A Study of RO5028442 in Adult Male High-Functioning Autistic Patients

November 1, 2016 updated by: Hoffmann-La Roche

A Multi-centre, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Two-period Cross-over, Exploratory Biomarker and Safety and Tolerability Study of a Single Dose of RO5028442 in Adult Male High-functioning Autistic Patients

This multi-center, randomized, double-blind study will evaluate exploratory biomarkers and the safety and tolerability of a single dose of RO5028442 in adult male high-functioning autistic patients. In a cross-over design, patients will be randomized to receive either a single dose of RO5028442 or matching placebo with a washout period of 7-14 days. Anticipated time on study is up to approximately 9 weeks.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

19

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Los Ageles, California, United States, 90095
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06510
    • New York
      • Bronx, New York, United States, 10467

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder as defined by DSM-IV, confirmed by the team and supported with the Autistic Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
  • Male adults, 18 to 45 years of age
  • IQ > 70 (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Full scale)
  • Body mass index (BMI) 18 to 35 kg/m2 inclusive
  • Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) - Irritability subscale score </= 13

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Positive urine test for drugs of abuse
  • Alcohol and/or substance abuse/dependence during the last 12 months
  • Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV infection
  • Clinically relevant cardiovascular, renal, hepatic or hematologic disease or disorder
  • Active inflammatory pulmonary disease
  • History of epilepsy/seizure disorder (except for simple febrile seizures)
  • Initiation of new or major change in psychosocial intervention within 4 weeks prior to randomization
  • Treatment with any investigational agent within 90 days prior to screening
  • History of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
Drug: RO5028442
Single dose
Placebo Comparator: 2
Drug: Placebo
Single dose

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Efficacy: Behavior assessments
Time Frame: up to 24 hours post-dose
up to 24 hours post-dose
Safety: Incidence of adverse events
Time Frame: up to 24 hours post-dose
up to 24 hours post-dose

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 15, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

November 18, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 2, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 1, 2016

Last Verified

November 1, 2016

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • BP27801

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