Suramin for the Treatment of Autism Trial: KZ101 in a Male Pediatric Population With Autism Spect… (NCT06866275) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Suramin for the Treatment of Autism Trial: KZ101 in a Male Pediatric Population With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
United States45 participantsStarted 2025-04-09
Plain-language summary
Suramin has been found to correct the symptoms, metabolism, and brain synaptic abnormalities in two classical genetic and environmental mouse models of autism. A preliminary clinical trial (SAT-1) examined the safety and activity of a single low-dose of suramin in children with ASD and concluded suramin showed promise as a novel approach to treatment of ASD. The current study, STAT-2A, will be a randomized, double-blind, crossover, 30-week study to evaluate the preliminary proof of concept, safety, and PK of suramin sodium (KZ101) with repeat dosing by IV infusion in males 5-14 years of age who have been diagnosed with ASD. The study will be conducted at approximately 3 sites contributing approximately 15 subjects per site. Total enrollment of approximately 45 subjects is planned to achieve approximately 36 participants completing the study.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 14 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Male, aged 5-14 years
. Clinical diagnosis of ASD by DSM-5 criteria
. ADOS-2 ≥ 7 on the comparison score for Modules 2-4 (completed within the last 2 years).
. CGI-S ≥ 4 for socialization specific symptoms of ASD
. Leiter-3 non-verbal IQ \> 70
. Standard score \< 75 on the Socialization Domain of the Comprehensive Interview Form of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Third Edition
. Subjects who are sexually active or potentially sexually active agree to use condoms with a spermicidal as a barrier method of contraception during the treatment period and for at least 30 days after the last dose of study medication
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.
. Subjects agree to wear sunscreen and to wear skin covering to the maximal degree tolerated by the child for the duration of the treatment period and for at least 30 days after the last dose of study medication
. Severe co-morbid conditions (e.g., psychosis, seizures/epilepsy uncontrolled by medication, presence of severe visual or hearing impairment) that may interact with study procedures. Controlled epilepsy is allowed providing there has not been a breakthrough seizure in the past year.
. Any organ system dysfunction, especially liver (e.g., ALT or AST ≥ 1.5x the upper limit of normal), kidney (estimated glomerular filtration rate or eGFR \< 90 mL/min/1.73 m2; hematuria confirmed by urine microscopy \[ \> 5 red blood cells/high power field\]; proteinuria \[\> 1+ that does not resolve on repeat testing or urine protein to creatinine ratio \> 0.3\]; and/or presence of any granular, mixed cellular, red blood cell, white blood cell, or muddy brown casts on urine microscopy), or clinically relevant heart or adrenal abnormalities
. Hospitalization within the previous 2 months from screening
. Initiation or change in pharmacotherapy within previous 2 months from screening