An Open-Label, Randomized, Cross-Over Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Mexiletine PR Compared to Mexiletine IR

ConditionMyotonia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age16+
SponsorLupin Ltd.

About this trial

An Open-Label, Randomized, Cross-Over Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Mexiletine PR compared to Mexiletine IR in Patients with Non-Dystrophic Myotonias (ACHILLES study)

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ability to comprehend and willingness to sign an informed consent (ICF) or ICF of the parent(s)/legal guardian and written assent from the patient (if patient < 18 years of age);

Non-dystrophic myotonias including myotonia congenita (MC), paramyotonia congenita (PC) and sodium channel myotonia (SCM) confirmed genetically;

Male or non-pregnant female ≥16 years and older at screening;

Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2, and weight ≥45 kg;

Disqualifiers

Are pregnant or lactating;

Have any one of the following medical conditions: uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cancer other than skin cancer less than five years previously (e.g., basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) of skin allowed), multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, or other serious medical illness or has any other condition, which in the opinion of the Investigator, precludes the participant's participation in the study or the participant is unlikely to comply with the protocol-defined procedures and therefore is unlikely to complete the study;

Severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 30 mL/min);

Medical conditions which could interfere with muscle function such as infections, trauma, fractures, or planned surgery;

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Granular powder in unit dose foil-lined sachet Mexiletine (PR)
  • Oral Capsule Mexiletine (IR)

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Lupin Ltd.

Lead sponsor

Lupin Atlantis Holdings S.A.

Collaborator