Safety and Tolerability Study of VTS-270 in Pediatric Participants With Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) Disease

Vtesse, LLC, a Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Company

Overview

This is a Phase-2, multicenter, multiple dose, open-label, 2-part evaluation study which will primarily assess the safety and tolerability of VTS-270 (2-hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin \[HP-β-CD\]) in pediatric participants with age \<4 years.

In Part A of the study, participants after confirmation of the diagnosis of NPC will receive VTS-270 for 20 weeks during the active treatment period. Further, based on investigator's discretion participants would either end treatment with a follow-up visit 28 days (+/- 7) days after last treatment, or will enter to Part-B to benefit from open-label treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

Interventions

VTS-270DRUG

VTS-270 200 mg/mL administered as described in the arm group description.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMax age: 4 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must be adequately informed and understand the nature and risks of the study. The participant's parent or legal guardian must provide a signature and date on the informed consent form (ICF). 2. Participants must have neurologial symptoms defined as, any area of developmental delay 1 SD below the mean (example, developmental quotient or standard score under 85 in any domain on the Mullen Scale Early Learning \[MSEL\]) or a significant developmental quotient /standard score drop on the MSEL. 3. Diagnosis of NPC determined by one of the following: 1. Two NPC1 or NPC2 mutations; 2. Positive filipin staining or oxysterol testing and at least one NPC1 or NPC2 mutation; 3. Vertical supranuclear gaze palsy in combination with either: i. One NPC1/NPC2 mutation, or ii. Positive filipin staining or oxysterol levels consistent with NPC1 or NPC2 disease. 4. If taking miglustat (Zavesca), participant(s) must have been on a stable dose for 6 weeks prior to the Screening Visit and willing to remain on a stable dose for the duration of participation in this study. If not taking migulstat, the participant must have been off treatment for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the Baseline Visit. 5. If a participant has a history of seizures, the condition must be adequately controlled (the pattern of seizure activity must be stable) and the participant must be on a stable dose and regimen of antiepileptic medication(s) 4 weeks prior to the Screening Visit. 6. Prior exposure to VTS-270 is permitted. 7. The participant's parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are able to communicate effectively with study personnel. 8. Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are able and willing to follow all protocol requirements and study restrictions. 9. Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are able and willing to return participants for all study visits. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Is from a vulnerable population, as defined by the US CFR Title 45, Part 46, Section 46.111(b) and other local and national regulations, including but not limited to, employees (temporary, part-time, full time, etc) or a family member of the research staff conducting the study, or of the sponsor, or of the contract research organization, or of the institutional review board (IRB)/independent ethics committee (IEC). 2. Has a history of sensitivity or allergy to any product containing HP-β-CD. 3. A history of hypersensitivity reactions or allergy to the anesthetic and/or sedative agents to be used for the lumbar puncture procedure. 4. Taken an anticoagulant in the 2 weeks prior to the Baseline Visit or plan to use anticoagulants during the study. 5. Change in antiepileptic treatment between the Screening Visit and the Baseline Visit. 6. Received treatment for any investigational product (exclusive of VTS-270) within 4 weeks of the Baseline Visit or at least 5 half-lives, whichever criteria is longest. 7. A suspected infection of the central nervous system or any systemic infection. 8. A spinal deformity that is likely to impact the ability to perform repeated LPs. 9. Evidence of obstructive hydrocephalus or normal pressure hydrocephalus. 10. Undergoing intravenous treatment with VTS-270. Note: prior or current treatment with IT VTS-270 is not exclusionary. 11. A known bleeding disorder. 12. Has any of the following laboratory abnormalities ( greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal) at the Screening Visit: * Neutropenia * Thrombocytopenia * Activated partial thromboplastin time * Prothrombin time prolongation. 13. Has any other clinically significant disease, disorder or laboratory abnormality, which, in the opinion of the investigator, might put the participant at risk due to participation in the study, or may influence the results of the study or the participant's ability to complete the study. 14. Is participating in or plans to participate in any other interventional research study from the time of screening and throughout this study. 15. Also excluded are participant, who in the opinion of the investigator, are unable to comply with the protocol or who have a medical condition (eg, cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, neurologic, psychiatric, renal) that would potentially increase the risk of study participation.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs): Part A

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE is an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. SAEs were AEs excluding non-serious AEs.

