Status:

SUSPENDED

A Clinical Trial of CAP-002 Gene Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1 (STXBP1) Encephalopathy

Lead Sponsor:

Capsida Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Conditions:

Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-7 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety of CAP-002 gene therapy in children with Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1 (STXBP1) Encephalopathy. It will also provide information about whether...

Detailed Description

This is a Phase 1/2a, FIH, open-label, multi-center, dose-escalation trial to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a single intravenous (IV) dose of CAP-002 administered to participants wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female, ≥18 months to \<8 years of age;
  • Has diagnosis of developmental encephalopathy due to an STXBP1 mutation with confirmation of a pathogenic or likely pathogenic STXBP1 gene mutation.
  • Has a legally authorized representative (LAR) willing and able to complete the informed consent process, willing to comply with trial procedures, and able to travel for repeat visits.
  • Is stable on any medication regimens (if being administered to control the signs and symptoms of underlying disease) for at least 6 weeks prior to trial entry and expected to be stable for at least 12 weeks post-CAP-002 administration.

Exclusion

  • History of prior gene therapy;
  • Treatment with antisense oligonucleotide therapy within 6 months;
  • Presence of a confirmed mutation in a gene other than STXBP1 that is known to contribute to a neurodevelopmental disability or epilepsy;
  • Has presence of a significant non-STXBP1-related central nervous impairment/behavioral disturbance that would confound the scientific rigor or interpretation of results of the trial;
  • History of prematurity (defined as gestational age \<35 weeks), history of low birth weight (\<2.5 kg) and/or intra-uterine growth restriction, significant interventricular hemorrhage, structural brain deficit, or congenital heart disease;
  • Known contraindication to immunosuppression or other protocol-defined medications, including but not limited to corticosteroids or PPIs;
  • Clinically significant abnormalities in safety lab tests, vital signs;
  • Other illnesses or medications that may affect the interpretation of the study results;
  • Positive anti-capsid antibody test result.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 3 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 20 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06983158

Start Date

July 3 2025

End Date

December 20 2028

Last Update

October 1 2025

Active Locations (4)

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1

Colorado Child Health Research Institute

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

2

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, United States, 10021

3

Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19146

4

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030