Trial Outcomes & Findings for Lipoic Acid for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (NCT NCT03161028)

NCT ID: NCT03161028

Last Updated: 2025-03-03

Results Overview

T25FW was transformed to walking speed by dividing 25 feet by the completion time in seconds (ft/sec). The change in walking speed across 24 months was compared between treatment groups using a mixed models analysis.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

115 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 months

Results posted on

2025-03-03

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited from 5 Veteran Affairs Medical Centers, 1 Medical Health System, and 5 US and Canada University Hospitals. The first participant was enrolled on August 17, 2018 and the last participant was enrolled in January 2022.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Lipoic Acid
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Overall Study
STARTED
54
61
Overall Study
COMPLETED
34
51
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
20
10

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Lipoic Acid
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
6
4
Overall Study
Adverse Event
5
1
Overall Study
Study drug side effects
2
2
Overall Study
Administrative PD/UP
4
2
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
0
Overall Study
Unable to comply with procedures
1
1

Baseline Characteristics

Lipoic Acid for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Total
n=115 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
59.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=99 Participants
58.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.7 • n=107 Participants
59.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants
n=99 Participants
34 Participants
n=107 Participants
63 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants
n=99 Participants
27 Participants
n=107 Participants
52 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
5 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
50 Participants
n=99 Participants
55 Participants
n=107 Participants
105 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
7 Participants
n=107 Participants
15 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
46 Participants
n=99 Participants
54 Participants
n=107 Participants
100 Participants
n=206 Participants
MS Subtype
Primary progressive MS (PPMS)
16 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=107 Participants
34 Participants
n=206 Participants
MS Subtype
Secondary progressive MS (SPMS)
38 Participants
n=99 Participants
43 Participants
n=107 Participants
81 Participants
n=206 Participants
EDSS
6.0 score
n=99 Participants
6.0 score
n=107 Participants
6.0 score
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all participants assigned to lipoic acid or placebo).

T25FW was transformed to walking speed by dividing 25 feet by the completion time in seconds (ft/sec). The change in walking speed across 24 months was compared between treatment groups using a mixed models analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Change in Mobility: Timed 25 Foot Walk
-0.39 feet per second
Interval -0.58 to -0.2
-0.30 feet per second
Interval -0.46 to -0.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all participants assigned to lipoic acid or placebo).

The score is the distance, in meters, the subject walks in 2 minutes. The change in walking distance across 24 months was compared between treatment groups using a mixed models analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Change in Mobility: 2-minute Timed Walk
-7.25 meters
Interval -16.57 to 2.07
-8.02 meters
Interval -15.97 to -0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all participants assigned to lipoic acid or placebo).

Change in number of falls recorded from Baseline to year 2

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Mobility: Fall Count
0.65 Falls
Interval 0.3 to 1.39
0.63 Falls
Interval 0.33 to 1.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all participants assigned to lipoic acid or placebo).

Change in whole brain volume from baseline to 24 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Brain Atrophy by MRI
-0.58 cm3
Interval -6.29 to 5.13
-7.18 cm3
Interval -11.95 to -2.4

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all participants assigned to lipoic acid or placebo).

Participants with at least 1 treatment-emergent AE

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 Participants
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Safety: Adverse Event Monitoring
35 Participants
30 Participants

Adverse Events

Lipoic Acid

Serious events: 11 serious events
Other events: 35 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 30 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 participants at risk
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 participants at risk
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Gastrointestinal disorders
Clostridium difficile colitis
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Glomerulonephritis membranous
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary tract infection
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute hypoxic hypercarbic respiratory failure
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 3 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
B-cell lymphoma stage IV
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestive
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Vascular disorders
Cardiogenic shock
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Cellulitis
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chest pain (non-cardiac)
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis NOS
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Surgical and medical procedures
Cholecystectomy
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Nervous system disorders
Muscular weakness
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rib fracture
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Viral upper respiratory tract infection
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adenoid cystic carcinoma
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pelvic fracture
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Vascular disorders
Traumatic haemothorax
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
0.00%
0/61 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermal cyst
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Vascular disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Surgical and medical procedures
Hip arthroplasty
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia NOS
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Pyelonephritis
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Vascular disorders
Syncope
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Nervous system disorders
Toxic encephalopathy
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Nervous system disorders
Trigeminal neuralgia
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Lipoic Acid
n=54 participants at risk
Participants received 1200mg daily lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Lipoic acid: 1200 mg capsule
Placebo
n=61 participants at risk
Participants received placebo capsule matching lipoic acid orally for 24 months. Placebo: lipoic acid placebo capsule
Investigations
Glomerular filtration rate decreased
24.1%
13/54 • Number of events 15 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
14.8%
9/61 • Number of events 12 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
20.4%
11/54 • Number of events 14 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
11.1%
6/54 • Number of events 6 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
13.1%
8/61 • Number of events 9 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
5.6%
3/54 • Number of events 3 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
4.9%
3/61 • Number of events 4 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
0.00%
0/54 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
14.8%
9/61 • Number of events 14 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
11.1%
6/54 • Number of events 6 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • 2 years of treatment
AE and laboratory abnormalities were captured and categorized using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (CTCAE v5.0). The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) was used to monitor for suicidality as required by the Food \& Drug Administration.

Additional Information

Dr. Rebecca Spain

VA Portland Medical Center

Phone: 503-346-0768

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place