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Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new gene therapy for a disease called Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II). The therapy involves injecting a virus carrying a healthy gene into a vein.
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- I am not pregnant nor have I tested positive for pregnancy.You have a high level of antibodies against AAV9 in your blood.I have a condition that makes spinal taps unsafe for me.Your vision or hearing problems make it hard for you to do the neurodevelopmental testing.I have seizures that are not controlled by medication.I am under 2 years old or older with a cognitive score above 60.I have been diagnosed with MPS IIIA through specific genetic and enzyme tests.The study leader has decided I can't participate in the trial.My genetic test shows I have the S298P mutation in the SGSH gene.I don't use any items that prevent me from having an MRI.You have a brain condition or behavior that could make it hard to understand the study results.I have a health condition that prevents me from having a lumbar puncture or using anesthetics.You have a current viral infection based on doctor's examination.My genetic test shows two specific changes in the SGSH gene.Your blood tests show signs of being exposed to HIV, or having active hepatitis B or C infection.I haven't had a live vaccine in the last 30 days.My condition is a milder form of MPS IIIA.I have a heart condition like cardiomyopathy or a significant congenital heart abnormality.You have shown a positive response to a specific test for T-cell reactions.You have previously taken part in a clinical trial for gene/cell therapy or enzyme replacement therapy.I have had a stem cell transplant before.My blood tests show abnormal levels in key areas.
- Group 1: Cohort 1 Low Dose
- Group 2: Cohort 2 Mid Dose
- Group 3: Cohort 3 High Dose
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What results do researchers hope to observe as a result of this trial?
"This clinical trial will span 24 months, during which time the primary goal is to assess product safety. Secondary objectives involve a comparison between baseline cognitive development and natural history study using either Bayley Scales or Kaufman Assessment Battery; vector shedding analysis in bodily fluids for environmental risk assessment purposes; and changes from baseline on Sanfilippo Behavior Rating Scale at 6, 12, 18 and 24 month intervals."
Is this study currently recruiting participants?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this particular trial is not enrolling patients at the moment; it was initially posted on March 1st 2016 and last revised on November 8th 2022. Nevertheless, there are 28 other trials that have open enrollment now."
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