E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
A type of dementia that causes problems with behaviour and language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 21.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10068968 |
E.1.2 | Term | Frontotemporal dementia |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10029205 - Nervous system disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Part 1: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of intravenous (IV) administration of AL001 over 96 weeks in asymptomatic and symptomatic carriers of a granulin (GRN) mutation causative of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and in symptomatic carriers of a C9orf72 mutation causative of FTD. Part2: The primary objective of the optional OLE period of the study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of IV administration of AL001 in participants who have completed 96 weeks of treatment on Part 1 of the study. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Part 1: The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate the effect of IV administration of AL001 over 96 weeks in asymptomatic and symptomatic carriers of a GRN mutation causative of FTD and in symptomatic carriers of a C9orf72 mutation causative of FTD on the following: •Pharmacokinetics (PK) •Longitudinal plasma and CSF PGRN concentration levels •Longitudinal levels of Sortilin in WBCs Part 2: to assess the long-term effect of IV administration of AL001 in participants who have completed 96 weeks of treatment on Part 1 on the following: • Pharmacokinetics • Longitudinal plasma progranulin concentration levels • Longitudinal blood and plasma levels of exploratory pharmacodynamic biomarkers of neurodegeneration, lysosomal function, and glial activity • MRI measures to evaluate changes in the brain; Correlations among exploratory fluid PD biomarkers, imaging PD measures, and clinical outcome assessments (COAs)• Clinical progression as measured by COAs |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
PART 1:Prospective participants must meet all of the following criteria specific to their applicable participant category. 1) Completed Study AL001-1 through the Day 57 visit and did not experience AEs that the investigator deems would prevent safe participation in Study AL001-2 2) Meets 1 or more of the 6 behavioral/cognitive symptoms required for a diagnosis of possible behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia ,or has diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia 3) Prospective participant completed Study AL001-1 through the Day 43 visit and did not experience AEs that the investigator deems would prevent safe participation in Study AL001-2 4) Is a carrier of a loss of function GRN mutation causative of FTD and knows their mutation status 5) Has a CDR® plus NACC global score of 0.5, 1, or 2; and 1 or more of the 6 behavioral/cognitive symptoms required for a diagnosis of possible bvFTD or a diagnosis of PPA • 18 to 85 years of age • At screening, female prospective participants must be nonpregnant and nonlactating, and at least one of the following conditions must apply: -Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) (either surgically sterilized or physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant, or at least 1 year postmenopausal [amenorrhea duration of 12 consecutive months with no identified cause other than menopause])- Is a WOCBP and using an acceptable contraceptive method from screening until 10 weeks after the last dose of study drug. Acceptable contraception is defined as using hormonal contraceptives or an intrauterine device combined with at least 1 of the following forms of contraception: a diaphragm or cervical cap, or a condom. In addition, total abstinence, in accordance with the lifestyle of the participant, is acceptable- A WOCBP must have a serum pregnancy test conducted at screening Additional requirements for pregnancy testing during and after the final dose of study treatment are located in the SoA • Male prospective participants, if not surgically sterilized, must agree to use acceptable contraception and not donate sperm from Day 1 until 10 weeks after the last dose of study drug. Acceptable contraception for the male participant when having sexual intercourse with a WOCBP who is not currently pregnant is defined as using a condom. In addition, WOCBP partners must use hormonal contraceptives or an intrauterine device combined In addition, total abstinence, if in accordance with the lifestyle of the prospective participant, is acceptable. Vasectomized male participants should have received medical assessment of surgical success •Agrees not to donate blood or blood products for transfusion for the duration of the study and for 1 year after final dose of study drug •Is willing and has the ability to comply with the study protocol requirements, in the opinion of the PI •Is willing and able to give informed consent. If the study participant is not competent, a legally authorized representative must provide informed consent on their behalf, and the participant must provide assent, in accordance with the local regulations, guidelines, and institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC) •Has availability of a person (“study partner”) who has frequent and sufficient contact with the participant (at least 5 hours per week of in person contact), can provide accurate information regarding the participant’s cognitive and functional abilities as well as their health throughout the study, agrees to provide information at site visits that require partner input for COA completion, and signs the necessary consent form. (Note: asymptomatic participants