One-Time gene therapy aims to halt sanfilippo syndrome

NCT ID NCT07818759

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers test a one-time gene therapy infusion in children and adults with Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIB), a rare inherited disease that damages the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the NAGLU gene to help the body make an enzyme that is missing or faulty. The trial checks whether the treatment is safe and whether it raises enzyme levels or changes the course of motor, language, and thinking problems. Participants receive a single intravenous infusion and stay near the hospital for monitoring.

What this could mean

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Active substance
rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop gene therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a one-time treatment that restores the missing enzyme and slows or stops the devastating effects of Sanfilippo syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 9 participants, so safety and effectiveness are still unknown. The gene therapy may not produce enough enzyme, may cause serious immune reactions, or may not change the disease course.

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Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 9 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>6 months * Confirmed diagnosis of MPS IIIB based upon meeting the following conditions: * No detectable or significantly reduced N-acetyl-α-glucosaminidase (NAGLU) enzyme activity by leukocyte assay from CLIA-certified laboratory * Two variants classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic in NAGLU on clinical laboratory testing. Variants will be interpreted using the American College of Medical Genetics guidelines for the interpretation of sequence variants and testing must be performed by a CLIA-certified laboratory. * Clinical history of developmental delays defined as a score of \>1 standard deviation below the mean in at least one domain of neuropsychological function (language, memory, non-verbal ability), OR documented historical evidence of a decline of \>1 standard deviation on sequential testing, OR a score between 0.75 and 1 standard deviation below the mean and the cognitive defect affects daily performance. Exclusion Criteria: * Receipt of an investigational drug or procedure within 30 days of signing consent. * A condition, medical or other, that prevents participation in the study, including severe auditory or visual impairment, significant lumbar pathology, lumbar catheter, airway or other factors that preclude the use of general anesthesia, bleeding diathesis, or recent major surgery within 6 weeks of screening that would preclude the patient's ability to participate. * Active viral infection (includes HIV, or serology consistent with active hepatitis A, B or C infection) * Clinically significant abnormal hematology within 1 month of infusion (complete blood count with differential), blood chemistry (including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), bilirubin, creatinine, and CRP), coagulability labs (international normalized ration (INR), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). An abnormal laboratory value will be based on clinical laboratory reference ranges and Investigator's clinical judgment and will be deemed clinically significant if either of the following are met at baseline: * The abnormality suggests a disease and/or organ toxicity beyond what is expected in Sanfilippo syndrome and/or beyond what would be considered safe for viral vector administration in the opinion of the investigator, or * The abnormality is of a degree that requires additional active management, such as close observation, change in medication, or further diagnostic investigation. * Concomitant febrile illness or requirement for chronic drug treatment that in the opinion of the Investigator creates unnecessary risks for gene transfer. * Anti-AAV9 antibody titers \> 1:100 as determined by binding ELISA assay * Participants who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are unable to comply with the protocol. Examples of inability to comply include unwillingness to travel to the study site, suspected noncompliance with study procedures, behavior that jeopardizes the safety or security of the data or study staff, and other causes of inability to comply. * Uncontrolled seizure disorder. Participants who are stable on anticonvulsive medications may be included. * Implanted metal objects or pacemakers that preclude MRI * Patients with severe cardiomyopathy or significant congenital heart abnormalities * The presence of significant non-MPS IIIB related CNS impairment or behavioral disturbances that would confound the scientific rigor or interpretation of results of the study * Patients with signs, symptoms, or treatment of infection or administration of vaccines in the 6 weeks prior to study enrollment

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Rare Diseases Department of Pediatrics

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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