Essential 3 - Decentralized, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Ulixacaltamide in Essential Tremor (ET) (NCT06087276)
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical study is to compare ulixacaltamide and placebo treatment in essential tremor. The main question it aims to answer is: โข Is ulixacaltamide a safe and efficacious treatment for patients with essential tremor? Participants will be asked to participate in one of two clinical studies where they will be treated with either ulixacaltamide or placebo for a period of up to 12 weeks. After the controlled study completion, they will be eligible to participate in a long-term, open-label safety study (LTSS) and be treated with ulixacaltamide. Participants are eligible to enroll directly into the LTSS if they previously participated in an essential tremor trial, received sponsor invitation after being deemed ineligible for the controlled study, or following enrollment closure of the controlled study.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (8 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (47 items).
Location: United BioSource LLC โ Morgantown, West Virginia
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria for Study 1 PD and Study 2 RW:
- Neuropathy, muscle weakness, arthropathy or other musculoskeletal diagnosis of the upper extremity that impairs dexterity or function.
- Has a known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation of ulixacaltamide.
- Is unwilling or unable to refrain from episodic use of medication(s)/substance(s) that might interfere with the evaluation of tremor during the study.
- Is sporadically using a benzodiazepine, sleep medication or anxiolytic (as further defined in the protocol), that in the judgement of the investigator or sponsor would confound the assessment of tremor.
- Has trauma to the nervous system within 3 months preceding the onset of tremor.
- Has a history of unilateral tremor or clinical evidence of another medical, neurological, or psychiatric condition that may explain or cause tremor, including but not limited to Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke with neurologic sequelae, intention tremor (IT) caused by etiology other than ET, cerebellar disease (including spinocerebellar ataxias), primary dystonia, Fragile X Tremor/Ataxia syndrome or family history of Fragile X syndrome, traumatic brain injury, psychogenic tremor, alcohol or benzodiazepine abuse or withdrawal, multiple sclerosis, polyneuropathy (diabetic neuropathy allowed if disease does not affect gait or balance and does not involve upper extremity), and endocrine states such as uncontrolled or inadequately treated hypothyroidism, food, or supplement induced movement disorders (e.g., tremor related to beta agonists or caffeine), or other medical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions that may explain or cause tremor.
- Has had prior magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound or surgical intervention for ET such as a deep brain stimulator (DBS) or lesion therapy such as thalamotomy.
- Has had botulinum toxin injection for ET in the 6 months prior to Screening or throughout the study.
- Is using the Cala trio health device for ET in 14 days prior to Screening or throughout the study.
- Is unwilling or unable to refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours before and during clinical study assessments, or regular use of alcohol that would preclude abstinence from alcohol for this time period around visits.
- Has a history of substance use disorder consistent with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) criteria. Participants with a previous diagnosis of substance use disorder who have been in remission for at least 2 years can participate in the study.
๐ Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- United BioSource LLC โ Morgantown, West Virginia
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.