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Trial of Sertraline to Treat Children With Fragile X Syndrome

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified April 2013 by University of California, Davis
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Randi J. Hagerman, MD, University of California, Davis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01474746
First received: November 10, 2011
Last updated: April 5, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
History of Changes
  Purpose

This study is a control trial of sertraline (Zoloft) in fragile X syndrome children aged 2 years to 5 years 8 months old. The trial is six months long, and each participant will receive a series of tests at both the beginning and end of the study. The researchers hope to show improvements in language and a decrease in autistic symptoms.


Condition Intervention
Fragile X Syndrome
 Drug: Sertraline
Drug: Placebo

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Controlled Trial of Sertraline in Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome

Resource links provided by NLM:

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of California, Davis:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Mullen Scales of Early Learning [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Mullen Scales of Early Learning is a cognitive test to measure cognitive ability and language development.

  • Clinical Global Impression [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Clinical Global Impression will be used to measure the overall behavioral change of an individual.


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule assess and diagnoses autism and pervasive developmental disorder across ages, developmental levels, and language skills.

  • Visual Analog Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Visual Analog Scale will be used to measure the severity of specific behavioral symptoms of autism.

  • Eye tracking [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    There are several eye tracking measures, each intended to measure different outcomes including social gaze, social reciprocity, and attention.

  • Preschool Language Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Preschool Language Scale is designed to measure language comprehension and communication in young children.

  • Sensory Processing Measure [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Sensory Processing Measure is a questionnaire that will be used to measure specific problems, including under- and over-responsiveness, sensory-seeking behavior, and perceptual problems

  • Sensory Profile [ Time Frame: Baseline and six months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The Sensory Profile is designed to measure sensory-related difficulties.


Estimated Enrollment: 72
Study Start Date: January 2012
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2014
Estimated Primary Completion Date: July 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
This arm will undergo identical treatment as the experimental group, with the exception of the active agent (sertraline). This group will be placed on a placebo.
 Drug: Placebo
The placebo will be dosed in an age depended manner. Participants aged 2-3 years of age will be given 2.5 mg of liquid placebo once per day for a period of six months. Participants aged 4 years to 5 years 8 months will be given 5 mg of liquid placebo once per day for a period of six months.
Experimental: Active
This arm will undergo identical treatment as the placebo group. This group will be placed on a the active agent.
 Drug: Sertraline
Liquid sertraline (20 mg/cc) will be dosed in an age depended manner. Participants aged 2-3 years of age will be given 2.5 mg of liquid sertraline once per day for a period of six months. Participants aged 4 years to 5 years 8 months will be given 5 mg of liquid sertraline once per day for a period of six months.

Detailed Description:

This is a single center study and the UC Davis MIND Institute for fragile X syndrome (FXS) patients aged between 2 years and 5 years, 8 months old funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). It is a double-blind control trial of sertraline (Zoloft), an anti-depressant typically used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and other conditions. The researchers are investigating the use of this selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) in FXS because a retrospective study has shown significant improvements in language and decreases in autistic behavior. There is also emerging evidence regarding the stimulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and the stimulation of neurogenesis when an SSRI is given early on in the development of animal models of Down syndrome. The researchers hope to see improvements in language stimulation, social gaze and social reciprocity, spatial attention, and a decrease in autistic behaviors.

The aim of this study is to carry out a double-blind placebo controlled trial of sertraline in children with FXS who are between the ages of 2 years and 5 years, 8 months old. At baseline, the researchers will assess behavioral and cognitive development. These children will be treated for six months with either sertraline or placebo. At the end of the six months, the researchers assess the same behavioral and cognitive measures as at the beginning of the study. The researchers will also assess the side effects of the sertraline treatment throughout the study.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   24 Months to 68 Months
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Fragile X Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current or past SSRI treatment
  • Current or past MAOI treatment
  • Serious co-morbid medical disorder affecting brain function and behavior (not including fragile X syndrome).
  • Uncontrolled seizure disorder or epilepsy
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Latex allergies
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01474746

Contacts
Contact: Tasleem Chechi, BS (916) 703-0296 tasleem.chechi@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Contact: Jonathan Polussa, BS (916) 703-0296 jonathan.polussa@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Locations
United States, California
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Recruiting
Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
Principal Investigator: Randi J Hagerman, MD            
Principal Investigator: Kathleen Angkustsiri, MD            
Sub-Investigator: David Hessl, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Lauren Plumer, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Flora Tassone, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Danh V Nguyen, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Andrea Schneider, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Louise W Gane, MS            
Sub-Investigator: Michele Y Ono, MS            
Sub-Investigator: Susan Harris            
Sub-Investigator: Susan Bacalman            
Sub-Investigator: Kylee Cook            
Sub-Investigator: Antoniya Boyd            
Sub-Investigator: Norman Brule            
Sub-Investigator: Emma Hare, CCRP            
Sub-Investigator: Lindsey Partington            
Sub-Investigator: Tasleem Chechi            
Sub-Investigator: Jonathan Polussa            
Sub-Investigator: Scott Summers, MD, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Kerrie Lemons-Chitwood, MA, CCC-SLP            
Sub-Investigator: Laura Greiss-Hess, MS, OTR/L            
Sub-Investigator: Kushma Govindappa, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Gayatri Mahajan, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Beth Goodlin-Jones, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Mary Jacena-Leigh, MD            
Sub-Investigator: Clara Ramirez            
Sub-Investigator: Erika Bickel            
Sub-Investigator: Stephanie Maltas, MS            
Sub-Investigator: Yingratana McLennan            
Sub-Investigator: Jessica Burris            
Sub-Investigator: Lena Rothstein            
Sub-Investigator: Pam Gallego            
Sub-Investigator: Emily Owen            
Sub-Investigator: Laura Berkowitz-Sutherland            
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of California, Davis
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Randi J Hagerman, MD UC Davis MIND Institute
Principal Investigator: Kathleen Angkustsiri, MD UC Davis MIND Institute
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Randi J. Hagerman, MD, Principle Investigator, University of California, Davis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01474746     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 271070, R40MC22641
Study First Received: November 10, 2011
Last Updated: April 5, 2013
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by University of California, Davis:
Fragile X Syndrome
Pediatrics
sertraline
autism

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fragile X Syndrome
Mental Retardation, X-Linked
Mental Retardation
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Sex Chromosome Disorders
Chromosome Disorders
Congenital Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
 Sertraline
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Central Nervous System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Serotonin Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 17, 2013