Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Endocrinology

Adeno-associated virus serotype 9 containing the human GCG gene for Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Phase I/II trial of Adeno-associated virus serotype 9 containing the human GCG gene for Type 2 diabetes mellitus. open-label, adaptive. 35 participants.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Endocrinology
Trial Disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Gene therapy

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
19-12-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
23-04-2026

Trial design

open-label, adaptive Phase I/II trial across 1 site in Netherlands.

Open Label
Yes
Adaptive
True, Single-ascending-dose (dose-escalation) first-in-human design; dose escalation is planned though specific escalation rules are not provided in the available documents.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
35

Eligibility

Recruits 35 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants are adults (age 35 to 70). Informed consent: "Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and local legislation." Subject information and informed consent forms are documented (Main ICF and Pregnancy ICF). Assent is not applicable as only adults are eligible..

Pregnancy Exclusion
3. Agree to use appropriate form of contaception for the study duration and for at least 1 year after RJVA-001 infusion.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants are adults (age 35 to 70). Informed consent: "Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and local legislation." Subject information and informed consent forms are documented (Main ICF and Pregnancy ICF). Assent is not applicable as only adults are eligible.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and local legislation.\n- 10. Normal calcitonin level as stated in the study protocol.\n- 11. Based on Investigator’s judgement, continuous dose escalation or modification of participant’s current treatment regimen is deemed unacceptable.\n- 12. Participant has deferred insulin therapy.\n- 13. Able to tolerate a once-weekly injectable, once-daily injectable or oral GLP-1RA treatment as evidenced by ongoing treatment and benefit from GLP-1RAs at an efficacious dose.\n- 14. Participants must be willing to abstain from semen/blood donation through 1 year after RJVA-001 injection.\n- 15. Participants must be willing to abstain from alcohol use until completion of the sirolimus taper.\n- 16.\tParticipants must agree not to initiate any new or intensive diet or exercise regimens and/or any new weight loss medications during study participation.\n- 2. Age 35 to 70 years (inclusive).\n- 3. Agree to use appropriate form of contaception for the study duration and for at least 1 year after RJVA-001 infusion.\n- 4. Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.\n- 5. Body mass index as indicated in the study protocol.\n- 6. Fasting plasma glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels as stated in the study protocol.\n- 7. Participants are taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) at the maximum tolerated maintenance dose and taking permitted non-insulin glucose lowering agents other than GLP-1RA.\n- 8. Random C-peptide level as stated in the study protocol.\n- 9. Normal thyroid function as defined in the study protocol."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1.\tDiagnosis of Type 1 diabetes or history of ketoacidosis, monogenic diabetes or latent autoimmune diabetes of adults or presence of 1 or more islet cell autoantibodies.\n- 18. History of clinically significant valvular heart disease or severe aortic stenosis.\n- 19. Acute coronary syndrome, stroke or transient ischemic attack as stated in the study protocol.\n- 2. History of dose-limiting persistent adverse side effects from GLP-1RA use.\n- 20. History of severe peripheral vascular disease.\n- 21. History of active malignancy or partial remission from clinically significant malignancy, personal or familial history of medullary thyroid carcinoma as stated in the study protocol.\n- 22. Suspected GI malignancy.\n- 23. History of blood dyscrasias or any disorders causing hemolysis or unstable erythrocytes.\n- 24. History of alcohol or illicit substance abuse as stated in the study protocol.\n- 25. Intake of an investigational drug within 5 half-lives prior to visit 1 or active participation in another clinical trial of an investigational drug or device.\n- 26. Contraindication to systemic steroids or sirolimus.\n- 10. General contraindications to deep or conscious sedation or general anesthesia or high risk as determined by anesthesiologist.\n- 27. Participant is on a weight loss program and is not in the weight maintenance phase, or is on a GLP-1 weight loss medication.\n- 28. Participant has poorly controlled hypertension as defined in the study protocol.\n- 29. Any other clinical or mental condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize participant’s safety or makes participant a poor candidate for clinical trial participation.\n- 3. History of non-adherence to diabetes treatment in the previous 6 months, as determined by the Investigator.\n- 30. Laboratory and Radiographic Exclusions as stated in the study protocol.\n- 4. Known history of diabetic retinopathy.\n- 5. Active systemic infection or undergoing treatment for recent infection. Does not apply to completely treated infection.\n- 6. Condition(s) requiring systemic immunomodulation or whose immune status makes the participant a poor candidate for clinical trial participation.\n- 7. History of chronic or acute pancreatitis, or elevated fasting triglycerides as stated in the study protocol.\n- 8. Family history of hemochromatosis or cystic fibrosis, as self-reported by the participants will be documented.\n- 11. Contraindications to upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy.\n- 9. Symptomatic cholelithiasis or cholecystitis unless treated by cholecystectomy.\n- 31. Concomitant Medication Exclusions as stated in the study protocol.\n- 12. History of tuberculosis.\n- 13. Immunization with live vaccines within 30 days prior to screening, Visit 1.\n- 14. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to eggs, milk, wheat, or [13C]-labeled Spirulina substrates.\n- 15. Any contraindications to the infusate to be delivered.\n- 16. History of hepatic decompensation/acute liver disease, acute or chronic active hepatitis B or C, alcoholic or autoimmune chronic hepatitis as stated in the study protocol. Known portal hypertension.\n- 17. History of symptomatic heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence, severity, dose-relationship of Adverse Events and changes in laboratory evaluations.","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 1. Change in transgene secretion and glycemic parameters.","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. Anti-AAV9 antibody titers, anti-GLP-1 antibody titers and enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot for AAV9 and GLP-1.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by antibody titers and ELISpot assays for AAV9 and GLP-1."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 3. Digital polymerase chain reaction for AAV9 in samples.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by digital PCR detection of AAV9 in biological samples."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- 4. Change from Baseline parameters using continuous glucose monitoring.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by continuous glucose monitoring parameters compared to baseline."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
35
Recruitment Window Months
28
Consent Approach
Participants must provide signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and local legislation. Subject information and informed consent forms are available (Main ICF and Pregnancy ICF). Consent is provided by participants themselves (adults); no assent process described. Languages of consent documents not specified.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
35

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
30-03-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
23-04-2026
Processing Time Days
24
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
15

Sites

Site Name
Amsterdam UMC Stichting
Department Name
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Contact Person Name
J.J.G.H.M Bergman
Contact Person Email
j.j.bergman@amsterdamumc.nl
Number Of Participants
15

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Fractyl Health Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Medpace Finland Oy
Responsibilities
codes: 1,10,11,12,15 (Providing Devices, Medical Monitoring and Safety Oversight.),2,3,4,5,6,8

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Precision Digital Health Inc.","duties_or_roles":"BGM and CGM device services","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cellular Technology Ltd.","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Netherlands","full_name":"Cerba Research","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Netherlands","full_name":"Healthlink Europe B.V.","duties_or_roles":"Medical Device Distribution","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"CAIRN DIAGNOSTICS","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"StageBio","duties_or_roles":"code: 4","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Finland","full_name":"Medpace Finland Oy","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,10,11,12,15 (Providing Devices, Medical Monitoring and Safety Oversight.),2,3,4,5,6,8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
RJVA-001
Active Substance
Adeno-associated virus serotype 9 containing the human GCG gene
Modality
Gene therapy
Routes Of Administration
ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND-GUIDED DELIVERY
Route
ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND-GUIDED DELIVERY
First In Human
Yes

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