NCT01525901

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) treatment in 22q13 Deletion Syndrome (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome) caused by SHANK3 gene deficiency in order to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy. IGF-1 is an injection under the skin that contains human IGF-1. IGF-1 is approved by the FDA under the brand name Increlex for the treatment of children with short stature due to primary IGF-1 deficiency. It is being used off-label in the current study and is not FDA approved, nor has it yet been studied in humans for the treatment of SHANK3 deficiency.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
19

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2012

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 3, 2012

Completed
4.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 23, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 23, 2016

Completed
5.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 12, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

May 12, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

4.6 years

First QC Date

February 1, 2012

Results QC Date

March 8, 2022

Last Update Submit

April 18, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

SHANK3IGF-1Autism

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist - Social Withdrawal (ABC-SW) Subscale - Study 1

    16 items on ABC-SW subscale, Each item is scored as 0 (never a problem), 1 (slight problem), 2 (moderately serious problem), or 3 (severe problem). Total score from 0 to 48 with higher score indicating poorer health outcomes.

    Baseline and Week 12

  • Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist - Social Withdrawal (ABC-SW) Subscale Study 2

    16 items on ABC-SW subscale, Each item is scored as 0 (never a problem), 1 (slight problem), 2 (moderately serious problem), or 3 (severe problem). Total score from 0 to 48 with higher score indicating poorer health outcomes..

    Baseline and Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in Repetitive Behavior Scale - Study 2

    Baseline and Week 12

  • Change in CGI-Improvement and Severity Scales; - Study 2

    Baseline and Week 12

  • Change in Caregiver Strain Questionnaire

    Baseline and Week 12

  • Change in Sensory Profile (SP) - Study 2

    Baseline and Week 12

  • Change in Short Sensory Profile (SSP) - Study 2

    Baseline and 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)

EXPERIMENTAL

Injection

Drug: Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)

Normal saline

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Injection

Drug: Normal saline

Interventions

IGF-1 and placebo will each be administered for 3 months with a four-week washout period in between. IGF-1 will be administered for 3 months subcutaneously.

Also known as: Mecasermin; Increlex
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)

Saline solution will be administered for three months subcutaneously.

Also known as: Placebo
Normal saline

Eligibility Criteria

Age5 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • to 12 years old
  • pathogenic deletions or mutations of the SHANK3 gene
  • stable medication regimens for at least three months prior to enrollment

You may not qualify if:

  • closed epiphyses
  • active or suspected neoplasia
  • intracranial hypertension
  • hepatic insufficiency
  • renal insufficiency
  • cardiomegaly / valvulopathy
  • history of allergy to IGF-1 or any component of the formulation (mecasermin)
  • history of extreme prematurity (\<1000 grams) with associated early neo-natal complications, e.g. intra-cerebral hemorrhage, prolonged hypoxia, prolonged hypoglycemia
  • patients with comorbid conditions deemed too medically compromised to tolerate the risk of experimental treatment with IGF-1

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Seaver Austin Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York, 10029, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Kolevzon A, Bush L, Wang AT, Halpern D, Frank Y, Grodberg D, Rapaport R, Tavassoli T, Chaplin W, Soorya L, Buxbaum JD. A pilot controlled trial of insulin-like growth factor-1 in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Mol Autism. 2014 Dec 12;5(1):54. doi: 10.1186/2040-2392-5-54. eCollection 2014.

  • Kolevzon A, Breen MS, Siper PM, Halpern D, Frank Y, Rieger H, Weismann J, Trelles MP, Lerman B, Rapaport R, Buxbaum JD. Clinical trial of insulin-like growth factor-1 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Mol Autism. 2022 Apr 8;13(1):17. doi: 10.1186/s13229-022-00493-7.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Telomeric 22q13 Monosomy SyndromeAutistic Disorder

Interventions

Insulin-Like Growth Factor ImecaserminSaline Solution

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

SomatomedinsInsulin-Like PeptidesIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsBlood ProteinsProteinsBiological FactorsCrystalloid SolutionsIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical Preparations

Limitations and Caveats

The small sample size and expectancy bias due to relying on parent reported outcome measures may contribute to limitations in interpreting results.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Alexander Kolevzon, MD
Organization
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Study Officials

  • Alexander Kolevzon, MD

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 1, 2012

First Posted

February 3, 2012

Study Start

February 1, 2012

Primary Completion

August 23, 2016

Study Completion

August 23, 2016

Last Updated

May 12, 2022

Results First Posted

May 12, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

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