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CompletedNCT02669433Updated Apr 26, 2019Results posted

Study Evaluating Intepirdine (RVT-101) in Subjects With Dementia With Lewy Bodies: The HEADWAY-DLB Study

A Phase 2 interventional study of RVT-101 35 mg and RVT-101 70 mg in Dementia With Lewy Bodies, sponsored by Axovant Sciences Ltd.. Completed at 65 sites in 7 countries. Open to participants aged 50 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-04-26.

Sponsored by Axovant Sciences Ltd. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
484
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
50 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intepirdine (RVT-101) in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies.

Read the detailed description

The efficacy and safety of RVT-101 at doses of 70 mg and 35 mg daily will be evaluated over a 24-week double-blind treatment period in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies.

The randomization ratio will be 1:1:1 (70 mg RVT-101: 35 mg RVT-101: placebo).

Subjects completing this study will be eligible to enroll in an extension study of RVT-101 (Study RVT-101-2002).

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Conditions studied

  • Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Keywords

  • Dementia with Lewy bodies
  • Lewy bodies
  • intepirdine
  • RVT-101
  • dementia
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In context

Lewy Body Disease

232 studies on the registry are indexed under Lewy Body Disease; 87 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 484 is above the median of 85 across 143 interventional studies indexed under Lewy Body Disease.

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Lead sponsor

Axovant Sciences Ltd. is the lead sponsor of 9 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
50 Years to 85 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female subject with probable DLB
  • Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 14-26 inclusive at Screening and Baseline
  • Patient has the ability to comply with procedures for cognitive and other testing in the opinion of the investigator
  • Patient has a reliable caregiver who is willing to report on the subject's status throughout the study
  • Patients currently receiving therapy for DLB are eligible for enrollment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Atypical clinical features or clinical course that would lead the investigator to conclude primary symptoms are more likely explained by an alternate dementia diagnosis.
  • Any clinically relevant concomitant disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the patient unsuitable for inclusion in the study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
484 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    RVT-101 35 mg

    RVT-101 35 mg once daily

    Drug: RVT-101 35 mg

  • Experimental
    RVT-101 70 mg

    RVT-101 70 mg once daily

    Drug: RVT-101 70 mg

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • once daily, oral, 35-mg tablets

  • once daily, oral, 35-mg tablets

  • DrugPlacebo

    once daily, oral, matching tablets

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III (UPDRS-III) Change From Baseline at Week 24

    The primary endpoint was to assess the effects of intepirdine versus placebo on the UPDRS Part III after 24 weeks of treatment. UPDRS Part III scores range from 0 to 108, with higher scores indicating worse outcome.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline at 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 11 Items (ADAS-Cog-11) Change From Baseline at Week 24

    The 11-item ADAS-Cog assesses a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place, and spontaneous speech. The ADAS-Cog-11 total score range is from 0 to 70, with a higher score indicating more severe cognitive impairment.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline at 24 weeks

  2. Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) Change From Baseline at Week 24

    To assess the effects of RVT-101 versus placebo on global function as measured by the Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) after 24 weeks of treatment. CIBIC+ is recorded on a 7-point scale with a score of 4 indicating no change, scores above 4 indicating worsening, and scores below 4 indicating improvement.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline at 24 weeks

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Results

Posted Apr 26, 2019

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
Started918989
Safety population918988
Intent to treat (itt) population898987
Per-protocol population787982
Completers population737269
Updrs primary population878784
Completed767574
Not completed151415
Withdrew: Protocol violation041
Withdrew: Disease progression100
Withdrew: Physician decision110
Withdrew: Adverse event6710
Withdrew: Sponsor termination101
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject510
Withdrew: Withdrawal by caregiver102
Withdrew: Death011

Outcome measures

PrimaryUnified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III (UPDRS-III) Change From Baseline at Week 24

The primary endpoint was to assess the effects of intepirdine versus placebo on the UPDRS Part III after 24 weeks of treatment. UPDRS Part III scores range from 0 to 108, with higher scores indicating worse outcome.

