OTL-200 in Patients With Late Juvenile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) (NCT04283227) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
OTL-200 in Patients With Late Juvenile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
Italy6 participantsStarted 2022-01-17
Plain-language summary
OTL-200 is a cryopreserved dispersion for infusion containing autologous CD34+ cell enriched population that contains haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC) transduced ex vivo using a lentiviral vector encoding the human arylsulfatase A (ARSA) gene. MLD is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder (LSD) characterized by severe and progressive demyelination affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. The aim of this clinical study is to assess the pharmacodynamic effect and long-term clinical efficacy and safety of OTL-200 in Late Juvenile MLD patients.
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Inclusion Criteria:
All the following criteria need to be met:
* Documented biochemical and molecular diagnosis of MLD, based on ARSA activity below the normal range and identification of two disease-causing ARSA alleles. Novel mutations will be analyzed with in silico prediction tools and excluded from being known common polymorphisms. In the case of a novel mutation(s), a 24-hour urine collection must show elevated sulfatide levels.
* 0/R or R/R genotype or a genotype recognized as associated with the LJ variant of MLD.
* a) If symptomatic: age at disease onset between ≥7 and \<17 years of age (i.e. before their 17th birthday). OR
* b) If pre-symptomatic: participant must be \<17 years of age at treatment (i.e. before their 17th birthday) AND must have a sibling with a diagnosis of late-juvenile MLD variant based on age at disease onset (≥7 and \<17 years of age i.e. before sibling's 17th birthday), with biochemical and molecular diagnosis.
* Normal cognitive function as defined by an IQ≥85 on age appropriate cognitive scales.
* a) If the participant is \<7 years (i.e. before their 7th birthday): normal motor milestones achievement, normal gross motor function according to chronological age and normal neurological examination (if applicable based on the age of the subject, GMFC-MLD = 0) OR b) If participant is ≥7 years: normal gross motor function or mild gross motor function impairment, defined by a GMFC-MLD 0 or 1 (i.e. patient is able to walk independently).
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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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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?
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What they're measuring
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Evaluation of OTL-200 Arylsulfatase A (ARSA) activity levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Timeframe: 24 months after treatment
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Evaluation of OTL-200 on the neuronal metabolite ratio of N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA) to creatine (Cr) in white matter regions of the brain