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Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate the pharmacokinetics of Zavesca (miglustat, OGT918) when given as single and multiple doses in juvenile patients with GM2 gangliosidosis.


Clinical Trial Description

The GM2 gangliosidoses are a group of neuro-degenerative lysosomal storage diseases resulting from accumulation of GM2 and related glycolipids in the central nervous system (CNS). Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease are two variants which are indistinguishable in clinical grounds. According to the onset and rate of disease progression, the condition can be categorized in infantile, juvenile and adult forms. This open-label, single-arm study is designed to assess the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of miglustat in juvenile patients. Miglustat will be administered at a maximum dose of 600 mg/day, divided into three doses per day. The dose used for patients in this pediatric age range will be related to the patient's body surface area. The pharmacokinetics assessments for the study will be performed in-hospital during a 24 hour period, and will take place at the day one and at the month 3 visits. The clinical (which includes safety and tolerability) assessments will be performed throughout the 24-month study period. ;


Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT00418847
Study type Interventional
Source The Hospital for Sick Children
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date July 2004
Completion date April 2009