Time frame:
Change from Baseline at 24 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III (UPDRS-III) Change From Baseline at Week 24
units on a scalePlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-Part III (UPDRS-III) Change From Baseline at Week 24-0.55 ± 1.0391.45 ± 1.025-1.29 ± 1.056
Statistical analysis
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 35 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.158 (The threshold for statistical significance was p=0.05) · Mean difference (final values): -2.01 · 95% CI -4.80 to 0.79Placebo - active
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 70 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.6069 (The threshold for statistical significance was p=0.05) · Mean difference (final values): 0.74 · 95% CI -2.08 to 3.55Placebo - active
SecondaryAlzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 11 Items (ADAS-Cog-11) Change From Baseline at Week 24

The 11-item ADAS-Cog assesses a range of cognitive abilities including memory, comprehension, orientation in time and place, and spontaneous speech. The ADAS-Cog-11 total score range is from 0 to 70, with a higher score indicating more severe cognitive impairment.

Time frame:
Change from Baseline at 24 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 11 Items (ADAS-Cog-11) Change From Baseline at Week 24
units on a scalePlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale 11 Items (ADAS-Cog-11) Change From Baseline at Week 241.68 ± 0.7742.15 ± 0.7691.01 ± 0.796
Statistical analysis
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 35 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.6531 · Mean difference (final values): -0.47 · 95% CI -2.55 to 1.60Placebo - active
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 70 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.5274 (The threshold for statistical significance was p=0.05) · Mean difference (final values): 0.67 · 95% CI -1.41 to 2.75Placebo - active
SecondaryClinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) Change From Baseline at Week 24

To assess the effects of RVT-101 versus placebo on global function as measured by the Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) after 24 weeks of treatment. CIBIC+ is recorded on a 7-point scale with a score of 4 indicating no change, scores above 4 indicating worsening, and scores below 4 indicating improvement.

Time frame:
Change from Baseline at 24 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) Change From Baseline at Week 24
units on a scalePlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC+) Change From Baseline at Week 244.42 ± 0.1274.27 ± 0.1284.35 ± 0.131
Statistical analysis
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 35 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.3953 (The threshold for statistical significance was p=0.05) · Mean difference (final values): 0.15 · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.5Placebo - active
  • Placebo vs RVT-101 70 mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = 0.7008 (The threshold for statistical significance was p=0.05) · Mean difference (final values): 0.07 · 95% CI -0.28 to 0.42Placebo - active

Adverse events

Collected over Screening through post treatment (up to 33 weeks). Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Placebo1/91 (1.1%)11/91 (12.1%)66/91 (72.5%)
RVT-101 35 mg1/89 (1.1%)11/89 (12.4%)69/89 (77.5%)
RVT-101 70 mg2/88 (2.3%)13/88 (14.8%)59/88 (67%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventPlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
PneumoniaInfections and infestations0/910/892/88
Squamous cell carcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)2/910/890/88
DeliriumPsychiatric disorders2/910/890/88
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations2/910/891/88
Facial bones fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/910/891/88
Trifascicular blockCardiac disorders0/910/891/88
Pleural effusionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/910/891/88
Ischaemic strokeNervous system disorders0/911/891/88
Subdural haematomaInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/910/891/88
Hallucination, visualPsychiatric disorders0/910/891/88
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mg
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications19/9117/8918/88
Orthostatic hypotensionVascular disorders12/913/895/88
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders5/919/896/88
NasopharygitisRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders7/918/891/88
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations4/917/897/88
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders3/917/895/88
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/917/895/88
Hallucination, visualPsychiatric disorders4/916/893/88
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations6/913/892/88
Confusional statePsychiatric disorders3/915/895/88

Baseline characteristics

Safety Population

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
Mean73.6 (59 to 86)73.0 (55 to 85)73.0 (55 to 86)73.0 (55 to 86)
Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
< 74 years454545135
>/= 74 years464443133
< 65 years791228
>/=65 years848076240
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
Female20221557
Male716773211
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
Hispanic or Latino46010
Not Hispanic or Latino868386255
Unknown or Not Reported1023
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native0000
Asian0314
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Black or African American0404
White908185256
More than one race0101
Unknown or Not Reported1023
BMI
BMI(kg/m^2)PlaceboRVT-101 35 mgRVT-101 70 mgTotal
Mean26.59 (15.8 to 39.2)26.51 (16.8 to 42.1)26.81 (18.6 to 41.6)26.64 (15.8 to 42.1)
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Study locations

