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Ventilatory Investigation of Tirasemtiv and Assessment of Longitudinal Indices After Treatment for a Year

NCT02496767, Phase 3, Completed, Cytokinetics; results first posted 2020-06-19

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Title
Ventilatory Investigation of Tirasemtiv and Assessment of Longitudinal Indices After Treatment for a Year
NCT number
NCT02496767
Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Enrollment
744 participants, actual
Lead sponsor
Cytokinetics
Conditions
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Interventions
Tirasemtiv, Placebo tablets
First posted
2015-07-14
Last updated
2020-09-09
Other registries' IDs
eudract:2014-005413-23
Results first posted
2020-06-19

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

Registered outcomes7

Each outcome the trial registered, primary first, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

ListOutcomeTime frameDescription
PrimaryChange From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)24 weeks
SVC was measured using a spirometer (in units of liters). Following 3 to 5 breaths at rest, the patients were instructed to take as deep an inspiration as possible followed by a maximum exhalation (blowing out all the air in their lungs). Values obtained were converted to % predicted values (ie, the test result as a percent of predicted values for patients of similar demographic and baseline characteristics \[eg, height, age, sex\], based on Knudson 83 normative values).
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The ALSFRS-R is used to measure the progression and severity of disease; it consists of 12 questions, assessing a patient's capability and independence in functional activities relevant to ALS, categorized in 4 domains: bulbar functions, fine motor tasks, gross motor tasks, and respiratory function. Respiratory function consists of 3 of the 12 questions, which assess dyspnea, orthopnea, and respiratory insufficiency. Each question is scored from 0 (indicating incapable or dependent) to 4 (normal). The sum of the response to these 3 questions represents the respiratory domain score. The respiratory domain score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores reflecting more normal function and lower scores reflecting more impaired function.
SecondarySlope of Mega-score of Muscle Strength During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
A hand-held dynomometer, with a scale of 0 to 300 pounds, was used to measure muscle strength and handgrip strength (bilateral); the muscle groups tested were: elbow flexion (bilateral), wrist extension (bilateral), knee extension (bilateral), and ankle dorsiflexion (bilateral). The muscle strength mega-score was calculated as the average of responses to all tested muscles as well as handgrip strength. The slope of muscle strength mega-score was the change over time (48 weeks) and analyzed using a mixed model that assumed a random slope effect. For this endpoint, negative values indicate a decline in muscle strength over time.
Secondary
Time to the First Occurrence of a Decline From Baseline in Percent Predicted SVC ≥ 20 Percentage Points or the Onset of Respiratory Insufficiency or Death All 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment
48 weeks
This endpoint evaluated the time to occurrence of a decline in percent predicted SVC (as measured by spirometry) of ≥ 20 percentage points, or the onset of respiratory insufficiency (defined as tracheostomy or the use of non-invasive ventilation for ≥ 22 hours per day for ≥10 consecutive days), or death, whichever was first, during the 48-week double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment phase. Note: The median time to a ≥ 20% decline in percent predicted SVC, onset of respiratory insufficiency, or death was 302 days for the placebo group and 359, 334, and 337 days for the 250 mg, 375 mg, and 500 mg tirasemtiv groups, respectively. The data presented for this endpoint are the number and percent of patients who met the endpoint.
SecondaryTime to the First Occurrence of a Decline in SVC to ≤ 50% Predicted, or the Onset of Respiratory Insufficiency, or Death During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
This endpoint evaluated the time to occurrence of a decline in SVC (as measured by spirometry) to ≤ 50% predicted, or the onset of respiratory insufficiency (defined as tracheostomy or the use of non-invasive ventilation for ≥ 22 hours per day for ≥10 consecutive days), or death, whichever was first, during the 48-week double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment phase. Note: The median time to a decline in SVC to ≤ 50% predicted, onset of respiratory insufficiency, or death was not estimable for the placebo group or the 375 mg tirasemtiv group. The median time was estimated as 363 and 351 days for the 250 mg and 500 mg tirasemtiv groups, respectively. The data presented for this endpoint are the number and percent of patients who met the endpoint.
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Total Score to the End of 48 Weeks of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The ALSFRS-R is used to measure the progression and severity of disease; it consists of 12 questions, assessing a patient's capability and independence in functional activities relevant to ALS, categorized in 4 domains: gross motor tasks, fine motor tasks, bulbar functions, and respiratory function. Each question is scored from 0 (indicating incapable or dependent) to 4 (normal). The total score ranges from 0 to 48, with higher scores reflecting more normal function and lower scores reflecting more impaired function.
SecondaryTime to the First Use of Mechanical Ventilatory Assistance or Death During All 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
This endpoint evaluated the time to occurrence of mechanical ventilatory assistance (defined as invasive or non-invasive ventilation for at least 2 hours over a 24-hour period for at least 5 consecutive days) or death, whichever was first, during the 48-week double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment phase. Note: The median time to first use of mechanical ventilatory assistance or death was not estimable for all but the 375 mg tirasemtiv group (with a value of 367 days). As such the number and percent of patients who met the endpoint (ie, had mechanical ventilatory assistance or died) are presented.

