A Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability Study of Sativex for the Treatment of Spasticity in Children Aged 8 to 18 Years

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Overview

A study to assess the effects of Sativex treatment on spasticity in a population of children and adolescents aged from 8 to 18 years with cerebral palsy or traumatic central nervous system injury. Efficacy (ability to improve symptoms), safety and tolerability will be monitored.

A 12 week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled,parallel group study followed by a 24-week open-label extension phase. The primary objective is to assess the efficacy of Sativex treatment using a spasticity 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS). The endpoint for analysis is the comparison between Sativex and placebo in the change from baseline to the end of the acute phase in mean spasticity 0-10 NRS scores (week 12 or last seven days prior to withdrawal). The secondary objectives are to assess the safety and tolerability of Sativex via volunteered adverse events, laboratory parameters and vital signs. The efficacy of Sativex compared to placebo is also investigated for the following outcomes: spasticity (modified tardieu scale (MTS) score of the most affected limb and the modified ashworth scale (MAS) score of the main muscle groups of the upper and lower limb), sleep quality (sleep 0-10 NRS), pain (paediatric pain profile \[PPP\]), quality of life (of both the participant and the caregiver; cerebral palsy quality of life (QOL) questionnaire and caregiver QOL questionnaire), comfort (comfort questionnaire), depression assessment (childrens depression inventory (CDI 2)) and the caregiver's global impression of change (CGIC).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

SativexDRUG

Oromucosal spray containing THC (27 mg/mL):CBD (25 mg/mL), in ethanol: propylene glycol (50:50) excipients, with peppermint oil (0.05%) flavouring. Each 100 μL spray delivered THC 2.7 mg and CBD 2.5 mg. The maximum number of daily sprays was 12.

PlaceboDRUG

Oromucosal spray containing ethanol: propylene glycol(50:50) excipients, with peppermint oil (0.05%) flavouring and colourings FD\&C Yellow No.5 (E102 tartrazine) (0.0260%), FD\&C Yellow No.6 (E110 sunset yellow) (0.0038%), FD\&C Red No. 40 (E129 Allura red AC) (0.00330%) and FD\&C Blue No.1 (E133 Brilliant blue FCF) (0.00058%). Each 100 μL spray administered to the sub-lingual or oral mucosa delivered the colourants plus excipients. The maximum daily dose was 12 sprays per day.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females aged between 8 and 18 years suffering from cerebral palsy or traumatic central nervous system injury. * Participant and/or authorised representative willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study. * To have been under treatment for their spasticity for at least one year and to have reached a stage of non-progressive spasticity. * Participant able (in the investigators opinion) and willing to comply with all study requirements. * Participant has received inadequate efficacy and/or experienced unacceptable side effects from previous or current treatment with at least one of the following medications for spasticity: Baclofen, Diazepam (or another benzodiazepine), Dantrolene, Tizanidine, Gabapentin, Trihexyphenidyl. * Gross Motor Function Classification Scale Level III - V. * MAS of two or higher in at least one muscle group. * Participant and/or authorised representative willing for his or her name to be notified to the responsible authorities for participation in this study, as applicable in individual countries. * Participant and/or authorised representative willing to allow his or her primary care practitioner and consultant, if appropriate, to be notified of participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Any known or suspected history of: * Schizophrenia or other psychotic illness, or diagnosis of schizophrenia in a first-degree relative. * Alcohol or substance abuse. * Any known or suspected hypersensitivity to cannabinoids or any of the excipients of the IMP(s) * Use of cannabis or cannabinoid based medications (including within 30 days or 60 days of study entry respectively). * Weight less than 15 kg. * Female participants of child bearing potential and male participants whose partner is of child bearing potential, unless willing to ensure that they or their partner use effective contraception during the study and for three months thereafter. * Female participant who is pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study and for three months thereafter. * Participants who have received an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) within the 12 weeks prior to the screening visit. * Has been treated with botulinum toxin in the previous 12 weeks. * Concomitant use of botulinum toxin * Any other significant disease or disorder, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the study, may influence the result of the study, or the participant's ability to participate in the study. * Following a physical examination, the participant has any abnormalities that, in the opinion of the investigator would prevent the participant from safe participation in the study. * Significant cardiac, renal or hepatic disease. * Planned surgical procedure during the randomised phase of the study. * Travel outside the country of residence planned during the study. * Participants previously randomised into this study. * Unwilling to abstain from donation of blood during the study

Locations (14)

Center 14

Prague, Czechia

Center 7

Tel Aviv, Israel

Center 8

Tel Litwinsky, Israel

Center 2

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline to the end of 12 weeks' treatment in mean spasticity 0-10 NRS score

The spasticity 0-10 NRS was completed daily at bedtime using a paper study diary. The difference between spasticity and spasm was clearly explained to the caregiver. The primary caregiver was asked the following question: "This question is about your child's muscles and how soft or tight/hard they have felt today. Think carefully about how your child's muscles have felt today and circle a number from 0 to 10 that best describes this, where: 0 = 'my child's muscles have felt totally relaxed' and 10 = 'my child's muscles have felt the tightest/hardest they have ever felt'". A reduction in score indicates an improvement in condition. The mean spasticity 0-10 NRS score of the last 7 days of the baseline period was used for a patient's mean baseline score. The mean 0-10 NRS score of the last 7 days prior to completion/withdrawal was used for a patient's mean end of treatment score.

Time frame: Day 0 - Day 84

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline to the end of 12 weeks' treatment in mean MTS score of the most affected limb

This study looked at the MTS in the worst affected limb only. The same limb was assessed at each visit, preferably also by the same examiner. The MTS used the following criteria: * Individuals were positioned in the sitting position to test the upper extremities and a supine position to test the lower extremities * Three speed definitions: * V1 is slow as possible * V2 speed of limb falling under gravity * V3 moving as fast as possible * The MTS describes R1 and R2. R1 is the angle of muscle reaction; R2 is the full passive range of movement. * R2 is measured at V1 and R1 at V3. R2-R1 = dynamic tone component of the muscle. The relationship between R1 and R2 estimates the relative contributions of spasticity compared to contracture. A reduction in score indicates and improvement in condition.

Time frame: Day 0 - Day 84

Change from baseline to the end of 12 weeks' treatment in mean MAS score of the main muscle groups of the upper and lower limb

Participants were tested in the supine position and participants were instructed to relax. Muscle groups in the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist were rated on a scale of 0 = No increase in muscle tone, 1 = Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension, 1+ = Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of movement (ROM), 2 = More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved, 3 = Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult, 4 = Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension. The MAS was performed by the same examiner at each visit, where possible. A reduction in score indicates an improvement in condition.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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