First in Human (FIH) Study of ALN-SOD in Adult Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Associated With Mutation in the SOD1 Gene (SOD1-ALS)

Last updated: February 24, 2025
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Myasthenia Gravis (Chronic Weakness)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)

Scar Tissue

Treatment

ALN-SOD

Placebo (PB)

Diluent

Clinical Study ID

NCT06351592
ALN-SOD-ALS-2351
2023-510344-20-00
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is researching an experimental drug called ALN-SOD (called "study drug"). This study is focused on people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by a change in a gene called the superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD1) gene. This type of ALS is known as "SOD1-ALS". This is the first time that ALN-SOD will be given to people. The aim of the study is to see how safe and tolerable the study drug is.

The study is looking at several other research questions, including:

  • The effect the study drug has on specific biomarkers, which are substances in the blood or in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

  • How much study drug is in the blood and in the CSF, at different times

  • Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)

  • What effects the study drug has on ALS symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Weakness attributable to ALS and a SOD1 mutation that has been previously describedas associated with ALS or is considered likely to cause ALS, as defined in theprotocol

  2. Slow vital capacity (SVC) ≥50% predicted value based on age, gender and height,measured in upright position

  3. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤35 kg/m2 at time of screening

  4. If participants are taking riluzole or edaravone, they must be on a stable dose forat least 4 weeks prior to initial dosing visit and are expected to remain at thatdose until the end of the study

  5. Platelet count >50,000/microliter

  6. Has normal blood pressure readings, as defined in the protocol

Exclusion

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial

  2. Has had a tracheostomy

  3. Has dementia, as assessed by the investigator

  4. Has uncontrolled psychiatric disease, including psychosis, active or recent suicidalideation, untreated major depression, in the past 30 days

  5. Has a medical history of brain or spinal disease/injury that would interfere withthe lumbar puncture (LP) process, CSF circulation or safety assessment, as definedin the protocol

  6. Presence of an implanted shunt for the drainage of CSF or an implanted centralnervous system (CNS) catheter

  7. Presents any concern to the study investigator that might confound the results ofthe study or poses an additional risk to the participant by their participation inthe study

  8. Was hospitalized (ie, >24 hours) for any reason other than ALS within 30 days ofscreening

  9. Has received treatment with tofersen within 6 months prior to screening

NOTE: Other protocol defined inclusion / exclusion criteria apply

Study Design

Total Participants: 42
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: ALN-SOD
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
August 28, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
April 26, 2029

Connect with a study center

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2S2
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton

    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Division of Neurology

    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G3
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario N6A 5A5
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • University Hospital - London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario N6A 5A5
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Sunnybrook Research Institute

    Toronto, Ontario M4N3M5
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Montreal Neurological Hospital, McGill University

    Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hokkaido University Hospital

    Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648
    Japan

    Active - Recruiting

  • Tokushima University Hospital

    Tokushima-shi, Tokushima 770-0042
    Japan

    Active - Recruiting

  • Toho University Omori Medical Center

    Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-8541
    Japan

    Active - Recruiting

  • Kyoto University Hospital

    Kyoto, 606-8507
    Japan

    Active - Recruiting

  • Tokushima University Hospital

    Tokushima, 770-8503
    Japan

    Site Not Available

  • Hanyang University Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, 04763
    Korea, Republic of

    Active - Recruiting

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, 3080
    Korea, Republic of

    Active - Recruiting

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