Phase 3 Gene Therapy for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

NCT02427464 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 507

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of bilateral intramuscular injections of VM202 versus placebo in the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

A total of 507 of 477 planned participants were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to one of two treatment groups. Note that 500 participants received Investigational product treatment, whereas 7 participants did not receive Investigational product treatment.

Treatments - Engensis (VM202) - 336 Engensis of 318 planned participants

Control - Placebo (VM202 vehicle) - 164 Placebo of 159 planned participants

Randomization were stratified by current use of gabapentin and/or pregabalin.

Conditions

  • Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

Engensis (VM202)

gene therapy

OTHER

placebo

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Helixmith Co., Ltd.

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • John A Kessler, MD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-04-30
Primary Completion
2019-04-30
Completion
2019-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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