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Study to Evaluate ACDN-01 in ABCA4-related Stargardt Retinopathy (STELLAR)

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Stargardt Disease
Cone Rod Dystrophy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Stargardt Disease 1
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06467344
Lead Sponsor
Ascidian Therapeutics, Inc
Brief Summary

This study is an open-label, single ascending dose clinical trial in participants who have ABCA4-related retinopathies. This is the first-in-human clinical trial in which ACDN-01 will be evaluated for safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy following a single subretinal injection of ACDN-01.

Detailed Description

This is an open-label, single ascending dose study of ACDN-01 in adult participants with ABCA4-related retinopathy. The study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and evidence of biological effect of SAD levels (low, medium, and high) of ACDN-01 when delivered subretinally.

Participants will be followed on study for 2 years for the primary safety and preliminary efficacy endpoints, after which they will continue in the study in a 3-year long-term follow-up period, for a total study duration of 5 years.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
13
Inclusion Criteria
  • Presence of mutations in the ABCA4 gene
  • ABCA4 retinopathy phenotype (Stargardt disease type 1 or cone-rod dystrophy)
  • Area of atrophy located in the macula of the study eye
  • BCVA of 20/80 (0.6 logMAR) or worse

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • The presence of pathogenic or likely pathogenic mutations in other genes known to cause cone-rod dystrophy or Stargardt maculopathy
  • Retinal disease other than ABCA4-related retinopathy
  • Presence of a medical condition (systemic or ophthalmic), psychiatric condition, including substance abuse disorder, or physical examination or laboratory finding that may in the opinion of the principal investigator and sponsor preclude adherence to the scheduled study visits, safe participation in the study, or affect the results of the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Low dose of ACDN-01ACDN-01One time low dose of ACDN-01.
Mid-dose of ACDN-01ACDN-01One time mid-dose of ACDN-01.
High dose of ACDN-01ACDN-01One time high dose of ACDN-01.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and tolerability of ACDN-01 as measured by the number and severity of adverse events and serious adverse events.12 months

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of ACDN-01 when administered to participants with ABCA4-related retinopathy.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum tolerated dose for subsequent clinical evaluation will be determined by review of all available safety and tolerability data.12 months

To determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for subsequent clinical evaluation.

To evaluate for evidence of preliminary efficacy based on fundus autofluorescence (FAF).24 months

To evaluate for evidence of preliminary efficacy based on change from baseline in the study eye in the area of macular atrophy in mm2 as measured on FAF over 24 months.

To evaluate for evidence of preliminary efficacy based on optical coherence tomography (OCT).24 months

To evaluate for evidence of preliminary efficacy based on change from baseline in the study eye in change in thickness in retinal layers as measured on OCT, over 24 months.

Trial Locations

Locations (10)

University of San Francisco

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San Francisco, California, United States

Vitreo Retinal Associates

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

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Miami, Florida, United States

Wilmer Eye Institute at John Hopkins

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Cincinnati Eye Institute

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Casey Eye Institute OHSU

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Retina Foundation of the Southwest

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Retina Consultants of Texas

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Houston, Texas, United States

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