Clinical trial • Phase II • Neurology

CENEGERMIN for Spastic cerebral palsy

Phase II trial of CENEGERMIN for Spastic cerebral palsy.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Spastic cerebral palsy
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Paediatric Trial
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
22-08-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
11-12-2025

Trial design

Randomised, placebo (vehicle). 'the placebo for investigational lyophilized cenegermin drug product is the same as the drug product with the exception that it does not contain cenegermin.' dose and schedule not specified in provided data.-controlled, crossover Phase II trial across 10 sites in Italy.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo (vehicle). 'The placebo for investigational lyophilized cenegermin Drug Product is the same as the Drug Product with the exception that it does not contain cenegermin.' Dose and schedule not specified in provided data.
Crossover
Yes
Target Sample Size
60
Trial Duration For Participant
28

Eligibility

Recruits 60 paediatric patients.

Vulnerable Population
Participants are pediatric (ages ≥2 and ≤6). Vulnerable population selected. Informed consent required from parent/legal guardian (parent/guardian ICF available). Assent not specified in available documents. ICF documents available in Italian.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Male and female participants ≥2 and ≤6 years of age.\n- 2. Confirmed diagnosis of predominantly spastic cerebral palsy with a spasticity score of ≥2 on the MAS in at least one joint\n- 3. Gross Motor Function Classification System – Expanded & Revised (GMFCS-E&R) levels I, II, III, IV, or V.\n- 4. Body weight ≥8 kg (participants >30 kg may be included at the investigator’s judgement and upon medical monitor review with dosing modifications as needed)\n- 5. Currently receiving physical and/or occupational therapy for at least 3 months prior to informed consent and for the duration of the study."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Any progressive or unstable medical conditions.\n- 2. Recent changes in oral or injectable anti-spasticity treatments during Part 1 only.\n- 3. Use of intrathecal baclofen pump.\n- 4. Severe joint contractures or epilepsy.\n- 5. Behavioral barriers to participation.\n- 6. Systemic immunosuppressive therapy (excluding corticosteroids).\n- 7. Nasal abnormalities that may interfere with intranasal administration."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events following the first administration of investigational product.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) following the first administration of investigational product."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- 2. Change in the MAS score, PROM, GMFM-66 & GMFCS-E&R.\n- 4. NGF serum concentrations.\n- 1.Incidence of treatment-emergent SAEs, treatment-emergent nonserious AEs, study discontinuation for tolerability reasons. Change on Vital signs, Weight and height, Physical examinations, Clinical laboratory assessments, 12-lead ECG results, EEG results.\n- 3. Change in daily activities & Social/cognitive domains, as assessed by PEDI-CAT, & in communication function as assessed by the CFCS.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in validated clinical scales and laboratory/physiological measures: MAS (Modified Ashworth Scale), PROM, GMFM-66, GMFCS-E&R for motor function; NGF serum concentrations measured by PK assays; safety endpoints include incidence of SAEs/AEs, vitals, weight/height, physical exam, labs, ECG, EEG; functional outcomes assessed by PEDI-CAT and CFCS."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
60
Recruitment Window Months
35
Consent Approach
Informed consent to be obtained from parent/legal guardian (Parent/Guardian ICF available). Subject information and informed consent documents provided (files listed: L1_IT_SIS-ICF_Parent Guardian, L1_IT_SIS-ICF_SS, etc.). Assent procedures for children not specified in available documents. Documents available in Italian.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
10
Total Number Of Participants
60

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
12-11-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
01-04-2026
Processing Time Days
140
Number Of Sites
10
Number Of Participants
60

Sites

Site Name
Azienda USL IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia
Department Name
Unità Riabilitazione Disabilità Gravi Età Evolutiva
Contact Person Name
Silvia Faccioli
Contact Person Email
Silvia.Faccioli@ausl.re.it
Site Name
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu
Department Name
U.O.C. Neuroriabilitazione UDGEE Degenza
Contact Person Name
Susanna Staccioli
Contact Person Email
susanna.staccioli@opbg.net
Site Name
Associazione La Nostra Famiglia
Department Name
OC Riabilitazione Neuromotoria UGDE - URNA
Contact Person Name
Elena Carraro
Site Name
IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Department Name
Neuropsichiatria Infantile
Contact Person Name
Elisa De Grandis
Contact Person Email
elisadegrandis@gaslini.org
Site Name
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Department Name
UOC Neuropsichiatria Infantile
Contact Person Name
Domenico Romeo
Site Name
Associazione La Nostra Famiglia
Department Name
Unità per le Disabilità gravi dell’età Evolutiva e Giovane Adulta
Contact Person Name
Antonio Trabacca
Site Name
Associazione La Nostra Famiglia
Department Name
.O.C. Riabilitazione Specialistica (funzionale/infantile post-chirurgica)
Contact Person Name
Luigi Piccinini
Site Name
IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Department Name
UOC Neuropsichiatria Infantile 1
Contact Person Name
Andrea Guzzetta
Contact Person Email
a.guzzetta@fsm.unipi.it
Site Name
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Degli Spedali Civili Di Brescia
Department Name
Neuropsichiatria dell'Infanzia e dell'Adolescenza
Contact Person Name
Jessica Galli
Contact Person Email
jessica.galli@unibs.it
Site Name
IRCCS Foundation Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Department Name
Sezione Disordini dello Sviluppo Motorio U.O. Neurologia dello Sviluppo
Contact Person Name
Emanuela Pagliano

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Dompe' Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Italy

Contract research organisations

Name
Icon Clinical Research Limited
Responsibilities
codes: 1,10,12,2,4,5,6,7,8
Name
Eresearchtechnology Inc.
Responsibilities
eCOA and additional duties.
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
codes: 3, 7

Third parties

  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"eCOA and additional duties.","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"codes: 3, 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"Depo-pack S.r.l.","duties_or_roles":"Secondary packaging, labelling, release and distribution.","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"Istituto Biochimico Italiano Giovanni Lorenzini S.p.A.","duties_or_roles":"Production of diluent vial (WFI 0.5mL and \"methocel\" 1.0mL).","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon Clinical Research Limited","duties_or_roles":"codes: 1,10,12,2,4,5,6,7,8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"Dompe' Farmaceutici S.p.A.","duties_or_roles":"Production of API","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Arisglobal Limited","duties_or_roles":"Vendor of the Global Safety Database","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"Patheon Italia S.p.A.","duties_or_roles":"Production of lyophilized rhNGF 0.090 mg/vial and placebo.","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Cenegermin
Active Substance
CENEGERMIN
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
INTRANASAL USE
Route
INTRANASAL USE
Authorisation Status
DE_BY_04_MIA_2024_0107 / aM174/2022 / aAMM126/2023
Investigational Product Name
The placebo for investigational lyophilized cenegermin Drug Product is the same as the Drug Product with the exception that it does not contain cenegermin.
Modality
Other
Authorisation Status
DE_BY_04_MIA_2024_0107 / aM174/2022 / aAMM126/2023

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