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Phase 3 N=141 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Trial in Adult Participants With Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)

Spinocerebellar Ataxias · Spinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 1 · Spinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 2 · Spinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 3 · Spinocerebellar Ataxia Genotype Type 6

Enrolled (actual)
141
Serious AEs
9.2%
Results posted
Aug 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Change From Baseline in Total Score on the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) at Randomization Phase Week 8 — -0.810; -1.059 score on a scale — p=0.519

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Troriluzole (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Primary completion
Aug 2017

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change From Baseline in Total Score on the Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) at Randomization Phase Week 8
-0.810; -1.059 0.519
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Deaths, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Events (AEs) Leading to Discontinuation, and Treatment-Emergent AEs (TEAEs) During the Randomization Phase
0; 0; 4; 1; 3; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Deaths, SAEs, AEs Leading to Discontinuation and TEAEs During the OLE Phase
2; 1; 11; 9; 9; 4
SECONDARY
Number of Participants Who Received At Least One Dose of Troriluzole in the Randomization Phase or OLE Phase With Deaths, SAEs, AEs Leading to Discontinuation and TEAEs
3; 23; 19; 126
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Impression of Benefit Via Use of the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGI-C) Index Scale During Randomization Phase
31; 27; 15; 15; 7; 11

Summary

The primary purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of BHV-4157 (Troriluzole) 140 milligrams (mg) once daily versus placebo after 8 weeks of treatment in participants with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA).

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants with a known or suspected diagnosis of the following specific hereditary ataxias: SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, SCA6, SCA7, SCA8 and SCA10
  • Ability to ambulate 8 meters without assistance (canes and other devices allowed)
  • Screening total Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) score ≥8
  • Score of ≥ 2 on the gait subsection of the SARA
  • Determined by the investigator to be medically stable at baseline/randomization and must be physically able and expected to complete the trial as designed

Key Exclusion Criteria

  • Any medical condition other than one of the hereditary ataxias specified in the inclusion criteria that could predominantly explain or contribute significantly to the participants symptoms of ataxia
  • Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score 30 points at screening
  • Clinical history of stroke
  • Active liver disease or a history of hepatic intolerance to medications that in the investigator's judgment, is medically significant
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02960893). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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