A Clinical Trial of CAP-002 Gene Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1 (S… (NCT06983158) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1/2
A Clinical Trial of CAP-002 Gene Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1 (STXBP1) Encephalopathy
Stopped: Stopping rule for study was met
United States1 participantsStarted 2025-07-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety of CAP-002 gene therapy in children with Syntaxin-Binding Protein 1 (STXBP1) Encephalopathy. It will also provide information about whether CAP-002 demonstrates efficacy in treating children with STXBP1 with and without seizures.
Participants will have a single infusion of CAP-002, visit the clinic regularly for 2 years for checkups and tests and have seizures recorded in a diary by their caregiver.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Months – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Male or female, ≥18 months to \<8 years of age;
Has diagnosis of developmental encephalopathy due to an STXBP1 mutation with confirmation of a pathogenic or likely pathogenic STXBP1 gene mutation.
Has a legally authorized representative (LAR) willing and able to complete the informed consent process, willing to comply with trial procedures, and able to travel for repeat visits.
Is stable on any medication regimens (if being administered to control the signs and symptoms of underlying disease) for at least 6 weeks prior to trial entry and expected to be stable for at least 12 weeks post-CAP-002 administration.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of prior gene therapy;
Treatment with antisense oligonucleotide therapy within 6 months;
Presence of a confirmed mutation in a gene other than STXBP1 that is known to contribute to a neurodevelopmental disability or epilepsy;
Has presence of a significant non-STXBP1-related central nervous impairment/behavioral disturbance that would confound the scientific rigor or interpretation of results of the trial;
History of prematurity (defined as gestational age \<35 weeks), history of low birth weight (\<2.5 kg) and/or intra-uterine growth restriction, significant interventricular hemorrhage, structural brain deficit, or congenital heart disease;
Known contraindication to immunosuppression or other protocol-defined medications, including but not limited to corticosteroids or PPIs;
Clinically significant abnormalities …
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
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.