Observing long-term safety of Vamorolone in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Registry Study to Observe Long-term Safety of Vamorolone (AGAMREE®) in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [SUpplemental Patient dMd assessMents Investigating ouTcomes (SUMMIT)]
This study is looking at how safe the drug Vamorolone is for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and how it affects their quality of life over five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 27 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 26 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06564974 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational registry study aims to monitor the long-term safety and quality of life of male patients aged 2 years and older who are being treated with the FDA-approved drug AGAMREE® for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Conducted across approximately 25 sites in the US, the study plans to enroll around 250 participants and will follow them for about 5 years. Evaluations will include various health parameters such as growth, physical performance, cardiovascular status, and quality of life, with yearly follow-up visits to collect comprehensive data.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male patients aged 2 years and older who have a confirmed diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and are currently being treated with AGAMREE®.
Not a fit: Patients who have contraindications to AGAMREE® or other medical conditions that could affect their participation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term safety and effectiveness of Vamorolone for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
How similar studies have performed: While this study is observational, similar approaches in monitoring long-term safety and quality of life in DMD patients have shown promise, indicating potential for valuable findings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient or parent/legal guardian is willing and able to provide written informed consent once the nature of the registry has been explained and prior to the start of any registry-related procedures. 2. Patient and/or parent/guardian are willing and able to complete QoL questionnaires. 3. Male patients at least 2 years old. 4. Confirmed diagnosis of DMD (via genetic testing or muscle biopsy with absent dystrophin staining to anti- dystrophin antibodies 3, 1, or 2, or dystrophin immunohistochemistry or western blot). 5. Patient has a current, active prescription for, or is on, AGAMREE®. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Any contraindication to AGAMREE® or medical condition, which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would affect registry participation, performance, or interpretation of registry assessments.
Where this trial is running
Phoenix, Arizona and 26 other locations
- Phoenix Children's Hospital — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
- Arkansas Childrens Hospital — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (Recruiting)
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- University of California, Davis — Sacramento, California, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- University of Florida Clinical and Translational Science Institue — Gainesville, Florida, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital — Miami, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
- Nemours Children's Hospital — Orlando, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital — St. Petersburg, Florida, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Indiana University Health - Riley Hospital for Children — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center — North Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- Helen DeVos Children's Hospital — Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Duke University Medical Center and Childrens Health Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center- Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Institute — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- Neurology Rare Disease Center - Neurology & Neuromuscular Care Center — Denton, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
- University of Virginia Health System (UVAHS) - Pediatric Neuromuscular Center — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
- Children's Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- San Jorge Children's Hospital — San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (Recruiting)
- FDI Clinical Research — San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aravindham Veerapandiyan, MD — Arkansas Childrens Hospital
- Study coordinator: Syune Nersisyan, PhD
- Email: snersisyan@catalystpharma.com
- Phone: (305) 420-3200
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.