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 |
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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 | 20.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10070668 |
E.1.2 | Term | Huntington's disease |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10010331 - Congenital, familial and genetic disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Evaluate the safety and tolerability of bilateral striatal delivery of AMT-130 as a total HTT gene lowering therapy in adult subjects with early manifest HD |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Determine the duration of persistence of AMT-130 in the brain |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Able and willing to provide written informed consent prior to the study and any study related procedure. 2. Male and female subjects 25 to 65 years of age. 3. Early manifest HD as defined by a UHDRS TFC score of 9 to 13 and EITHER - a. a DCL of 4 OR - b. a DCL of 3 with either a positive (“Yes”) response to the UHDRS Question 80 (multidimensional manifest diagnosis on motor, cognitive, behavioral, functional) or DSM5 2criteria for cognitive disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; MDS Task Force criteria). 4. HTT gene expansion testing with the presence of ≥40 CAG repeats (confirmed by genetic testing at central laboratory). 5. Striatal MRI volume requirements per hemisphere: • Putamen ≥2.5 cm3 (per side) • Caudate ≥2.0 cm3 (per side) 6. All HD concomitant medications (addressing motor, behavioral and cognitive symptoms) must be stable for 3 months prior to Screening with no change in clinical symptoms requiring change in medication prior to anticipated administration procedure. 7. Able and willing to comply with all procedures and the study visit schedule as outlined in the protocol. 8. All female subjects of childbearing potential (FOCP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening (and Visit 1A, as appropriate), a negative pregnancy urine dipstick at Baseline and not be breastfeeding. All FOCPs and sexually mature males must be compliant with a highly effective birth control method as outlined in Section 4.5 of the protocol. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Evidence of suicide risk, defined as: • Suicide attempt within 1 year prior to Screening (Visit 1/1A). • Suicidal ideation as defined by a positive response to question 5 on the C-SSRS Suicidal Ideation Section within 60 days prior to Screening (Visit 1/1A) • Significant risk of suicide as judged by the Investigator 2. Receipt of an experimental agent within 60 days or 5 half-lives prior to Screening or anytime over the duration of this study. 3. Participation in an investigational trial or investigational paradigm (e.g. exercise/physical activity, cognitive therapy, brain stimulation) within 60 days prior to Screening or any time over the duration of this study. 4. Presence of an implanted deep brain stimulation device, ventriculoperitoneal or other CSF shunt, or other implanted catheter. 5. Any history of gene therapy, RNA or DNA targeted HD specific investigational agents, such as antisense oligonucleotides (ASO), cell transplantation, or any other experimental brain surgery. 6. Any contraindication to 3.0 Tesla MRI as per local guidelines. 7. Brain and spinal pathology that may interfere with the surgical delivery of AMT-130 or represents a significant neurologic comorbid disorder. 8. Any contraindication to lumbar puncture as per local guidelines. 9. Malignancy within 5 years of screening, except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix that has been successfully treated. 10. Hospitalization for any major medical or surgical procedure involving general anesthesia within 12 weeks of Screening or planned during the study. 11. Current or recurrent disease, infection, or other significant concurrent medical condition or medications that could confound clinical and laboratory evaluations or could affect a subject’s safety or their ability to undergo the neurosurgical procedure or comply with the procedures and study visit schedule. 12. Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the investigational product(s), closely related compounds, or any of the stated ingredients. 13. Screening laboratory values (as measured by the central laboratory): • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >2 × upper limit of normal (ULN) • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >2 × ULN • Total bilirubin >2 × ULN • Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) >2 × ULN • Creatinine >1.5 × ULN • Platelet count <100,000/mm3 • Prothrombin time (PT) >1.2 x ULN • Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) >1.2 x ULN 14. Known, documented infection with COVID-19 based upon any testing methodology: o Within 8 weeks of anticipated Visit 2 (Baseline) for an asymptomatic patient or a patient who recovered from only mild, non-respiratory symptoms. o Within 12 weeks of anticipated Visit 2 (Baseline) for a symptomatic patient (e.g., cough, dyspnea) who did not require hospitalization. o At any time for a symptomatic patient who is diabetic, immunocompromised, or hospitalized. o For any patient not already excluded by the above: − Within 8 weeks of anticipated Visit 2 (Baseline) for any patient with residual respiratory or cardiac symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain. − Any patient with neurological symptoms associated with a symptomatic COVID-19 infection that might complicate assessment of HD progression. − Any patient with a positive COVID-19 test between Visit 2 (Baseline) and Visit 3 (Treatment). |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
• Type and incidence of AEs. • Change from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters, physical examinations, and neurological examinations. • Change from baseline in clinical chemistry and hematology safety laboratory tests. • Change from baseline in routine urinalysis and CSF analysis. • Change over time in AAV5 vector shedding. • Change over time in antibodies against AAV5, cytokines, enzyme-linked immunospot assay (ELISpot), astroglial activation (GFAP) and mircroglial activation (YKL-40) • Prospective assessment of suicidality via the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). • Change from baseline to Day 14 and Month 1 in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) • Change from baseline in edema, inflammation, volume loss, and structural changes as measured by the following MRI pulse sequences: T1, T2, and diffusion MRI (dMRI). |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
• AEs - measured throughout study • Vital signs, chemistry panel, urinalysis, CSF analysis, neurological and physical exams - screening, baseline, Day 7, Day 14, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 60. [Some assessment time points vary - See Schedule of Assessments in protocol for full details] • Vector shedding - baseline, Day 14, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 60. • AAV5, cytokines, and ELISpot - baseline, Day7, Day 14, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 60. • C-SSRS - screening, baseline, Day 14, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60. • MoCA - screening, baseline, Day 14, Month 1, 3 • Imaging - screening, baseline, Day 7, Day 14, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 18, 24, 30, 36, 48, 60.
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
• Change over time in levels of AMT-130-derived vector DNA and miRNA expression in the CSF. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Baseline, then post treatment at 4, weeks, 13 weeks , 6 months, 9months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months , and then every 6 months for total of 5 years. |
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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 | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | Yes |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | Yes |
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) | Yes |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | Yes |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description |
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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 | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 2 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 8 |
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 |
Poland |
Germany |
United Kingdom |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
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 | 6 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 6 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |