A Phase 2 interventional study of BPN14770 and Placebo in Fragile X Syndrome, FXS and Fra(X) Syndrome, sponsored by Tetra Discovery Partners. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to male participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-12-19.
Sponsored by Tetra Discovery Partners · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, 2-period crossover study to explore the effects of BPN14770 on cognitive function and behavior in subjects with Fragile X Syndrome. Subjects will receive both active treatment with BPN14770 capsules and matching placebo capsules in the course of the study. One treatment will be administered during each of the 12-week study periods.
A total of 30 subjects will be enrolled. The study consists of a screening period of up to 28 days prior to initial treatment, followed by two double-blind treatment periods, each 12 weeks long. A final follow-up visit or phone contact for safety is planned one week after the conclusion of Period 2.
Eligible subjects will be randomized in a blinded, balanced (1:1) fashion to receive either 25 mg BPN14770 capsules or matching placebo capsules during Period 1, followed by the opposite treatment during Period 2. One capsule will be taken twice daily during both double-blind periods.
Subjects will return to the clinic at the end of Weeks 2, 6, and 12 of each study period. Cognitive and behavioral evaluations will be repeated at Weeks 6 and 12 of each Period. Additionally, patients will be monitored for adverse events via a telephone call at the end of Week 1 of each Period, and one week following completion of Period 2 or following early discontinuation.
During clinic visits, adverse effects will be assessed, and laboratory measures, vital signs, and ECGs will be performed. Suicidality risk will also be evaluated at each clinic visit; if a concern is detected, the subject will be referred for further evaluation and treatment. Cognitive and behavioral assessments will be performed during each clinic visit. Pharmacodynamic measures of CNS function will be obtained to evaluated effects of the drug in the brain. Pharmacokinetic samples will be collected to confirm that study drug is present and to estimate plasma exposure at Week 12 of each Period.
110 studies on the registry are indexed under Fragile X Syndrome; 23 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 30 is below the median of 58 across 88 interventional studies indexed under Fragile X Syndrome.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Hepatic impairment, defined as ALT or AST elevation > 2 x ULN at screening. Note:
LFTs may be repeated after 1 week to evaluate return to acceptable limits; if LFTs remain elevated, subject is ineligible to participate.
25mg BPN14770 capsules, one capsule taken twice daily for 12 weeks
Drug: BPN14770
Matching placebo capsules, one capsule taken twice daily for 12 weeks
Drug: Placebo
25 mg BPN14770 capsules
Placebo capsules to mimic 25 mg BPN14770 capsules
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
A TEAE was any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug related. A Serious Adverse Event (SAE) was an AE that met at least 1 of the following criteria: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization for the AE, persistent or significant disability/incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, congenital anomaly/birth defect (in the child of a participant who was exposed to the study drug), important medical event or reaction. A summary of all Serious Adverse Events and Other Adverse Events (nonserious) regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported Adverse Events' Section.
Time frame: Up to 24 weeks
Change From Baseline in National Institute of Health Toolbox Cognitive Battery Modified for Intellectual Disabilities Crystallized Cognition Composite (NIH-TCB CCC) Score
The NIH-TCB is a battery of extensively validated computer-administered cognitive tests administered on an iPad. The Crystallized Composite score assessment includes Picture Vocabulary and Oral Reading Recognition tests. The NIH toolbox standard score has a mean of 100 and standard deviation (SD) of 15. Higher scores indicate better intellectual abilities.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change From Baseline Between BPN14770 and Placebo Arm in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Daily Functioning
The VAS was used to measure the severity of Daily Functioning skills, which is a specific behavioral symptom targeted in this study. Parents or caregivers marked this behavior on a visual line on a score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change From Baseline Between BPN14770 and Placebo Arm in VAS Language
The VAS was used to measure the severity of Language skills, which is a specific behavioral symptom targeted in this study. Parents or caregivers marked this behavior on a visual line on a score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
| Milestone | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 15 | 15 |
| Received at least 1 dose of study drug | 15 | 15 |
| Completed | 15 | 15 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 |
| Milestone | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 15 | 15 |
| Received at least 1 dose of study drug | 15 | 15 |
| Completed | 15 | 15 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 |
A TEAE was any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug related. A Serious Adverse Event (SAE) was an AE that met at least 1 of the following criteria: resulted in death, was life-threatening, required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization for the AE, persistent or significant disability/incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, congenital anomaly/birth defect (in the child of a participant who was exposed to the study drug), important medical event or reaction. A summary of all Serious Adverse Events and Other Adverse Events (nonserious) regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported Adverse Events' Section.
| Participants | BPN14770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) | 11 | 8 |
The NIH-TCB is a battery of extensively validated computer-administered cognitive tests administered on an iPad. The Crystallized Composite score assessment includes Picture Vocabulary and Oral Reading Recognition tests. The NIH toolbox standard score has a mean of 100 and standard deviation (SD) of 15. Higher scores indicate better intellectual abilities.
| units on a scale | BPN14770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change From Baseline in National Institute of Health Toolbox Cognitive Battery Modified for Intellectual Disabilities Crystallized Cognition Composite (NIH-TCB CCC) Score | 0.1 ± 3.45 | -0.9 ± 7.18 |
The VAS was used to measure the severity of Daily Functioning skills, which is a specific behavioral symptom targeted in this study. Parents or caregivers marked this behavior on a visual line on a score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
| millimeters (mm) | BPN41770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change From Baseline Between BPN14770 and Placebo Arm in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Daily Functioning | 9.4 ± 27.91 | 6.8 ± 22.77 |
The VAS was used to measure the severity of Language skills, which is a specific behavioral symptom targeted in this study. Parents or caregivers marked this behavior on a visual line on a score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.
| millimeters (mm) | BPN41770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Change From Baseline Between BPN14770 and Placebo Arm in VAS Language | 18.2 ± 21.47 | 15.4 ± 22.07 |
Collected over First dose of study drug up to 24 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPN14770 | 0/30 (0%) | 1/30 (3.3%) | 5/30 (16.7%) |
| Placebo | 0/30 (0%) | 0/30 (0%) | 6/30 (20%) |
| Event | BPN14770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Bursitis infectiveInfections and infestations | 1/30 | 0/30 |
| Event | BPN14770 | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| VomitingGastrointestinal disorders | 3/30 | 2/30 |
| Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations | 2/30 | 3/30 |
| DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders | 0/30 | 2/30 |
Safety Population included all participants who were randomized and receive at least one dose of study drug.
| Age, Continuous(years) | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 31.2 ± 6.82 | 32.1 ± 8.00 | 31.6 ± 7.32 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Sequence A-B | Sequence B-A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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