Evaluate MN-166 (Ibudilast) for 12 Months Followed by an Open-label Extension for 6 Months in ALS

Neurology
Namita Goyal
A Phase 2b/3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12 Month Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MN-166 (Ibudilast) Followed by an Open-Label Extension Phase in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
Brain - Neurologic/ Psychologic

Study Description

This is a Phase 2b/3 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of MN-166 followed by an open-label extension phase compared to matching placebo in subjects diagnosed with ALS.

The study will consist of a screening phase (up to 30 days) followed by a double-blind phase (12 months). Following the screening phase, subjects who continue to meet entry criteria will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: MN-166 or matching placebo in a 1:1 ratio. Upon completion of the double-blind phase, subjects will be given the option to continue to the Open-label Extension Phase for a period of six months.

Eligibility

  • Male or female subjects age 18 - 80 years, inclusive;
  • Diagnosis of familial or sporadic ALS as defined by the El Escorial-Revised (2000) research diagnostic criteria for ALS [clinically definite, clinically probable, probable-laboratory-supported];
  • ALS onset of ≤18 months from first clinical signs of weakness prior to screening;
  • If currently using riluzole, subject must be on a stable dose for at least 30 days prior to initiation of study drug;
  • If currently using edaravone, subject should have completed at least 14 days of their initial treatment cycle prior to initiation of study drug;
  • Last documented pulmonary function test result (i.e., slow vital capacity or forced vital capacity) must be greater than or equal to 70% predicted;;
  • Able to swallow study medication capsules;
  • No known allergies to the study drug or its excipients;
  • Received pneumococcal vaccine within 6 years prior to starting clinical trial.

Major

  • ALSFRS-R score of ≤1 on more than one item in the assessment's individual components;
  • Currently diagnosed with a clinically significant psychiatric disorder or dementia that would preclude evaluation of symptoms;
  • Currently use or treated with parenteral (intramuscular or intravenous) high dose (>25 mg/week) Vitamin B12 within 30 days prior to study drug administration;
  • Poor peripheral venous access that will limit the ability to draw blood as judged by the Investigator;
  • Currently participating, or has participated in a study with an investigational or marketed compound or device within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, prior to signing the informed consent;
  • Use of tracheostomy or >22/24-hour ventilatory support.
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