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This is a research study to find out if clinically prescribed desipramine is effective at improving the symptoms and slowing the progression of Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD) in affected children.

Participants will receive an initial oral dose of study drug once a day. This dose may be changed depending on response to study drug Clinically collected data will be recorded for up to 5 years. Investigators will also ask for participant permission to obtain a sample of child's skin biopsy from unused clinical sample previously collected for standard of care.


Clinical Trial Description

To be eligible participants must be able to swallow tablets The study drug is to be taken once daily Schedule of events. Day 0 - ECG and blood tests (4 ml or ¾ teaspoon) Day 3 - ECG and blood tests (4 ml or ¾ teaspoon) Day 7 - ECG and blood tests (4 ml or ¾ teaspoon) Weeks 2, 3, 4, 8 & 12. ECG and blood tests (4 ml or ¾ teaspoon) Every 3 months for up to 5 years.

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NCT number NCT03726996
Study type Interventional
Source Duke University
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Status Terminated
Phase Phase 4
Start date January 14, 2019
Completion date August 30, 2019

See also
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