Safety and Efficacy Trial of HG004 for Leber Congenital Amaurosis Related to Rpe65 Gene Mutations… (NCT05906953) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Safety and Efficacy Trial of HG004 for Leber Congenital Amaurosis Related to Rpe65 Gene Mutations (STAR)
United States, China20 participantsStarted 2023-10-31
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine whether HG004 as gene therapy is safe and effective for the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis caused by mutations in RPE65 gene.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or females between 6 and 50 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form.
* Willing to adhere to protocol as evidenced by written informed consent or parental permission and subject assent.
* Clinical confirmed diagnosis of Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and molecular diagnosis of LCA due to RPE65 mutations.
* Ability to perform tests of visual and retinal function.
* Visual acuity of ≤ 20/80 or visual field less than 20 degrees in the eye to be injected.
* Acceptable hematology, clinical chemistry, and urine laboratory parameters.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing eye conditions that would preclude the planned surgery or interfere with interpretation of study endpoints or complications of surgery (e.g., glaucoma requiring upcoming surgery, corneal or significant lenticular opacities).
* Presence of epiretinal membrane by OCT.
* Complicating systemic diseases or clinically significant abnormal baseline laboratory values.
* Complicating systemic diseases would include those in which the disease itself, or the treatment for the disease, can alter ocular function.
* Prior ocular surgery within six months.
* Prior gene therapy or oligonucleotide therapy treatments.
* Any condition which leads the investigator to believe that the participant cannot comply with the protocol requirements or that may place the participant at an unacceptable risk for participation.
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.