ALS and the minimum clinically significant change in this scale is said to be 20%. The primary analysis in this study is the slope of the ALSFRS-R during treatment compared to pre-treatment. Pre-treatment slope for each participant will be estimated as follows: (48-enrollment ALSFRS-R)/months since symptom onset. This frequently used "pre-slope" method is simple and inexpensive, and can predict disease progression.

Number of participants who report side-effects related to gastrointestinal (GI) distress
24 months
Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (lactate)
24 months

Change in lactate levels, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in mmol/L

Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (pyruvate)
24 months

Change in pyruvate levels, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in mg/dl

Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (β-hydroxybutyrate level)
24 months

Change in β-hydroxybutyrate levels, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in mmol/L

Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (Alanine/Leucine ratio)
24 months

Change in Alanine/Leucine ratios, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in μmol/L

Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (Alanine/Lysine ratio)
24 months

Change in Alanine/Lysine ratios, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in μmol/L

Normalization of biochemical markers of disease (Alanine/Proline ratio)
24 months

Change in Alanine/Proline ratios, comparing results from before and after triheptanoin is initiated - this will be measured by the number of participants who experience any change; measured in μmol/L

More efficacious seizure control
24 months

Measured by a reduction or alteration of home antiepileptics use, from before and after triheptanoin is initiated

More efficacious metabolic control
24 months

Measured by a reduction in episodes of metabolic decompensation, from before and after triheptanoin is initiated

More efficacious disease control
24 months

Measured by a reduction in the frequency of disease related hospitalizations, from before and after triheptanoin is initiated

Blood glucose level
Baseline and 6 months

Reviewing the change in blood glucose levels from baseline to 6 month visit

Secondary Endpoints

Annualized Duration of MCEs
Up to Year 4
Annualized Hypoglycemic Event-rate Captured as MCEs and At-home Clinical Events (HCEs)
Up to Year 4
Clinical Global Impression of Change [CGI-C] Scale Score
Up to Year 4
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
TriheptanoinEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be given prescriptions for triheptanoin in mL/day, which will be divided into approximately 4 administrations per day, with precise instructions for administration. Triheptanoin will be titrated up to the first 6 weeks of the study. After titration, the dose is to remain stable for the remainder of the Double-blind Treatment Period. Following the Double-blind Treatment Period, open-label triheptanoin will be provided at participants' current dose during an Open Access Period, if no other options to receive trihepatnoin are available locally.
MCTACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will be given prescriptions for MCT in mL/day, which will be divided into approximately 4 administrations per day, with precise instructions for administration. MCT will be titrated up to the first 6 weeks of the study. After titration, the dose is to remain stable for the remainder of the Double-blind Treatment Period. Following the Double-blind Treatment Period, open-label triheptanoin will be provided at participants' current dose during an Open Access Period, if no other options to receive trihepatnoin are available locally.
Active treatmentEXPERIMENTALTriheptanoin oil
Placebo treatmentPLACEBO_COMPARATORSafflower oil
Placebo oilPLACEBO_COMPARATOR14 days of diet on a placebo oil including 7 days titration period and 7 days full dose treatment of 1mL/kg/day.
Schedule AEXPERIMENTALSubjects previously treated with triheptanoin
Schedule BEXPERIMENTALNaïve to triheptanoin
Active/PlaceboOTHERSubjects receive 1-2 grams/kilogram body weight triheptanoin divided into 4 equal doses taken with meals and snack for 6 months crossing over to receive placebo vegetable oil at the same dose and frequency for the next 6 months during the randomization phase.
Placebo/ActiveOTHERSubjects receive 1-2 grams/kilogram body weight placebo vegetable oil divided into 4 equal doses taken with meals and snack for 6 months crossing over to receive triheptanoin at the same dose and frequency for the next 6 months during the randomization phase.
1.0 gm/kg/day triheptanoinEXPERIMENTALUp to 24 subjects (8: 4-9 years of age, 8: 10-15 years of age; 8: 16 years of age or older) will take 1.0 gm/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 doses
UX007EXPERIMENTALParticipants previously treated with UX007 or treatment-naive participants will begin or continue treatment with daily open-label UX007 while maintaining their other dietary restrictions.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants randomized to receive placebo enter a 2-week dose titration period to achieve study drug treatment comprising up to 35% of total daily calories or to the maximum tolerated dose level and maintained at the 35% total daily calorie dose level for a 6-week treatment period. Following completion of the Week 8 study visit, placebo participants continue treatment with open-label UX007 at the 35% dose level for an additional 44 weeks (Weeks 8-52).
Group 1EXPERIMENTALStandard care for 1 month, then standard care and Triheptanoin for 5 months.
Group 2EXPERIMENTALStandard care and Triheptanoin for 6 months.
Group 3NO_INTERVENTIONHealthy controls for biomarkers

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TriheptanoinDRUGLiquid for oral (PO) or enteral feeding tube administration
MCT OilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENTLiquid for oral (PO) or enteral feeding tube administration
Placebo OilDRUGDaily treatment with Safflower oil for 14 days (7 days titration period in addition to 7 days full dose period with 1g/kg/day).
Vegetable OilOTHER1-2 grams vegetable oil (placebo)/kilogram body weight divided into 4 equal doses per day taken with meals and a snack for 6 months followed by 1-2 g triheptanoin (drug)/kilogram body weight for 6 months.
UX007DRUGAdministered orally (PO) with food or by gastrostomy tube, at the target dose range of 25-35% of total calories.
PlaceboDRUGoral liquid
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Eligibility Criteria

Age RangeN/A to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria for Main Study: * Males and females, from 0 (including newborns) to \< 18 years of age at time of randomization * Confirmed diagnosis of LC-FAOD * Have a caregiver(s) willing and able to assist in all applicable study requirements * Have a legally authorized representative willin...

Countries:CzechiaGermanyJapanPolandSaudi ArabiaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)DenmarkUnited StatesFranceUnited KingdomAustraliaIsraelItaly
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Frequently asked questions about Triheptanoin

What is triheptanoin?

Triheptanoin is a small molecule therapeutic being developed by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (ticker RARE). It is being studied across several neurological and metabolic conditions, including long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, glycogen storage diseases, pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, and medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. It is an investigational therapy in clinical development.

What is triheptanoin used for?

Triheptanoin is being studied for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD), glycogen storage disease type I, glycogen storage disease type V, adult polyglucosan body disease, glucose transporter type-1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1 DS), ALS, pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, and medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. These are the indications under investigation; it is not approved for them.

Who makes triheptanoin?

Triheptanoin is developed by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., which trades under the ticker RARE. The company is running the clinical program evaluating the small molecule across metabolic and neurological indications, including long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders and pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency.

What phase is triheptanoin in?

Triheptanoin is investigational and remains in clinical development. Its trials span early phase 1 through phase 3, including a phase 3 study in long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, a phase 2 study in medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, and phase 1 work in pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. It is not described as approved.

What clinical trials is triheptanoin in?

Triheptanoin trials include NCT05933200, a phase 3 study in pediatric LC-FAOD patients; NCT07097311, a recruiting phase 2 study in medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency; NCT06340685, a recruiting phase 1 study in pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency; and NCT03665636, a completed early phase 1 study in glycogen storage disease type I.

How many patients are enrolled in triheptanoin trials?

The triheptanoin clinical program has a total enrollment of 69 patients across its studies. The largest is NCT05933200, a phase 3 trial in long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders with 69 participants. Other studies are smaller, including 24 patients in NCT07097311, 6 in NCT06340685, and 4 in NCT03665636.