Expanded Access Use of Myozyme (Alglucosidase Alfa) in Patients With Late-onset Pompe Disease
Myozyme
Brain Diseases+12
+ Brain Diseases, Metabolic
+ Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: November 1, 2004
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Pompe disease (also known as glycogen storage disease Type II) is caused by a deficiency of a critical enzyme in the body called acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). Normally, GAA is used by the body's cells to break down glycogen (a stored form of sugar) within specialized structures called lysosomes. In patients with Pompe disease, an excessive amount of glycogen accumulates and is stored in various tissues, especially heart and skeletal muscle, which prevents their normal function. The objective of this protocol is to provide enzyme replacement therapy with alglucosidase alfa on an expanded access basis, to severely affected patients with late-onset Pompe disease for whom there is no alternative treatment and who do not meet the clinical characteristics described in the inclusion criteria for participation in other Genzyme Corporation-sponsored studies currently enrolling patients with late-onset Pompe disease.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.9 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient or the patient's legal guardian(s) must provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures being performed. * The patient has/had onset of symptoms compatible with Pompe disease after 12 months of age. Age at onset of symptoms must be documented in the patient's medical record(s). * The patient has documented GAA deficiency consistent with a diagnosis of Pompe disease, or the patient has a confirmed diagnosis of Pompe disease by documented genotype. Tissues used for determination of GAA deficiency may include blood, muscle or skin fibroblasts. * The patient must have the following conditions: a. The patient must be wheelchair bound (unable to ambulate with the use of assistive devices, such as walker, cane, or crutches) AND b. The patient requires the use of invasive ventilation (defined as the use of any form of ventilatory support applied through an endotracheal tube). * Female patients of childbearing potential must have a documented negative pregnancy test prior to dosing each month. In addition, all female patients of childbearing potential must use a medically accepted method of contraception throughout the program. Male patients who are sexually active must use a barrier method of contraception. Exclusion Criteria: * Use of any investigational product within 30 days prior to program enrollment. * Major congenital abnormality; * Clinically significant organic disease (with the exception of symptoms relating to late-onset Pompe disease), including clinically significant cardiovascular, hepatic, pulmonary, neurologic, or renal disease, or other medical condition, serious intercurrent illness, or extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would preclude participation in the study or potentially decrease survival. * The patient meets the clinical characteristics described in the inclusion criteria for participation in other Genzyme Corporation-sponsored treatment study currently enrolling patients with late-onset Pompe disease.
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 8 locations
Colorado Health Science Center
Aurora, United StatesOpen Colorado Health Science Center in Google MapsGalichia Heart Hospital
Wichita, United StatesGenzyme Medical Information
Cambridge, United StatesFreeman Health Systems
Joplin, United States