Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 6 to 45

Evaluating Tideglusib for Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy

Official title: An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Tideglusib for the Treatment of Congenital or Childhood Onset DM1 (REACH CDM X)

Run by AMO Pharma Limited · NCT05004129 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new medication called tideglusib to see if it can help children and teenagers with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy feel better over a year of treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
Enrollment76 (estimated)
SponsorAMO Pharma Limited
Industry-sponsored
Locations14 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 13 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 23, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT05004129 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 6 to 45 years with genetically confirmed Congenital or Childhood Onset DM1.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have a confirmed diagnosis of Congenital or Childhood Onset DM1 or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This open-label phase 2/3 study investigates the safety and efficacy of tideglusib in children and adolescents with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy (DM1). Participants include those who previously took part in an earlier study or are treatment-naïve. The treatment involves a weight-adjusted fixed dose of tideglusib administered over a 52-week period, with an option for extended access. The study aims to assess the drug's impact on the condition's severity and overall patient well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the quality of life for patients with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies involving tideglusib have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects who do not enter this study directly from completing the AMO-02-MD-2-003 study (i.e. subjects who did not complete AMO-02-MD-2-003, subjects who completed AMO-02-MD-2-003 but did not directly rollover or subjects who are re-entering AMO-02-MD-2-004), will not be considered eligible for the study without meeting all of the criteria below:

1. Subjects under study must be individuals with a diagnosis of Congenital or Childhood Onset DM1.
2. Diagnosis must be genetically confirmed
3. Subjects must be male or female aged ≥6 years to ≤45 years at Screening
4. Subjects must have a Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) score of 3 or greater at Screening (V-1)
5. Written, voluntary informed consent must be obtained before any study related procedures are conducted. Where a parent or legally authorized representative (LAR) provides consent, there must also be assent from the subject (as required by local regulations)
6. Subject's caregiver must be willing and able to support participation for duration of study
7. Subject must be willing and able to comply with the required food intake restrictions as outlined per protocol

Subjects entering directly from completing the antecedent AMO-02-MD-2-003 study will not be considered eligible for the study without meeting all of the criteria below:

1. Subjects who have completed the antecedent AMO-02-MD-2-003 study through V11
2. Written, voluntary informed consent must be obtained before any study related procedures are conducted. Where a parent or LAR provides consent, there must also be assent from the subject (as required by local regulations)
3. Subject's caregiver must be willing and able to support participation for duration of study
4. Subject must be willing and able to comply with the required food intake restrictions as outlined per protocol

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Body mass index (BMI) less than 13.5 kg/m² or greater than 40 kg/m²
2. New or change in medications/therapies within 4 weeks prior to Eligibility/Baseline Visit
3. Use within 4 weeks prior to Eligibility/Baseline Visit of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg.clarithromycin, telithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, nefazodone, idinavir and ritonavir)
4. Concurrent use of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 with a narrow therapeutic window (e.g. warfarin and digitoxin)
5. Current enrollment in a clinical trial of an investigational drug or enrollment in a clinical trial of an investigational drug in the last 6 months other than the AMO-02- MD-2-003 study
6. Existing or historical medical conditions or complications (eg. neurological, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine or respiratory disease) that may impact the interpretability of the study results
7. Hypersensitivity to tideglusib or any components of its formulation including allergy to strawberry

Where it's running

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Lurie's Children's Hospital
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Rochester - Medical Center
    Rochester, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
Show 8 more locations
  • The Bright Alliance
    Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Enrolling by invitation
  • Stanford University
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Enrolling by invitation
  • Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
    Norfolk, Virginia, United States
    Withdrawn
  • Virginia Commonwealth University-Department of Neurology - Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research Program
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
    Completed
  • Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
    London, Ontario, Canada
    Enrolling by invitation
  • New Zealand Clinical Research (NZCR)
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Completed

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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