Clinical trial • Phase III • Neurology

NOMLABOFUSP for Friedreich's ataxia

Phase III trial of NOMLABOFUSP for Friedreich's ataxia.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Neurology
Trial Disease
Friedreich's ataxia
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Paediatric Trial
Yes
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
19-12-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
16-04-2026

Trial design

Randomised, placebo to nomlabofusp (placebo), administered subcutaneously matching active treatment; subjects randomized to receive nomlabofusp or placebo, sc qd throughout the treatment period. dose for placebo not specified.-controlled Phase III trial in France.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo to Nomlabofusp (Placebo), administered subcutaneously matching active treatment; subjects randomized to receive nomlabofusp or placebo, SC QD throughout the Treatment Period. Dose for placebo not specified.
Target Sample Size
132
Trial Duration For Participant
504

Eligibility

Recruits 132 paediatric patients.

Pregnancy Exclusion
• Pregnancy during the study
Vulnerable Population
Includes minors (children aged 12-17) as well as adults. The documentation set includes assent and parent consent forms (document titles: 'L1_SIS and ICF_Assent 12-17_redacted' and 'L1_SIS and ICF_Main Parents_redacted') plus adult ICFs ('L1_SIS and ICF_Main Adult_redacted'), indicating assent procedures for 12-17-year-olds and parent/guardian consent for minors; participants must be capable of giving informed consent and completing physical function tests per inclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- • Individuals (children and adults) aged 12 to 40, male or female, with a diagnosis of FA\n- • Individuals capable of giving informed consent and completing physical function tests (see Objectives)\n- • Individuals able to administer subcutaneous injections at home (with the help of a caregiver if needed)\n- • Individuals using contraception, if able to conceive"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- • Previous treatment with nomlabofusp\n- • Allergy to nomlabofusp ingredients, cetirizine, or famotidine\n- • Pregnancy during the study\n- • Severe diabetes, liver disease, or heart disease\n- • Health conditions that could pose an increased risk to the participant or interfere with the understanding of the study results\n- • Drug or alcohol use disorder"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- PRIMARY: • Difference between participant groups (see Study Design Section) on the Modified Friedreich’s Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS) total score at study Week 72 compared with baseline","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured as difference in mFARS total score between nomlabofusp and placebo groups at Week 72 versus baseline (mFARS total score change at Week 72 compared to baseline)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- SECONDARY: • Difference between participant groups in Clinical Global Impression of Severity (CGI-S) score at study Week 72 compared with baseline","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change in CGI-S score at Week 72 versus baseline between treatment groups."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- SECONDARY: • Differences between participant groups in scores on physical function tests (Upright Stability Score (USS) Subscale E of the mFARS, 9-hole peg test, and 25-foot walk test) at study Week 72 compared with baseline","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Between-group differences in specified physical function test scores (USS Subscale E of mFARS, 9-hole peg test, 25-foot walk test) at Week 72 versus baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- SECONDARY: • Differences between participant groups in scores on 1) the Friedreich’s Ataxia Rating Scale – Activities of Daily Living and 2) the fatigue numeric rating scale at study Week 72 compared with baseline","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Between-group differences in FA-ADL and fatigue numeric rating scale scores at Week 72 versus baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- SECONDARY: • Differences between participant groups in left ventricular mass index, measured on echocardiogram, at study Week 72 compared with baseline","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Between-group differences in left ventricular mass index (echocardiogram) at Week 72 versus baseline."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- SECONDARY: • Differences between participant groups in changes over time in frataxin amount measured in the skin and in the inside of the cheek","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Between-group differences in longitudinal changes of frataxin levels measured in skin and buccal (inside cheek) samples."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- SAFETY: • Incidence of side effects and serious side effects happening after receiving nomlabofusp, monitored for the entire study duration","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence and characterization of adverse events and serious adverse events throughout study follow-up."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- IMMUNOGENICITY: • Incidence of antidrug antibodies (proteins that cause the immune system to fight the drug) throughout the study","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Incidence of anti-drug antibodies measured during the study period."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
132
Recruitment Window Months
39
Consent Approach
Participants must be capable of giving informed consent per inclusion criteria. Age-specific consent documentation is provided: adult informed consent form ('L1_SIS and ICF_Main Adult_redacted'), parental consent form ('L1_SIS and ICF_Main Parents_redacted'), and assent form for minors aged 12-17 ('L1_SIS and ICF_Assent 12-17_redacted'). The record indicates assent/parent consent processes are in place; languages available are not specified in the CTIS metadata.

Methods

  • Recruitment and retention provided by Jumo Health USA Inc. (role: Recruitment and retention) — no country-specific channels detailed in CTIS record.
  • Patient travel services provided by Block Clinical Inc. (role: Patient travel services) to support participant attendance.
  • Home health services provided by Accellacare Limited (role: Home health) to support at-home administration/visits.
  • Centralized lab services (Icon (Lr) Limited) and specialty labs (Altasciences Compagnie Inc., PPD Laboratories, IRCCS Foundation Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta) supporting PK/FXN/genetic/ADA testing that may be part of recruitment/assessment pathway.
  • Clinical Research Organization support by Premier Research Group S.L. for overall study conduct.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
1
Total Number Of Participants
132

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-02-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2026
Processing Time Days
64
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
18

Sites

Site Name
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Alexandra DURR
Number Of Participants
18

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Larimar Therapeutics Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
Premier Research Group S.L.
Responsibilities
Clinical Research Organization

Third parties

  • {"country":"Canada","full_name":"Altasciences Compagnie Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Specialty lab (PK, FXN - buccal and skin)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clinchoice Inc.","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Block Clinical Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Patient travel services","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Germany","full_name":"PharmaLex GmbH","duties_or_roles":"Regulatory expertise and submissions","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Pci San Diego Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Storage and distribution of investigational drug","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Sherpa Clinical Packaging LLC","duties_or_roles":"Storage and distribution of investigational drug","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Italy","full_name":"IRCCS Foundation Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta","duties_or_roles":"Specialty lab (genetic testing)","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fortrea Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Pharmacovigilance","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Llx Solutions LLC","duties_or_roles":"","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Jumo Health USA Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Recruitment and retention","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Icon (Lr) Limited","duties_or_roles":"Centralized labs","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"PPD Laboratories","duties_or_roles":"Specialty lab (ADA)","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Suvoda LLC","duties_or_roles":"IRT, eDiary","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Spain","full_name":"Premier Research Group S.L.","duties_or_roles":"Clinical Research Organization","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Clario","duties_or_roles":"Cardiac safety and imaging","organisation_type":"Industry"}
  • {"country":"Ireland","full_name":"Accellacare Limited","duties_or_roles":"Home health","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Nomlabofusp
Active Substance
NOMLABOFUSP
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
Subcutaneous injection
Route
Subcutaneous injection
Authorisation Status
Investigational medicinal product
Orphan Designation
Yes
Frequency
QD (once daily)
Investigational Product Name
Placebo to Nomlabofusp
Route
Subcutaneous injection (matching active)
Authorisation Status
Investigational medicinal product
Frequency
QD (once daily)

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