Clinical trial Recruiting at 31 sites Observational Ages 6 Months to 99

Long-term management of organic acidemia with CARBAGLU®

Official title: Understanding the Long-Term Management of Organic Acidemia Patients With CARBAGLU®: A Mixed Methods Approach

Run by Recordati Group · NCT04176523 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well carglumic acid helps people with propionic acidemia and methylmalonic acidemia over a long time, while also talking to patients and caregivers about their experiences.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages6 Months to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment95 (estimated)
SponsorRecordati Group
Industry-sponsored
Locations32 sites (Bordeaux and 31 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2024
Study endsJuly 30, 2029
Registry record updatedFebruary 5, 2024
Trial IDNCT04176523 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with methylmalonic acidemia or propionic acidemia who have been on carglumic acid treatment for at least six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been treated with carglumic acid for the required duration or those with other unrelated conditions may 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 observational study focuses on the long-term management of patients with propionic acidemia (PA) and methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) who have been treated with carglumic acid for at least six months. It involves collecting treatment characteristics, clinical outcomes, and healthcare utilization data at multiple time points over a period of 54 months. Additionally, qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers will be conducted to understand the disease and treatment burden. The study aims to gather comprehensive data from up to 85 patients across six European countries.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the long-term effects of carglumic acid treatment, potentially improving management strategies for patients with organic acidemias.

How similar studies have gone: While this study employs a mixed methods approach, similar studies focusing on long-term management of organic acidemias have shown promise in understanding treatment impacts.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient has confirmed diagnosis of an organic acidemia (e.g., MMA or PA)
2. Patient initiated treatment with carglumic acid for long-term management of MMA or PA
3. Patient has been treated with carglumic acid for a minimum of 6 months
4. Patient (or caregiver) is able to comply with all prospective study procedures
5. Patient (or caregiver) is able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • Hopital Des Enfants, CHU de Bordeaux-GH Pellegrin
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • Hopital de la Conception
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital de la Timone
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Nancy - Hopitaux de Brabois
    Nancy, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Rouen
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting
Show 26 more locations
  • Nouvel Hopital Civil
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting
  • Hopital de Hautepierre
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Prof. Hess Kinderklinik
    Bremen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Meyer
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • San Paola Hospital, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Milan Policlinico University
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo Monza
    Monza, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II
    Naples, Italy
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital of Padova
    Padova, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Turin University Hospital
    Turin, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Oslo University Hospital
    Oslo, Norway
    Recruiting
  • AMM hospital val d'hebron
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Sant Joan de Deu
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Universitario de Cruces
    Bilbao, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Infantil Universitario Nino Jesus
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital 12 de Octubre
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario La Paz
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Universitario Ramon y Cajal Madrid
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
    Murcia, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Son Espases
    Palma de Mallorca, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio
    Seville, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Universitario Miguel Servet
    Zaragoza, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Näl
    Trollhättan, Sweden
    Terminated

Study contacts

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  • Observing the effects of Carbaglu® in treating MMA and PA in patients

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  • AAV-based gene therapy for Propionic Acidemia in young children

    This trial tests whether an AAVrh10-PCCA gene therapy can be given safely to children with Propionic Acidemia to help their bodies manage the metabolic problem.

    Recruiting Phase 1 Mayo Clinic · Rochester, Minnesota · NCT07643844

  • Characterizing people with propionic acidemia using past medical records

    This project collects and reviews medical records to see what health events and outcomes people with propionic acidemia experience.

    Recruiting at 15 sites ModernaTX, Inc. · Stanford, California and 28 other locations · NCT05769621

  • Long-term evaluation of mRNA-3705 for treating methylmalonic acidemia

    This study is testing if a new treatment called mRNA-3705 is safe and effective for people with methylmalonic acidemia who have already tried it in previous studies.

    Recruiting at 11 sites Phase 1/2 ModernaTX, Inc. · Los Angeles, California and 11 other locations · NCT05295433

  • Long-term safety assessment of mRNA-3927 for propionic acidemia patients

    This study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the mRNA-3927 treatment for people with propionic acidemia who have already participated in a previous study.

    Recruiting at 12 sites Phase 1/2 ModernaTX, Inc. · Los Angeles, California and 21 other locations · NCT05130437

  • Treatment for Propionic Acidemia using mRNA-3927

    This study is testing a new treatment called mRNA-3927 to see if it is safe and effective for people with propionic acidemia, including infants and older children.

    Recruiting at 19 sites Phase 1/2 ModernaTX, Inc. · Los Angeles, California and 34 other locations · NCT04159103

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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