~10 spots leftby Apr 2026

Telotristat Etiprate - Expanded Treatment for Patients With Carcinoid Syndrome Symptoms

(TELEPATH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+39 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of orally administered telotristat etiprate.

Research Team

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Pablo Lapuerta, MD

Principal Investigator

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Ongoing participation in a Phase 2 [LX1606.1-202-CS (NCT00853047), LX1606.1-203-CS (NCT01104415)] or Phase 3 [LX1606.1-301-CS (NCT01677910), LX1606.1-303-CS (NCT02063659)] study
Patients of childbearing potential must agree to use an adequate method of contraception (defined as having a failure rate of <1% per year) during the study and for 12 weeks after the Follow-up visit.
Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Telotristat etiprate (Serotonin Synthesis Inhibitor)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 500 mg Telotristat EtiprateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Two telotristat etiprate (250 mg) tablets administered three times daily.
Group II: 250 mg Telotristat EtiprateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
One telotristat etiprate (250 mg) tablet administered three times daily.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

Trials
67
Recruited
24,400+

Dr. Mike Exton

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Chief Executive Officer

PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Newcastle and PhD in Immunology from the University of Essen, Germany

Dr. Craig Granowitz

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD