Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Efficacy and Safety of NestaCell® in Huntington's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Azidus Brasil

Collaborating Sponsors:

Cellavita Pesquisa Científica Ltda

Conditions:

Huntington Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative condition caused by increased CAG trinucleotide repeats in the HTT gene, on chromosome 4. The estimated global prevalence is 2.71 cases per 100,00...

Detailed Description

This is a Phase III multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Nestacell® in Huntington's Disease. After signing the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female;
  • Age from 18 to 55 years;
  • HD diagnostic confidence level (DCL) score of 3 or 4 at enrolment;
  • HD manifestations begin from 4 to 8 years before enrolment;
  • UHDRS Total Functional Capacity (TFC) from 7 to 12, suggesting mild-moderate functional impairment;
  • Body weight at the V -1 from 50 to 90 Kg;
  • CAG repeats from 40 to 50;
  • ICF signature.

Exclusion

  • Juvenile Huntington's disease,
  • Concomitant epilepsy;
  • Decompensated psychiatric disorders;
  • History of a suicide attempt;
  • Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that might interfere with the assessments;
  • Prior use of gene or cell therapy.
  • Confirmed or suspected cancer within the last 1 year (except operated basal cell carcinoma);
  • History of allergy to imaging exams contrast, or bovine origin products;
  • Current or planned use of immunosuppressants;
  • Clinically significant changes in the safety exams, defined as;
  • Serum transaminases (ALT, AST) increased \> 2.5 × upper limit of normality (ULN).
  • Absolute neutrophil count in peripheral blood \< 3,000 cells/1 mm3.
  • Serum creatinine \> 2 × age- and sex-specific ULN.
  • Positive serology for HIV 1 and 2 (Anti-HIV-1,2), HTLV I and II, HBV (HBsAg, Anti-HBc), HCV (anti-HCV-Ab), and FTA-ABS.
  • Amylase, Troponin I, CKmB increased \> 2.0 × ULN.
  • Malignancy shown by the Total-Body PET Scan.
  • Glycated hemoglobin \> 6.5%.
  • aPTT, TT, platelets \> 2.5 x ULN.
  • Pregnancy, lactation, or pregnancy plan;
  • BMI less than 18.5 at enrolment;
  • Participation in a clinical trial within twelve months before inclusion;
  • History of surgical procedures aiming at improving symptoms of Huntington's disease, such as neural transplantations, lesions of the central nervous system, infusions of neurotrophic agents, or deep brain stimulation.
  • Any medical condition that makes the patient unsuitable for the study or increases the risk of participation at the investigator's discretion.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 8 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 9 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06097780

Start Date

June 8 2024

End Date

February 9 2026

Last Update

October 24 2023

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