OLE Study of Carbetocin Nasal Spray for the Treatment of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
This study is investigating a nasal spray called carbetocin for people aged 5 to 30 with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). People with PWS often experience excessive hunger, called hyperphagia. This study is an extension of a previous one, focusing on the long-term safety and whether participants can tolerate the spray over an extended period. Researchers want to understand if daily use of the carbetocin nasal spray (3.2 mg, three times a day) helps manage this challenging symptom. Participants will be those who have already completed the initial study. The aim is to gather more information on its effects when used for a longer time.
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De quoi parle cette étude ?
This study is known as an Open-Label Extension (OLE) study. This means that everyone taking part will receive the carbetocin nasal spray, and both they (and their caregivers) and the study doctors will know what treatment they are receiving. It's designed to follow on from an earlier study where some participants might have received a placebo (a dummy spray with no active medicine) instead of carbetocin. This open-label format allows researchers to look closely at the medication's longer-term effects.
The main goal of this particular study is to see how safe the carbetocin nasal spray is when used over a longer period, and how well people can tolerate it. 'Tolerability' refers to how comfortable people are with the treatment and whether they experience any side effects. Researchers will be monitoring participants closely for any unexpected reactions or difficulties with using the spray.
By gathering information on long-term safety and tolerability, this study helps us understand more about carbetocin as a potential treatment for the intense, constant hunger (hyperphagia) experienced by individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. This condition can significantly impact daily life, and finding safe and effective ways to manage it is very important.
Points clés
- Focuses on long-term safety and tolerability of carbetocin nasal spray.
- For individuals aged 5-30 with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Participants must have completed a previous study (ACP-101-302).
- Aims to help manage excessive hunger (hyperphagia).
- Requires active involvement of a caregiver.
- All participants will receive the active carbetocin treatment.
Qui peut être éligible ?
This study is for individuals aged between 5 and 30 years old who have Prader-Willi Syndrome. To be considered, you must have already successfully completed a previous study involving carbetocin (Study ACP-101-302) and met all the entry rules for that initial study. Your doctor would also need to believe that you would benefit from continuing to receive the carbetocin treatment for a longer time.
You would also need to live with a caregiver who is willing and able to understand and follow all the study procedures and attend all scheduled appointments. This is important to ensure the study runs smoothly and safely for everyone involved.
There are certain health conditions that would prevent someone from joining, such as a history of stroke, serious brain injury, epilepsy, or frequent severe migraines. If you have active severe mental health symptoms, or a history of significant mental health issues like psychosis or suicide attempts, you would not be able to participate. Also, if you have certain heart conditions or have had problems tolerating the study medication or procedures in the previous study, you might not be suitable.
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Répondez à ces questions rapides pour voir si vous êtes éligible. Ceci est un guide uniquement — l'équipe de recherche prend la décision finale.
- Are you between 5 and 30 years old?
- Do you have Prader-Willi Syndrome?
- Have you completed the previous ACP-101-302 study?
- Does your doctor think you might benefit from continuing this treatment?
- Do you live with a caregiver who can help you with the study?
En quoi consiste la participation ?
If you join this study, you will continue to use the carbetocin nasal spray three times a day. You and your caregiver will need to attend regular appointments at the study clinic. These visits will involve health checks, such as measuring your vital signs (like blood pressure and heart rate), and ECGs (heart rhythm tests) to monitor how your heart is doing. The study team will also be asking about any side effects you might experience and how well you are managing with the nasal spray. The exact total duration of your participation will depend on the study design, but it is an open-label extension, meaning it's designed for long-term follow-up for those who completed the initial study.
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Locations (30)
- Children's of AlabamaCode postal vérifiéBirmingham, États-Unis
- Phoenix Children's HospitalCode postal vérifiéPhoenix, États-Unis
- University of California IrvineCode postal vérifiéOrange, United States
- Stanford University School of MedicineCode postal vérifiéPalo Alto, United States
- Rady Children's Hospital San DiegoCode postal vérifiéSan Diego, États-Unis
- Children's Hospital ColoradoCode postal vérifiéAurora, États-Unis
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCode postal vérifiéChicago, États-Unis
- Université de l'IowaCode postal vérifiéIowa City, États-Unis
- Boston Children's HospitalCode postal vérifiéBoston, États-Unis
- Children's Mercy Kansas CityCode postal vérifiéKansas City, États-Unis
- SSM Health/Saint Louis UniversityCode postal vérifiéSaint Louis, États-Unis
- Maimonides Medical CenterCode postal vérifiéBrooklyn, United States
Questions fréquentes
What is Carbetocin?
Carbetocin is a medication being studied in a nasal spray form for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
What is 'Hyperphagia'?
Hyperphagia is a medical term for excessive, insatiable hunger, which is a common and challenging symptom for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Qui peut participer à cette étude ?
This study is for individuals aged 5-30 with Prader-Willi Syndrome who have already finished a specific previous study (ACP-101-302).
Will I know if I'm getting the active medicine?
Yes, this is an 'open-label' study, meaning everyone, including you and the study team, will know you are receiving the carbetocin nasal spray.
What is the main purpose of this study?
The main purpose is to evaluate the long-term safety and how well people can tolerate the carbetocin nasal spray for Prader-Willi Syndrome.
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