require the study partner at the COA visits only; symptomatic participants require the study partner at each visit) Inclusion criteria applicable to those UK, US, or Canadian participants participating in the optional Winterlight Lab Speech Assessment (WLA) only:-participant has available and willing study partner to administer the WLA-participant has WiFi access in their residence or WiFi access in a private area where the testing can take place -US, UK, or Canadian participants who are proficient in English in the investigator’s opinion Part 2: participants must complete Part 1, week 97 1.Participant is willing and able to give informed consent to continue treatment with AL001. If the study participant is not competent, a legally authorized representative must provide informed consent on their behalf, and the participant must provide assent, in accordance with the local regulations, guidelines, and IRB or IEC. 2. Is willing and has the ability to comply with OLE requirements, in the opinion of the investigator. 3. Has availability of a person ("study partner") who can continue to assist with assessments throughout the OLE evaluation period. The study partner must have frequent and sufficient contact with the participant , and must have sufficient cognitive capacity; can be the same individual as in Part 1.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
PART1: • History of severe allergic, anaphylactic, or other hypersensitivity reactions to chimeric, human, or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins. • History of substance use disorder (drug or alcohol) within 2 years prior to the first study drug administration, with the exception of nicotine, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition criteria (American Psychiatric Association 2013). •Current acute illness or active infection requiring oral or IV antibiotics within 30 days prior to the first study drug administration that may affect safety assessments. •History of surgery or hospitalization during the 30 days prior to first study drug administration • History of cancer within the last 5 years with the exception of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma. • History or presence of intracranial tumor that is clinically relevant (e.g. glioma, cerebral metastasis). • Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C virus antibodies, or human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2 antibodies or antigen, or history of spirochetal infection of the CNS. • Significant kidney disease as indicated by a screening creatinine clearance <30 mL/min as calculated by the central laboratory using the Cockcroft Gault formula, which remains <30 mL/min if retested. • Impaired hepatic function as indicated by screening aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≥2.5 the upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin ≥1.5 × ULN, which remains above either of these limits if retested or other abnormalities in synthetic function that are clinically significant. •Unstable or clinically significant cardiovascular disease (e.g., myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, New York Heart Association Class III or more cardiac failure) within the last 2 years. • Uncontrolled hypertension. • History or current abnormal ECG that is clinically significant including atrial fibrillation, complete left bundle branch block, second- or third degree heart atrioventricular block, or evidence of prior acute or subacute myocardial infarction or ischemia. • History of ventricular dysrhythmias or risk factors for ventricular dysrhythmias such as structural heart disease (e.g., severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy) or clinically significant electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia). Note: Participants with premature ventricular contractions are eligible to participate. • Contraindication to lumbar dural puncture. • Dementia or a milder, symptomatic syndrome (eg, mild cognitive impairment, mild behavioral impairment, or mild motor impairment) due to a condition other than FTD, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Huntington disease, or vascular dementia. • Unable to tolerate MRI procedures (e.g., due to anxiety or claustrophobia) or has a contraindication to MRI, including, but not limited to, the presence of pacemakers, aneurysm clips, artificial heart valves, ear implants, or foreign metal objects in the eyes, skin, or body that are not compatible with an MRI scan; or any other clinical history or examination finding that would pose a potential hazard in combination with MRI •Prospective participant has a medical condition or extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, might compromise their ability to comply with the protocol required testing or procedures or compromise the participant's well-being, safety, or clinical interpretability. • History or presence of clinically evident vascular disease potentially affecting the brain that has the potential to affect cognitive function. • For Medication-Related Exclusion Criteria please refer to the protocol Part 2: Part 1 participants are not eligible for continued treatment with AL001 optional OLE if any of the following apply: 1. Part 1 participant has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility, convalescent home, or long-term care facility at screening and requires continuous nursing care (i.e., >3 months). 2. Part 1 participant has a CDR® plus NACC FTLD global score >2 during Part 1. 3. Part 1 participant has a medical condition or extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, continued treatment with AL001 at the conclusion of Part 1 is not beneficial or safe for the participant.
