rAAVrh74.MHCK7.DYSF.DV for Treatment of Dysferlinopathies (NCT02710500) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
rAAVrh74.MHCK7.DYSF.DV for Treatment of Dysferlinopathies
United States2 participantsStarted 2016-03
Plain-language summary
The proposed clinical trial is a double-blind, randomized controlled study with direct intramuscular injection of rAAVrh.74.MHCK7.DYSF.DV gene vector to the extensor digitorum brevis muscle (EDB). Two cohorts of subjects with dysferlin deficiency, each with proven mutations will undergo gene transfer. A minimum of three subjects will be enrolled into each cohort.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be Non-ambulant (cannot walk 10 meters in ≤ 30 sec) and age 18 years or older
* Established mutations of the dysferlin gene on both alleles
* Impaired muscle function but with sufficient muscle preservation to ensure muscle transfection based on magnetic resonance image of the EDB showing sufficient muscle preservation to permit transfection
* Willingness of sexually active subjects with reproductive capacity to practice reliable method of contraception (If appropriate), during the first six months after gene transfer (females) or until two negative sperm samples are obtained post gene transfer (males).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active viral infection based on clinical observations or serological evidence of HIV, or Hepatitis A, B or C infection
* The presence of a Dysferlin mutations without weakness or loss of function
* Symptoms or signs of cardiomyopathy, including:
* Dyspnea on exertion, pedal edema, shortness of breath upon lying flat, or rales at the base of the lungs
* Echocardiogram with ejection fraction below 40%
* Diagnosis of (or ongoing treatment for) an autoimmune disease
* Persistent leukopenia or leukocytosis (WBC ≤ 3.5 K/µL or ≥ 20.0 K/µL) or an absolute neutrophil count \< 1.5K/µL
* Concomitant illness or requirement for chronic drug treatment that in the opinion of the PI creates unnecessary risks for gene transfer
* Pregnancy
* AAVrh74 or AAV8 binding antibody titers \> 1:50 as determined by ELISA immunoassay
* Abnormal laborator…
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Determination of safety based on the development of unacceptable toxicity