Outcomes7

Each outcome the trial posted results for, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

TypeOutcomeTime framePopulationUnitsMeasured as
PRIMARYChange From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)24 weeks
The data presented are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
% predictedLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
units on a scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYSlope of Mega-score of Muscle Strength During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
pounds/dayMEAN
SECONDARY
Time to the First Occurrence of a Decline From Baseline in Percent Predicted SVC ≥ 20 Percentage Points or the Onset of Respiratory Insufficiency or Death All 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment
48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYTime to the First Occurrence of a Decline in SVC to ≤ 50% Predicted, or the Onset of Respiratory Insufficiency, or Death During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Total Score to the End of 48 Weeks of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
units on a scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYTime to the First Use of Mechanical Ventilatory Assistance or Death During All 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment48 weeks
The data provided are for the Full Analysis Set, comprised of patients who received at least 1 dose of study drug during the randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase and had at least 1 post-randomization efficacy assessment.
ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS

Results by group28

Each measurement the trial posted, group by group, in the words and numbers it posted.

OutcomeGroupCategoryValueSpreadUnits
Change From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)Double-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo-14.354Standard Error 1.2270% predicted
Change From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)Double-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv-12.648Standard Error 1.5165% predicted
Change From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)Double-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 3 - 375 mg Tirasemtiv-13.742Standard Error 1.6076% predicted
Change From Baseline to Week 24 of the Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase in Percent Predicted Slow Vital Capacity (SVC)Double-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 4 - 500 mg Tirasemtiv-13.927Standard Error 1.7213% predicted
Change From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo-2.26Standard Error 0.258units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv-1.95Standard Error 0.320units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 3 - 375 mg Tirasemtiv-2.41Standard Error 0.340units on a scale
Change From Baseline in the ALSFRS-R Respiratory Domain Score at the End of 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 4 - 500 mg Tirasemtiv-2.59Standard Error 0.355units on a scale
Slope of Mega-score of Muscle Strength During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo-0.150195% Confidence Interval -0.1729 to -0.1272pounds/day
Slope of Mega-score of Muscle Strength During the 48 Weeks of Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TreatmentDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv-0.151295% Confidence Interval -0.1794 to -0.1230pounds/day

Participant flow72

How many started, completed or left each group, period by period.

PeriodMilestoneGroupParticipantsUnits counted
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv744
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 3 - 375 mg Tirasemtiv0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 4 - 500 mg Tirasemtiv0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Placebo0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv to Placebo0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseSTARTEDDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv0
Open-label Lead-in PhaseCOMPLETEDOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv565
Open-label Lead-in PhaseCOMPLETEDDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo0

Adverse events1,280

Each adverse event the trial posted, group by group: the participants affected out of those at risk.

TypeEventOrgan systemGroupAffectedAt riskEvents
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv3744
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo2188
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv4126
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 3 - 375 mg Tirasemtiv5126
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 4 - 500 mg Tirasemtiv3125
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Placebo2132
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv to Placebo1103
otherAbdominal distensionGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv5101
otherConstipationGastrointestinal disordersOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv21744
otherConstipationGastrointestinal disordersDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo40188

Adverse event totals24

The totals the trial posted for each group.

TotalGroupAffectedAt risk
Total, all-cause mortalityOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv1744
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo17188
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 2 - 250 mg Tirasemtiv8126
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 3 - 375 mg Tirasemtiv10126
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 4 - 500 mg Tirasemtiv8125
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Placebo5132
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv to Placebo4103
Total, all-cause mortalityDouble-blind, Withdrawal: Tirasemtiv5101
Total, other adverse eventsOpen-label Lead-in: 250 mg Tirasemtiv640744
Total, other adverse eventsDouble-blind, Placebo-controlled: Group 1 - Placebo182188

Papers2

The papers the trial lists on ClinicalTrials.gov.

PMIDListed asSource
29402141DERIVEDPubMed
39513379DERIVEDPubMed

Grants0

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None in this release.

Trial comparisons0

Comparisons of the trial's two groups, calculated by ConductScience from the counts it posted.

None in this release.

Tests0

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ClinicalTrials.gov
2026-11-12
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Results, from AACT
2026-03-23
AACT
NIH grant links
2026-11-13
NIH RePORTER

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  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain
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  • ClinicalTrials.gov's posted results, through CTTI's AACTClinicalTrials.gov data via Aggregate Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov (AACT), CTTI. CTTI makes its materials freely available and requests acknowledgement. https://aact.ctti-clinicaltrials.org/documentation/299
  • ClinicalTrials.govnone stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain (NIH RePORTER)

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