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
PART 1 Primary Safety Endpoints: To assess the potential effect of cumulative exposure on the safety profile of AL001, the following will be evaluated by dose, such as by using tertiles of the actual dose (normalized to weight) received: • Incidence, nature, and severity of AEs and SAEs • Incidence of treatment discontinuations and study discontinuations due to AEs • Physical examination abnormalities • Neurological examination abnormalities • Changes in vital signs from baseline over time • Changes in ECGs from baseline over time • MRI abnormalities after dosing relative to baseline • Changes in clinical laboratory tests from baseline over time • Sheehan Suicidality Tracking Scale (Sheehan-STS) • Incidence of ADAs to AL001 PART 2 . Incidence, nature, and severity of AEs and SAEs . Incidence of treatment discontinuations and study discontinuations due to AEs . Physical examination abnormalities . Neurological examination abnormalities . Changes in vital signs from baseline over time . Changes in ECGs from baseline over time . MRI abnormalities after dosing relative to baseline . Changes in clinical laboratory tests from baseline over time . Sheehan-STS . Incidence of ADAs to AL001 |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
AEs: will be summarized if applicable Laboratory data: at base line and at scheduled timepoints Vital signs: at base line and at scheduled timepoints ECG: at baseline and at scheduled timepoints Physical examinations: at Screening and at scheduled timepoints or as clinically indicated Neurological examinations and Sheehan-STS: At Screening and at scheduled timepoints ADA: at baseline and at scheduled timepoints
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
PART 1 Secondary Pharmacokinetic (PK) Endpoints: • Serum concentration of AL001 at specified time points • AL001 PK parameters (if data permit) - Cmax - Ctrough - AUCss Secondary Pharmacodynamic (PD) Biomarker Endpoints: • The overall change from baseline in PGRN in CSF • The overall change from baseline in PGRN in plasma •The overall change from baseline in SORT1 in WBCs
Exploratory PD Biomarker Endpoints: •The overall change from baseline in exploratory biomarkers of neurodegeneration, lysosomal function, and glial activity in blood, plasma, and CSF •Global and regional brain MRI atrophy measures •Correlations among exploratory fluid biomarkers, imaging measures, and COAs
Exploratory Clinical Endpoints: The overall change from baseline on the scores of the instruments in the COAs •Clinical Dementia Rating Dementia Staging Instrument PLUS National Alzheimer’s Disease Coordinating Center Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Behavior and Language Domains (CDR® plus NACC FTLD) •Frontotemporal Dementia Rating Scale (FRS) •Clinical Global Impression-Improvement (CGI I) •Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI S) •Color Trails Test (CTT) Part 2 •Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) •Winterlight Labs Speech Assessment (WLA; for participants who agree to participate in these optional assessments only)
PART 2 Serum concentration of AL001 at specified time points AL001 PK parameters (if data permit) - Cmax - Ctrough - AUCss The overall change from baseline in PGRN in plasma The overall change from baseline in exploratory biomarkers of neurodegeneration, lysosomal function, and glial activity in blood, plasma, and CSF Global and regional brain MRI atrophy measures Correlations among exploratory fluid biomarkers, imaging measures, and COAs The overall change from baseline on the scores of the instruments in the COAs CDR® plus NACC FTLD FRS CGI-I CGI-S CTT Part 2 RBANS Winterlight Labs Speech Assessments (for participants who agree to participate in these optional assessments only) |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
PART1: For Pharmacokinetic (PK), at day 1, day 10, day 29, day 57, day 85, day 113, day 141, day 169, day 197, day 225, day 253, day 281, day 309, day 337 and at study completion.
For Pharmacodynamic (PD), at day 1, day 10, day 29, day 57, day 85, day 113, day 141, day 169, day 197, day 225, day 253, day 281, day 309, day 337 and at study completion.
PART2: For Pharmacokinetic (PK), at week 121,145,169, Safety Follow up visit, and End of Study Visit for Part 2 For Pharmacodynamic (PD), at week 121,145,169, and End of Study Visit for Part 2 |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | No |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | No |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 5 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Canada |
United Kingdom |
United States |
Germany |
Italy |
Netherlands |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 5 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 4 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 20 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 5 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 7 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 21 |