Adjunctive Ganaxolone (GNX) Treatment in Children and Adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-related Epilepsy (TrustTSC)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this trial is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Ganaxolone (GNX) compared to placebo as adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) in children and adults as assessed by the change from baselinea in the frequency of countable major motor and focal seizures (primary endpoint seizuresb) during the double-blind phase.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria (Part A):

- Clinical or mutational diagnosis of TSC

- Failure to control seizures despite appropriate trial of 2 or more ASMs at therapeutic doses.

- Have at least 8 countable/witnessed primary seizures during the 4-week baseline period with at least 1 primary seizure occurring in at least 3 of the 4 weeks of baseline.

Inclusion Criteria (Part B):

-  Patients have experienced ≥ 35% reduction in primary seizure frequency during the Part A treatment period compared to the 4-week Baseline Period.

Exclusion Criteria (Part A):

- Previous exposure to GNX

- Pregnant or breastfeeding

- Concurrent use of strong inducers or inhibitors of cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4/5/7. Any strong inhibitor or inducer of CYP3A4/5/7 must be discontinued at least 28 days before Visit 2, study drug initiation. This does not include approved ASMs.

- Patients who have been taking felbamate for less than 1 year prior to screening

- Patients who test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or non-approved cannabidiol (CBD) via plasma drug screen

- Chronic use of oral steroid medications, ketoconazole (except for topical formulations), St. John's Wort, or other IPs is not permitted

- Have an active CNS infection, demyelinating disease, degenerative neurological disease, or CNS disease deemed progressive. This includes tumor growth which in the
opinion of the investigator could affect primary seizure control

- Patients with significant renal insufficiency, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min (calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula or Pediatric GFR
calculator or Bedside Schwartz), will be excluded from study entry or will be discontinued if the criterion is met post baseline

- Have been exposed to any other investigational drug within 30 days or fewer than 5 half lives (whichever is shorter) prior to the screening visit

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/28/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Elaine Wirrell, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Bridget Neja C.N.A.

(507) 266-9150

Neja.Bridget@mayo.edu

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