A Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Initial Efficacy of Single Intravenous Infusion of JWK007 in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Last updated: January 16, 2024
Sponsor: West China Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Muscular Dystrophy

Treatment

JWK007 Single intravenous infusion administration

Clinical Study ID

NCT06114056
2023-1285
  • Ages 5-10
  • Male

Study Summary

This study is a single-center, single-arm, non-randomized, open-label, non-controlled, dose-escalation, prospective clinical trial designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of JWK007 injection in pediatric patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: Participants meeting all of the following criteria may be considered for inclusion:

  1. Male, aged 5 to 10 years (inclusive).
  2. Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) confirmed through medical history andgenetic testing, characterized by a frameshift mutation (deletion or duplication) or apremature stop codon mutation in the DMD gene between exons 18 to 58.
  3. Below-average performance on motor assessment testing.
  4. Ability to cooperate with motor assessment testing.
  5. Tolerance for muscle biopsy under anesthesia with no contraindications for biopsy.
  6. Participants must have been taking a stable dose of oral corticosteroids for at least 12 weeks prior to screening, and the expected dose should remain constant throughoutthe study, except for adjustments related to changes in body weight.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria: Participants meeting any one of the following criteria are not eligible for inclusion:

  1. Active viral infection based on clinical observations.
  2. Signs of cardiomyopathy, including echocardiogram with ejection fraction below 40%.
  3. Serological evidence of HIV infection, or Hepatitis B or C infection.
  4. Diagnosis of (or ongoing treatment for) an autoimmune disease.
  5. Abnormal laboratory values considered clinically significant (GGT > 3XULN, bilirubin ≥ 3.0 mg/dL, creatinine ≥ 1.8 mg/dL, Hgb < 80 or > 180 g/L; WBC > 18.5*10^9/L).
  6. Concomitant illness or requirement for chronic drug treatment that in the opinion ofthe PI creates unnecessary risks for gene transfer.
  7. Subjects with AAVrh74 neutralizing antibody titers > 1:400 as determined by ELISAimmunoassay.
  8. Has a medical condition or extenuating circumstance that, in the opinion of theinvestigator, might compromise the subject's ability to comply with the protocolrequired testing or procedures or compromise the subject's wellbeing, safety, orclinical interpretability.
  9. Severe infection (eg. pneumonia, pyelonephritis, or meningitis) within 4 weeks beforegene transfer visit (enrollment may be postponed).
  10. Has received any investigational medication (other than corticosteroids) or exonskipping medications (including ExonDys 51), experimental or otherwise, in the last 6months prior to screening for this study.
  11. Has had any type of gene therapy, cell based therapy (eg. stem cell transplantation),or CRISPR/Cas9.
  12. Family does not want to disclose patient's study participation with primary carephysician and other medical providers

Study Design

Total Participants: 6
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: JWK007 Single intravenous infusion administration
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
January 22, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2028

Study Description

DMD is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. This disease is closely associated with mutations in the DMD gene located on the X chromosome. The DMD gene encodes a protein known as dystrophin, which plays a crucial role in providing essential structural and protective support within the muscles. Gene therapy drugs using Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) as a vector hold the promise of offering a convenient, effective, and safe treatment option for DMD patients. Therefore, we have independently developed and designed the JWK007 injection. The study will include two dosing groups and employ a '3+3' dose escalation design, incrementally increasing dosages in a sequential, ascending manner.

Connect with a study center

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan 610041
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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