Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study for the Treatment for CLN7 Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Benjamin Greenberg

Conditions:

CLN7

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-18 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

This is a phase 1 open-label, single-administration of gene therapy agent AAV9/CLN7, administered intrathecally into the lumbar spinal cord region of pediatric patients with CLN7 Batten disease. This...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1-18 years of age
  • Clinically symptomatic patients with diagnosis of CLN7 based upon molecular testing with homozygous or compound heterozygous and pathogenic mutations in MFSD8 gene with symptom onset before age 4
  • Patients selected to be included in this study will have no more than moderate severity of the disease and will have to meet the following criteria; Not dependent on chronic invasive ventilatory support AND have either
  • Expressive language sub test on Mullen and/or Vineland consistent with an age equivalent score of a 2 year 0 month old. This means they should have 20-50 words (all comprehensible) in their vocabulary and putting 2-3 words phrases in a sentence or,
  • Patients can complete and obtain a score of 2-3 on GMFM sub domain E (Walking, Running \& jumping) item 67 (ie With 2 hands held can walk 10 steps forward)
  • Written informed consent provided by participant/parent/guardian and willingness to participate and comply with all the study related visits and procedures. Assent provided by children 10 -17 years old based on their ability to understand the risks and possible benefits, and the activities expected of them as participants.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of a second neurodegenerative disease or another genetic syndrome with a progressive course
  • Hypersensitivity to any drugs used per procedural protocol
  • Inability to tolerate anesthesia or study procedures
  • Advanced stage disease defined by the use of chronic invasive ventilatory support (tracheostomy with ventilator dependence) and a non communicative status
  • Concomitant illness that places patient at risk for gene transfer or gene transfer related procedures and immunosuppression
  • Active, symptomatic viral infection (including but not limited to HIV or serology positive for Hepatitis B or C, or COVID-19) at the PI's discretion
  • Bacterial infection requiring antibiotics within the 6 weeks prior to infusion
  • New antiepileptic medications initiated within 90 days of infusion
  • Status epilepticus within 30 days of infusion
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizure without returning to baseline within 24 hours of infusion
  • Family is unwilling or unable to participate with required follow-up assessments
  • Abnormal lab values that are clinically significant:
  • Platelet count \< 100,000/mm3
  • Abnormal absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of \< 1000/mm3
  • Persistent leukopenia or leukocytosis (Total white blood cell count \< 3,000/mm or \> 15,000/mm respectively)
  • Significant anemia (Hb \<10 g/dL)
  • Abnormal prothrombin (PT) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
  • Abnormal liver function tests (\>2 X ULN or \> 2 X the baseline value at time of dosing)
  • Abnormal pancreatic enzymes (\>2 X ULN or \> 2 X the baseline value at time of dosing)
  • Renal impairment defined as urinary protein concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 g/L on 2 consecutive tests
  • Any other abnormal lab values that are clinically significant per PI's discretion
  • If labs are abnormal, these can be rechecked during the screening period. If labs normalize with or without intervention, patient can be enrolled at the discretion of PI.
  • Contraindications for intrathecal administration of the product via lumbar puncture, such as bleeding disorders or other medical conditions (e.g., spina bifida or clotting abnormalities)
  • Contraindications for MRI scans (including but not limited to cardiac pacemaker, metal in the eye, aneurysm clip in the brain, etc.)
  • History of or current chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other immunosuppression therapy within 30 days preceding screening (corticosteroid treatment may be permitted at the discretion of the PI)
  • Receipt of any other investigational agent within the previous 3 months
  • Positive Beta hCG pregnancy test (females of child bearing potential will have a pregnancy test on Day -1)
  • Any other medical condition that puts the subject at increased risk of adverse events related to the investigational product or study-related procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 4 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

4 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04737460

Start Date

May 4 2021

End Date

February 1 2029

Last Update

December 31 2025

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Children' Health

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390