A Phase 2 Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of NS-089/NCNP-02 in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
NS Pharma, Inc.
Summary
This is a Phase 2, open-label, multi-center, 2-part study of NS-089/NCNP-02 administered by weekly IV infusion to ambulant boys aged ≥4 to \<15 years with DMD due to mutations amenable to exon 44 skipping. Participants will receive a selected dose of NS-089/NCNP-02 administered once weekly. The study consists of 2 parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Six participants (Cohort 1) will participate in both Part 1 and Part 2, and 14 participants (Cohort 2) will be added for Part 2.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 4–14 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Male ≥ 4 years and \<15 years of age * Confirmed DMD mutation(s) in the dystrophin gene that is amenable to skipping of exon 44 to restore the dystrophin mRNA reading frame * Able to walk independently without assistive devices * Ability to complete the TTSTAND without assistance in \<20 seconds * Stable dose of glucocorticoid for at least 3 months and the dose is expected to remain on a stable dose for the duration of the study. * Other inclusion criteria may apply. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a body weight of \<20 kg at the time of informed consent (applies to particip…