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AvailableNCT03863119Updated Jan 20, 2026

Expanded Access Protocol for Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

An expanded access record providing Vamorolone in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, sponsored by Santhera Pharmaceuticals. Available at 12 sites in 3 countries. Open to male participants. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-01-20.

Sponsored by Santhera Pharmaceuticals · Expanded access

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Study type
Expanded access
Access type
Intermediate-size population
Sex
Male
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-14

Among 232 studies in Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne with a site in United States — 35 open to participants now, 60 under way, 8 of them phase 3. Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne · United States.

Other kind
5 of 232
none open now
Registered
141st of 232
by date

Among the 232 studies in Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne with a site in United States, this one is one of 5 of another kind, and was the 141st registered.

Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne

481 studies on the registry are indexed under Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne; 107 are open to participants now.

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Who these studies take

Of the 66 Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne studies recruiting now, 30 (45%) set no upper age limit and 34 (52%) stop at 75 or younger; 59 take children under 18; 12 take healthy volunteers.

This study: male.

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Study summary

The intent of this protocol is to provide continued access to vamorolone for subjects in the United States and Canada who have completed the VBP15-LTE, VBP15- 004, or VBP15-006 protocols (and are thereby ineligible to enroll in another trial of vamorolone therapy), during the time a new drug application for vamorolone is under preparation and review.

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Vamorolone will be shipped to the subject's family by the study site. The patient will receive standard of care treatment and procedures for management of DMD. Treating Physicians participating in the expanded access program are required to collect and document any physician, patient, or caregiver reported safety events and report to the Sponsor. The subject's dose of vamorolone may be increased or decreased within a range of 2.0 to 6.0 mg/kg/day (only doses of 2 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg and 6 mg/kg are allowed), given once daily. Administration of vamorolone (taken with an 8 ounce (240 ml) glass of full fat milk, or equivalent high-fat food portion) will be unchanged from the VBP15-LTE, VBP15-004, or VBP15-006 studies. In the absence of safety concerns, and while this Expanded Access protocol is active, vamorolone may be provided indefinitely or until approval, provided that the Treating Physician and family agrees that continued administration of vamorolone is in the best interest of the child.

VBP15-EAP (under IND 118942) has been closed as vamaorolone is approved for marketing in the US VBP15-EAP CANADA has been approved by Health Canada on 11 July 2019 and is currently on-going,but not recruiting

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Conditions studied

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Keywords

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  • Vamorolone
  • VBP-15
  • DMD
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Child (0–17), Adult (18–64), Older adult (65+)
Sexes eligible
Male

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Inclusion criteria

  • Subject's parent or legal guardian has provided written /HIPAA authorization
  • Subject has previously completed at a participating US or Canada study site VBP15-LTE up to and including the Month 24 assessments, OR VBP15-004 up to and including the Week 48 assessments, VBP15-006 up to and including the Week 12 assessment
  • Subject and parent/guardian are willing and able to comply with recommended study drug administration plan, and standard of care follow-up and monitoring as recommended by their Treating Physician

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject had a serious or severe adverse event in study VBP15-LTE or VBP15-004 or VBP15-006 that, in the opinion of the Treating Physician and Sponsor, was probably or definitely related to vamorolone use and precludes safe use of vamorolone for the subject in this expanded access program
  • Subject and/or parent/guardian are unable and/or unwilling to comply with regular medical care and follow-up as recommended by their Treating Physician throughout participation in the VBP15-EAP
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Access details

Study type
Expanded access
Access type
Intermediate-size population

Available treatment

  • 2.0 mg/kg/day, 4.0 mg/kg/day, or 6.0 mg/kg/day at physician discretion

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Where to request access

12 of 12 sites recruiting
  • University of California Davis
    Davis, California 95616, United States
    Available
    • Craig McDonald, MD · Principal investigator
  • Nemours Children's Hospital
    Orlando, Florida 32827, United States
    Available
    • Omer Abdul Hamid, MD · Principal investigator
  • urie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
    Available
    • Nancy L. Kuntz, MD · Principal investigator
  • Duke University
    Durham, North Carolina 27710, United States
    Available
    • Mai K. ElMallah, M.D. · Principal investigator
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas 75207, United States
    Available
    • Kaitlin Batley, MD · Principal investigator
  • Seattle Children's
    Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
    Available
    • Seth J. Perlman, MD · Principal investigator
  • Alberta's Children Hospital
    Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8, Canada
    Available
    • Julie Dao · Contact4059552296
    • Jean Mah, MD · Principal investigator
  • British Columbia Children's Hospital
    Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1, Canada
    Available
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
    Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1, Canada
    Available
    • Laura Thompson · ContactLaThompson@cheo.on.ca · (613) 737-7600
    • Hanns Lochmuller, MD · Principal investigator
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
    Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
    Available
    • Ana Stosic · Contactana.stosic@sickkids.ca · 416- 813-5668
    • Hernan Gonorazky, MD · Principal investigator
  • Montreal Childrens Hospital
    Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada
    Available
  • Schneider Chidlren's Medical Center
    Petah Tikva, 4920435, Israel
    Available
    • Yoram Nevo · Principal investigator
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References and documents

Publications

  • Mah JK, Gonorazky HD, Nigro E, Lochmuller H, Aleman A, Yaworski A, Oskoui M, Sbrocchi AM, Selby KA, de Vera A, Mathur R, Gresko E, Linden A, Dutreix C, Hoffman EP. Vamorolone Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Exploratory Efficacy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Phase II, Nonrandomized, Multiple-Dose Study in 2-<4-Year-Old Boys. Neurology. 2026 Jun 9;106(11):e218066. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218066. Epub 2026 May 15. PubMed 42139656 ↗
  • Lochmuller H, Gonorazky H, Nigro E, Mah JK, Aleman A, Yaworski A, Oskoui M, Sbrocchi AM, Selby K, de Vera A, McAdam L, Gresko E, Linden A, Dutreix C, Hoffman EP. Results of a phase II open-label, multiple-dose study of vamorolone (VBP15-006) in 7- to < 18-year-old boys with duchenne muscular dystrophy. J Neurol. 2026 Mar 3;273(3):177. doi: 10.1007/s00415-026-13711-6. PubMed 41774261 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 20, 2026, 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
NCT03863119
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 5, 2019
Last update
Jan 20, 2026

Study contacts

Medical director
Contact
ekaterina.gresko@santhera.com
+41 61 906 89 51
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