Study of Oral MC-1 for the Treatment of Patients with PNPO Deficiency

2025-522346-46-00 Protocol 16002 Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Ongoing, recruiting

Start 20 Jan 2026 · Status Ongoing, recruiting · 1 EU/EEA countries · 3 sites · Protocol 16002

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
Status Ongoing, recruiting
Participants planned 3
Countries 1
Sites 3

Seizures associated with Pyridox(am)ine 5’-Phosphate Oxidase (PNPO) deficiency

To evaluate the efficacy of MC-1 for chronic treatment of patients with confirmed PNPO deficiency.

Key facts

Sponsor
Medicure International Inc.
Participant type
Pediatric, Patients
Age range
0-17 years, 18-64 years, 65+ years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10]
Trial duration
20 Jan 2026 → ongoing
Decision date (initial)
2025-11-21
Transition trial
No
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
Yes

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Therapy, Prophylaxis, Efficacy, Safety

To evaluate the efficacy of MC-1 for chronic treatment of patients with confirmed PNPO deficiency.

Secondary objectives 1

  1. To evaluate the safety of MC-1. To prospectively document the natural history of PNPO disorder

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Seizures associated with Pyridox(am)ine 5’-Phosphate Oxidase (PNPO) deficiency

Regulatory references

Scientific advice from competent authorities
Food And Drug Administration
Plan to share IPD
No
IPD plan description
Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to the nature of the study and data protection considerations. The study results will be published in aggregated form only, ensuring transparency while maintaining participant confidentiality. No requests for IPD sharing are anticipated, and no infrastructure for secure data sharing is in place.

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 5

  1. Patients with confirmed PNPO deficiency via genetic analysis, whose seizures are typically controlled on P5P (oral) therapy. a. Typically controlled is defined as receiving multiple doses of P5P daily to control seizures. Receiving P5P for a minimum of 30 days.
  2. Male and/or female patients
  3. Aged ≥2 years.
  4. Patients with previous failed treatment on pyridoxine are eligible for the study (patient should be off pyridoxine for at least 24 hours).
  5. Written informed consent (by parent or guardian if under the age of 18).

Exclusion criteria 4

  1. The patient has any condition or abnormality which may, in the opinion of the Investigator, compromise the safety of the patient, or influence their ability to comply with study procedures.
  2. Known or suspected allergy to the trial drug or the relevant drugs given in the trial.
  3. Involvement in a clinical research study within 4 weeks prior to screening and/or prior enrollment in the study. Participation in observational registry studies is permitted.
  4. Pregnant female, or at risk of becoming pregnant (a negative pregnancy test and documented confirmation of contraception is required for females of child- bearing potential).

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. Incidence of death at 12 months. The incidence of death at 12 months will be compared between the study group and an external control group (without any P5P treatment).

Secondary endpoints 1

  1. Frequency of seizures (including but not limited to status epilepticus)

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 1

Pyridoxal Phosphate

PRD12674612 · Product

Active substance
Pyridoxal Phosphate
Substance synonyms
PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPHATE, Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate
Pharmaceutical form
TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
3 g gram(s)
Max total dose
1095 g gram(s)
Max treatment duration
52 Week(s)
Authorisation status
Not Authorised
MA holder
MEDICURE
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
Yes
Orphan designation number
EU/3/18/1983

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Medicure International Inc.

Sponsor organisation
Medicure International Inc.
Address
Floor 1st, Limegrove Centre Limegrove Centre
City
Holetown
Country
Barbados

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Medicure International Inc.
Contact name
Marek Sawicki

Public contact point

Organisation
Medicure International Inc.
Contact name
Global Medical Services Polska Sp. z o.o.

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 3 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Poland Ongoing, recruiting 3 3
Rest of world 0

Investigational sites

Poland

3 sites · Ongoing, recruiting
Wroclaw Medical University
Odział Pediatrii, Ul. Tytusa Chalubinskiego 5, 50-368, Wroclaw
Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki
Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej, Ul. Rzgowska 281/289, 93-338, Lodz
Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne
Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej, Ul. Debinki 7, 80-211, Gdansk

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Poland 2026-01-20 2026-02-03

Results and documents

Annex IV summary of results, Annex V layperson summary, and all documents registered in CTIS for this trial

Documents 11 files

Public protocol annexes, IB summaries, regulatory submissions and post-authorisation documents registered in CTIS.

TypeTitleVersion
Protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol 2025-522346-46-00 3.1
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_Recruitment arrangements 1
Recruitment arrangements (for publication) K1_Recruitment arrangements 3.0
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Adolescent and Adult Assent 13 PL 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF adults PL 3
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Child Assent 7-12 PL 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Pregnant Participant PL 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF Pregnant Participant - Responsible Person PL 2
Subject information and informed consent form (for publication) L1_SIS and ICF responsible person PL 3
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol synopsis 2025-522346-46-00 3.1
Synopsis of the protocol (for publication) D1_Protocol synopsis_PL 2025-522346-46-00 3.1

Application history

1 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2025-07-31 Poland Acceptable
2025-11-17
2025-11-21