RM-493-042
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StatusAccepting Candidates
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Age2 Years - N/A
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SexesAll
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Healthy VolunteersNo
Objective
This is an open-label extension study designed to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of continued setmelanotide treatment in male and female patients �2 years of age who have completed or transitioned from a previous study with setmelanotide for rare genetic, syndromic, or acquired diseases of obesity upstream of the MC4R pathway.
Details
Full study title | Open-Label Extension Study of Setmelanotide in Patients with a Rare Genetic, Syndromic or Acquired Disease of the MC4R Pathway |
Protocol number | OCR46541 |
ClinicalTrials.gov ID | NCT06596135 |
Phase | Phase 3 |
Eligibility
Key Inclusion Criteria:
Males and females �2 years of age who have completed a previous setmelanotide clinical study and who have a condition or indication for which Rhythm plans further clinical development.
Agree to use a highly effective form of contraception and follow the study contraception requirements throughout study duration and for 90 days after.
Demonstrated clinical benefit in the previous setmelanotide study, as determined by the Investigator.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
Any gene variant, syndromic, or acquired disease for which setmelanotide is currently approved in the United States (i.e., patients eligible for commercial setmelanotide (IMCIVREE®).
Any new or worsening depression resulting in suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors.
Discontinuation from a previous setmelanotide study.
History or close family history (parents or siblings) of melanoma.
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women
Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Lead researcher
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Pediatric Endocrinologist (Child Hormone Specialist)
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