RecruitingPhase 2Phase 3NCT04987463

Efficacy and Safety of Rapamycin Versus Vigabatrin in the Prevention of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Symptoms in Infants

Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind and Double-dummy Clinical Trial Comparing the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Vigabatrin and Rapamycin in a Preventive Treatment of Infants With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex


Sponsor

Katarzyna Kotulska

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 7, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of vigabatrin versus rapamycin as a preventive treatment in infants with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 WeeksMax Age: 16 Weeks

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is comparing two drugs — rapamycin (an mTOR inhibitor) and vigabatrin (an anti-seizure medication) — to see which is better at preventing the symptoms of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) from developing in very young infants who have been diagnosed but have not yet had seizures. **You may be eligible if...** - Your infant is between 4 and 16 weeks old (corrected gestational age 44–56 weeks) - Your child has a confirmed diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) - At least one area of abnormal brain tissue has been found on MRI - Your child has not yet had any seizures - Parents are willing and able to participate and give consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your baby has already had seizures or received anti-seizure treatment - Your baby was born prematurely (gestational age below 44 weeks at enrollment) - Your baby weighs less than 3 kg - Your baby has a brain tumor requiring urgent surgery - Your baby has had a recent infection or surgery Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGVigabatrin

Vigabatrin in capsules administered orally, initially (between V1 and V2) once daily in the evening,and starting from V2 administered two times daily.

DRUGRapamycin

Rapamycin in liquid administered orally, in the morning, every other day or daily depending on the patient's body weight. The starting dose of rapamycin will be calculated according to the body weight of the patient measured at V1.

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo in liquid administered orally, once daily, in the morning. The starting dose of placebo in liquid will be calculated according to the body weight of the patient measured at V1.

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo in granules administered orally, initially once daily in the evening,and after reaching the targeted dose administered two times daily.


Locations(2)

Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Pediatric Neurology

Warsaw, Poland

Children's Memorial Health Institute, Neurology and Epileptology

Warsaw, Poland

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