Time frame: Baseline up to Week 20 (End of Part A)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Vital Signs: Part A

Clinically significant vital sign is defined as an abnormal vital sign result that results in a treatment-emergent AEs. Abnormal clinically significant vital signs included absolute systolic blood pressure (BP) values less than (\<) 90 millimeter of mercury (mmHg), maximum increase or decrease of greater than or equal to (\>=) 30 mmHg from baseline for systolic BP; absolute diastolic BP \<50 mmHg with maximum increase or decrease of \>=20 mmHg from baseline and absolute heart rate values \<40 beats per minute (bpm), \>120 bpm for supine or sitting measurement, \>140 bpm for standing measurement, temperature \<32 or \>40 degree centigrade, respiratory rate of \<10 or \>50 breaths/minute.

Time frame: Baseline up to Week 20 (End of Part A)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change from Baseline in Body Weight: Part A

Any change from baseline in body weight is considered by the investigator to be clinically significant and will be recorded as treatment-emergent AE.

Time frame: Baseline up to Week 20 (End of Part A)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change from Baseline in Body Height: Part A

Any change from baseline in body height is considered by the investigator to be clinically significant and will be recorded as treatment-emergent AE.

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Secondary Outcomes

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs): Part B

An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug and up to 28 days after last dose that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state. SAEs were AEs excluding non-serious AEs.

Time frame: Week 22 up to 3 years (End of Study or Part B)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Vital Signs: Part B

Time frame: Week 22 up to 3 years (End of Study or Part B)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change from Baseline in Body Weight: Part B

Any change from baseline in body weight is considered by the investigator to be clinically significant and will be recorded as treatment-emergent AE.

Time frame: Week 22 up to 3 years (End of Study or Part B)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change from Baseline in Body Height: Part B

Any change from baseline in body height is considered by the investigator to be clinically significant and will be recorded as treatment-emergent AE.

Time frame: Week 22 up to 3 years (End of Study or Part B)

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Laboratory Test Abnormalities: Part B

Criteria for laboratory tests abnormalities included: hemoglobin, hematocrit and red blood cells (\< 0.8\*lower limit of normal\[LLN\]); leucocytes (\<0.6/\>1.5\*upper limit of normal \[ULN\]); platelets (\<0.5\*LLN/\>1.75\*ULN); neutrophils, lymphocytes (\<0.8\*LLN/\>1.2\*ULN); eosinophils, basophils, monocytes (\>1.2\*ULN); total bilirubin (\>1.5\*ULN); aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (\>3\*ULN), total protein, albumin (\<0.8\*LLN/\>1.2\*ULN); creatinine, urea (\>1.3\*ULN); glucose (\<0.6\*LLN/\>1.5\*ULN); uric acid (\>1.2\*ULN); sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate (\<0.9\*LLN/\>1.1\*ULN); urine red blood cells (RBCs), urine white blood cells (WBCs), urine epithelial cells (\>=6 high-powered field), urine bacteria \>20 high-powered field; qualitative urine glucose, ketones, protein values \>=1 in urine dipstick test. Total number of participants with any laboratory abnormalities was reported.

Time frame: Week 22 up to 3 years (End of Study or Part B)

Change From Baseline in Audiological Examinations at Week 6, 12, 20, 44, and every 24 Week Thereafter Until End of Treatment (EOT: 3 Years)

Standard developmentally appropriate audiological examinations suited to the individual participants will be used to assess auditory system function (physical tests: tympanometry and otoacoustic emissions) and hearing sensitivity (behavioral test: word recognition and pure-tone and speech thresholds).