A Study of Multiple Doses of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) Delivered to Infants With Genetically Diagn… (NCT02386553) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
A Study of Multiple Doses of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) Delivered to Infants With Genetically Diagnosed and Presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy
United States, Australia, Germany25 participantsStarted 2015-05-18
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of the study is to examine the efficacy of multiple doses of Nusinersen administered intrathecally in preventing or delaying the need for respiratory intervention or death in infants with genetically diagnosed and presymptomatic spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Secondary objectives of this study are to examine the effects of Nusinersen in infants with genetically diagnosed and presymptomatic SMA.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Weeks – 6 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≤ 6 weeks at first dose.
* Genetic documentation of 5q SMA homozygous gene deletion or mutation or compound heterozygous mutation.
* Genetic documentation of 2 or 3 copies of survival motor neuron 2 (SMN2).
* Ulnar compound muscle action potential (CMAP) ≥ 1 mV at Baseline.
* Gestational age of 37 to 42 weeks for singleton births; gestational age of 34 to 42 weeks for twins.
* Meet additional study related criteria.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* Hypoxemia (oxygen saturation \<96% awake or asleep without any supplemental oxygen or respiratory support).
* Any clinical signs or symptoms at Screening or immediately prior to the first dosing (Day 1) that are, in the opinion of the Investigator, strongly suggestive of SMA.
* Clinically significant abnormalities in hematology or clinical chemistry parameters.
* Treatment with an investigational drug given for the treatment of SMA biological agent, or device. Any history of gene therapy, prior antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) treatment, or cell transplantation.
* Meet additional study related criteria.
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.