3,4-Diaminopyridine for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) and Congenital Myasthenia (CM)

Sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University (Other)

Overall Status

No longer available

CT.gov ID

NCT02012933

Collaborator

Jacobus Pharmaceutical (Industry)

Location

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder which affects the nerve-muscle junction. The major symptoms of LEMS are progressive muscle weakness. Many patients experience other symptoms like dry mouth or impotence. Congenital Myasthenia (CM) is an inherited disorder with similar affects and symptoms.

3,4-Diaminopyridine (DAP) is an experimental drug that has improved strength in some subjects with (LEMS). There are no other accepted treatments for LEMS and DAP has relatively few side effects.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) Congenital Myasthenia (CM)	Drug: 3,4-diaminopyridine

Detailed Description

Subjects with clinically confirmed LEMS or CM will receive 3,4-diaminopyridine (3,4 DAP) by mouth in slowly increasing doses. Treatment will begin with 5-10 mg three times a day. A common final dosage is 15-20 mg four or five times a day, as clinically needed, and if tolerated. The upper limit is a total of 100 mg/day. Subjects will be monitored for strength and side effects via routine clinic visits at intervals of one month for the first three months, then every three months for the first year, and at least every six months thereafter. Treatment will be continued indefinitely if a good clinical response is achieved and side effects are tolerable.

Study Design

Study Type:

Expanded Access

Official Title:

3,4-Diaminopyridine for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome and Congenital Myasthenia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

2 Years and Older

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis of LEMS or CM
If female and over the age of 9, must have a negative pregnancy test, and, if premenopausal, must be willing to practice an effective form of birth control.
Must be tested and found by ECG not to have a prolonged Q-Tc syndrome.
Must agree to have a second ECG at the time of peak drug effect.