65 sites
  • US138
    Phoenix, Arizona 85006, United States
  • US108
    Phoenix, Arizona 85013, United States
  • US139
    Sun City, Arizona 85351, United States
  • US125
    Tucson, Arizona 85704, United States
  • US119
    Irvine, California 92868, United States
  • US134
    Oxnard, California 93030, United States
  • US133
    Rancho Mirage, California 92270, United States
  • US140
    Sacramento, California 95816, United States
  • US141
    Englewood, Colorado 80113, United States
  • US123
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20007, United States
  • US104
    Boca Raton, Florida 33431, United States
  • US116
    Boca Raton, Florida 33486, United States
  • US111
    Jacksonville, Florida 32224, United States
  • US122
    Orlando, Florida 32806, United States
  • US137
    Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, United States
  • US126
    Tampa, Florida 33609, United States
  • US136
    Atlanta, Georgia 30331, United States
  • US112
    Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
  • US118
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
  • US105
    Lexington, Kentucky 40536, United States
  • US135
    Newton, Massachusetts 02459, United States
  • US130
    Quincy, Massachusetts 02196, United States
  • US102
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • US109
    New York, New York 10032, United States
  • US100
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514, United States
  • US110
    Cleveland, Ohio 44195, United States
  • US106
    Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
  • US131
    Portland, Oregon 97210, United States
  • US120
    Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090, United States
  • US124
    Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
  • US101
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, United States
  • CA200
    Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5, Canada
  • CA201
    Sherbrooke, Quebec J1J 3H5, Canada
  • FR952
    Toulouse, Haute-Garonne 31052, France
  • FR957
    Lille, Nord 59037, France
  • FR951
    Villeurbanne, Rhône 69100, France
  • FR954
    Bron, 69677, France
  • FR959
    Paris, 75010, France
  • FR956
    Paris, 75013, France
  • FR960
    Paris, 75013, France
  • FR953
    Saint-Herblain, 44800, France
  • FR950
    Strasbourg, 67000, France
  • FR955
    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54500, France
  • IT304
    Tricase, Lecce 73039, Italy
  • IT300
    Genoa, Liguria 16132, Italy
  • IT302
    Brescia, Lombardy 25125, Italy
  • IT306
    Brescia, 25123, Italy
  • IT301
    Milan, 20133, Italy
  • IT305
    Venice, I-30126, Italy
  • NE402
    Amsterdam, North Holland 1081 HV, Netherlands
  • NE401
    's-Hertogenbosch, 5223 GZ, Netherlands
  • NE400
    Rotterdam, 3015 CE, Netherlands
  • SP600
    Barcelona, 08028, Spain
  • SP605
    Barcelona, 08041, Spain
  • SP602
    Burgos, 09006, Spain
  • UK801
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 5EF, United Kingdom
  • UK808
    Epping, Essex CM16 6TN, United Kingdom
  • UK804
    Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3JB, United Kingdom
  • UK807
    Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
  • UK806
    Dundee, DD1 9SY, United Kingdom
  • UK805
    Isleworth, TW76FY, United Kingdom
  • UK800
    London, SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
  • UK809
    London, W1G 9RU, United Kingdom
  • UK802
    Manchester, M8 5RB, United Kingdom
  • UK803
    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5PL, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Nov 15, 2017
  • Statistical analysis plan · Nov 14, 2017

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 26, 2019, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02669433
Lead sponsor
Axovant Sciences Ltd.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 1, 2016
Start date
Jan 2016
Primary completion
Dec 2017
Completion
Dec 2017
Results posted
Apr 26, 2019
Last update
Apr 26, 2019

Study contacts

Ilise Lombardo, MD
study director · Axovant Sciences Inc., Senior Vice President, Clinical Research

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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