Gene therapy retreatment aims to cut surgeries for rare throat tumor condition
NCT ID NCT06538480
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a gene therapy called Zopapogene imadenovec (Zopa) in 30 adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a condition causing non-cancerous throat tumors that often require repeated surgeries. One group will check how the virus used in the therapy leaves the body, while another group will see if retreatment can eliminate the need for surgery for a full year. The goal is to control the disease and reduce the burden of frequent procedures.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years and older. * Clinical diagnosis of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis with histological confirmation of papilloma. * Cohort 1: Treatment-naïve with respect to Zopa. * Cohort 2: Received a minimum of four administrations of Zopa at 5 × 10\^11 PU per injection and require clinically indicated debulking procedures. * Presence of laryngotracheal papillomas accessible for endoscopic cleanout. * ECOG performance status 0 or 1. * Sexually active participants of reproductive potential must agree to use contraception during treatment and for 120 days for males and 6 months for females after last dose. * Ability to understand and sign informed consent. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions or therapies that increase risk or interfere with participation per investigator judgment. * Systemic corticosteroids \>10 mg prednisone equivalent or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days prior to dosing. * Other systemic RRP treatments or investigational agents within 30 days. * History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia. * Active uncontrolled HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C infection. * Pregnant or nursing women. * Known allergy to any study drug component.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Health
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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