A Phase 1-2, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Intrathecally-Administered ION440 in Patients With MECP2 Duplication Syndrome
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ION440.
Description
This is a phase 1-2 randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multiple-ascending dose (MAD) study to evaluate ION440 in pediatric and adult participants with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome (MDS) and will be conducted in two parts. During Part 1 (MAD) (36 weeks), participants will be randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive ION440 or sham. Individuals who complete Part 1 may enter Part 2, an open label long-term extension study (LTE), where they will receive ION440 for up to approximately 156 weeks. Multiple dose cohorts (Dose A, Dose B, and Dose C) will be evaluated in the study. All dosing cohorts…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 2–65 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Key Inclusion criteria for Part 1: 1. Males aged ≥ 2 to ≤ 65 years, depending on specific cohort and group, at the time of informed consent. 1. Group A: ≥ 8 to ≤ 65 years old 2. Group B: 2 to 7 years old, inclusive 2. Participant has at least one parent or caregiver ≥ 18 years old capable of providing informed consent and able to comply with all study requirements and activities. 3. Participant has a documented diagnosis of MDS with genetic confirmation of MECP2 duplication. 4. Is currently receiving stable doses of concomitant medications for at least 1 month prior to screening. 5. Ab…
Interventions
- DrugION440
ION440 will be administered by intrathecal bolus (ITB) injection.
- ProcedureSham procedure
An LP will be performed with CSF collection but will not be followed by the administration of study treatment by ITB injection.
Locations (11)
- Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, California
- University of Colorado Hopsital - Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, Colorado
- Kennedy KriegerBaltimore, Maryland
- Boston Children's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts
- Gillette Children's Specialty HealthcareSaint Paul, Minnesota
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania