At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 27 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Idebenone +2 moredrug
Likely dose
Idebenone 900 mgfrom record
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A Phase IIa Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Finding Study of Idebenone in the Treatment of Mitochondrial Encephalopathy Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like Episodes
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Idebenone and Placebo for MELAS Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 27 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two (2) different doses of idebenone with that of a placebo over a one month period on cerebral lactate concentration as measured by magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsMELAS Syndrome
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsSanthera Pharmaceuticals
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
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First PostedApr 2009
Enrollment StartMay 2009
Primary CompletionJul 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedApr 24, 2009
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2009
Primary CompletionJul 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.2 yearsPosted 17.2 years ago
Interventions
Idebenonedrug
900 mg/day for 1 month
Idebenonedrug
2250 mg/day for 1 month
Placeboother
Placebo - No idebenone