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Thioctic Acid

Phase 3

Diabetic Polyneuropathy | Small molecule | Neurology |Viatris Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 7, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment630

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Thioctic Acid · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2
NCT00328601Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Thioctic Acid in the Oral Treatment of Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy (SYDNEY 2)Diabetic Polyneuropathy
COMPLETED170 Analytics
NCT00977483Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Thioctic Acid in the Oral Treatment of Diabetic Polyneuropathy (Stage 1 or 2)Diabetic Polyneuropathy
COMPLETED460 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Thioctic Acid in the Oral Treatment of Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy (SYDNEY 2)
Diabetic PolyneuropathyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Thioctic Acid in the Oral Treatment of Diabetic Polyneuropathy (Stage 1 or 2)
Diabetic PolyneuropathyUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Primary efficacy variable: Absolute change in the neuropathy impairment score lower limbs enlarged by 7 objective items (NISLL+7) between baseline (mean of Visit 0.3 and 0.4 or last available value before randomisation, respectively) and endpoint
4 years

Secondary Endpoints

NIS, NSC, TSS, LLF, QST, VDT, CDT and HP, QAE by means of the HRDB, amplitude CMAP, DL and MNCV on peroneal and tibial nerves, amplitude SNAP and latency on sural nerve, foot inspection, efficacy.
4 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Drug: Thioctic AcidEXPERIMENTAL600mg tablet Thioctic Acid (alpha-lipoic acid) once daily throughout the trial
Drug: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR1 tablet once daily throughout the trial

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Thioctic AcidDRUG -
PlaceboDRUG1 tablet once daily 4 years double-blind treatment period
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 74 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diabetes mellitus (Type I or II), as defined by the American Diabetes Association, 1997, lasting 1 year. 2. Patient must have a symmetric sensory-motor peripheral polyneuropathy of at least stage 2 attributable to diabetes mellitus following a thorough evaluation for other ca...

Countries:IsraelRussiaUnited StatesCroatiaDenmarkFranceItalyNetherlandsSpainSwedenUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Thioctic Acid

What is Thioctic Acid used for?

Thioctic Acid is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy, a nerve disorder caused by diabetes. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

What does Thioctic Acid target?

Thioctic Acid is a small molecule being studied for diabetic polyneuropathy. It has been evaluated in placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized Phase 3 trials. The specific molecular target has not been disclosed.

Who makes Thioctic Acid?

Thioctic Acid is being developed by Viatris Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VTRS. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for diabetic polyneuropathy.

What phase is Thioctic Acid in?

Thioctic Acid is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed two Phase 3 trials for diabetic polyneuropathy, with a total of 630 participants enrolled across both studies. The drug remains investigational and is not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Thioctic Acid in?

Thioctic Acid has completed two Phase 3 trials: NCT00328601, known as SYDNEY 2, enrolled 170 participants in Israel and Russia, and NCT00977483 enrolled 460 participants across the United States, Croatia, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Both trials studied the drug in diabetic polyneuropathy.

Is Thioctic Acid the same as alpha-lipoic acid?

Thioctic Acid is also known as alpha-lipoic acid, a naturally occurring compound with antioxidant properties. In clinical trials, it has been studied as an oral treatment for diabetic polyneuropathy, with two completed Phase 3 studies.