RecruitingPhase 1/2

Open-label Study of SKY-GJB2 in Pediatric Subjects With GJB2-mediated Hearing Loss

United States10 participantsStarted 2026-05-28

Plain-language summary

Skylark Bio is conducting a study of an investigational new drug called SKY-GJB2 and its delivery device, the SKY-CAT. SKY-GJB2 is a gene therapy that is being developed to treat children who have hearing loss due to changes in the GJB2 gene (also referred to as Connexin 26). The SKY-CAT is a device that delivers the gene therapy. The purpose of this study is to: Learn about the safety and tolerability (does not cause ongoing discomfort) of SKY-GJB2 Evaluate the efficacy of SKY-GJB2 (how well is works)

Who can participate

Age range

9 Months – 7 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female aged 9 months to 7 years at the time of gene therapy administration * Subjects must have at least two (biallelic) pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in the GJB2 gene * Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss as assessed by ABR. Hearing loss at ≥85 dB HL for at least one of the frequencies (500-4000 Hz) in the study treatment ear. * Subject's parent(s)/guardian(s) provide informed consent before the initiation of study-related procedures. * Subject is able and willing to comply (or provide assent if old enough) will all study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has non-GJB2 mediated hearing loss including genetic, syndromic, or non-syndromic hearing loss that is not associated with GJB2 mutations. * Subject has autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss due to GJB2 mutation. * No response on ABR testing. * Bilateral Cochlear Implants.

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.

What they're measuring

Safety/Frequency of Adverse Events (AEs)

Timeframe: Through trial completion, approximately one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07627971

SponsorSkylark Bio Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

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