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An Open-Label Study to Assess the Effect of Cimetidine on the Pharmacokinetics of Dexpramipexole (BIIB050) in Healthy Volunteers
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Generated
Jun 13, 2026
NCT ID
NCT01536249
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
Phase 1
Sponsor
Knopp Biosciences
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
Knopp Biosciences' study on dexpramipexole, an investigational drug for ALS, aims to elucidate the pharmacokinetic interactions with cimetidine. Given the increasing prevalence of ALS and the limited treatment options available, successful outcomes could position dexpramipexole favorably in a niche market. The study's completion in 2012 suggests that data may be available for further development or partnership opportunities. However, the competitive landscape includes other emerging therapies for ALS, necessitating a thorough analysis of dexpramipexole's unique value proposition and potential market differentiation.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01536249
Indication
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Modality
small molecule
Target
Dexpramipexole targets the glutamate transporter EAAT2, which is implicated in neuroprotection and modulation of excitotoxicity, particularly relevant in neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Intervention
Dexpramipexole, Cimetidine plus Dexpramipexole
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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Known Results And Readout Context
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IP intelligence
Patent And IP Landscape
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Contacts
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