Clinical trial • Phase I/II • Musculoskeletal

VX-670 for Myotonic dystrophy type 1

Phase I/II trial of VX-670 for Myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Myotonic dystrophy type 1
Trial Stage
Phase I/II
Drug Modality
Oligonucleotide

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
10-11-2023
First CTIS Authorization Date
18-03-2024

Trial design

Randomised, 0.9% saline solution (w/v) intravenous (placebo). (dose/schedule for placebo not specified.)-controlled, adaptive Phase I/II trial across 9 sites in Belgium, France, Spain and others.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
0.9% saline solution (w/v) intravenous (placebo). (Dose/schedule for placebo not specified.)
Adaptive
True, single- and multiple-dose escalation cohorts (dose-escalation design). Specific escalation rules/interim analyses/stopping rules not provided in the CTIS record.
Single Multiple Or Escalation Dose Combined
Yes
Target Sample Size
24

Eligibility

Recruits 24 No vulnerable populations selected. Subjects are adults aged 18–64. Informed consent is obtained from adult subjects; assent is not applicable..

Pregnancy Exclusion
4. For female subjects: Females who are currently breastfeeding or pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 180 days after the last dose of study drug. a. For male subjects: Male subjects with a female partner who is pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 180 days after the last dose of study drug.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Subjects are adults aged 18–64. Informed consent is obtained from adult subjects; assent is not applicable.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Body mass index (BMI) <35.0 kg/m2, inclusive, and a total body weight >40 kg."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. Subjects (male and female) between the ages of 18 to 64 years, inclusive. Women of childbearing potential may be enrolled as allowed by local regulatory guidance."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Documented clinical diagnosis of DM1 with age of onset >1 year of age and documented positive genetic test for DM1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7. Part B: Ambulatory, defined as having the ability to complete 10-meter walk/run timed test unassisted (e.g., without the use of a cane or walker) or with the use of a brace or other orthotic device only."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8. Part B: Evidence of myotonia, defined by HOT of ≥2 seconds."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 9. Part B: Evidence of weakness, defined by percent predicted QMT of hand grip of 5 to 80%"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >55% within the past 3 months."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. History of any illness or any clinical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator or the subject’s general practitioner, might confound the results of or participation in the study or pose an additional risk in administering study drug to the subject. This may include, but is not limited to, history of relevant drug or food allergies; history of cardiovascular or central nervous system disease (other than DM1); history or presence of clinically significant pathology; had major surgery or had significant trauma within 4 weeks before the first study drug dose;history of mental disease; significant intellectual or behavioral disability; and history of cancer, except for squamous cell skin cancer, basal cell skin cancer, and Stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ (all 3 diagnosed ≥ 3 years ago with no recurrence in the past 3 years)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 11. Clinically significant liver disease, even if intermittent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 12. History of cardiac anomalies."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 13. Clinically significant kidney disease."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 14. Exposure to any other investigational nucleic acid, cell and genetic therapies, including siRNA, ASO, mRNA within 6 months before Day 1 or 5 half-lives of investigational agent (confirmed at Screening), whichever is longer."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 15. Exposure to any other investigational drugs or devices within 1 month before Day 1"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 16. Part B: Any contraindication to a muscle biopsy in the opinion of the investigator including but not limited to: a limb injury, bleeding diathesis, ascites, or significant atrophy of the tibialis anterior muscles."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 17. Thyroid dysfunction that is untreated (if on thyroid hormone replacement therapy, need to have adequate and stable replacement over the previous 6 months)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 18. Diabetes that is uncontrolled, in the opinion of the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2. History of febrile illness or other acute illness that has not fully resolved within 14 days before the first dose of study drug."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Median QTcF of triplicate standard 12-lead ECGs >450 msec at Screening."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4. For female subjects: Females who are currently breastfeeding or pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 180 days after the last dose of study drug. a. For male subjects: Male subjects with a female partner who is pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 180 days after the last dose of study drug."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5. Blood donation (of approximately 1 pint [500 mL] or more) within 56 days before the first dose of study drug."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6. Use of the substances, activities, or devices within the specified duration before the first study drug dose."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7. A screen positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody, or antibodies against human immunodeficiency virus 1 or 2 (HIV1 and HIV2 Abs)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8. Hypersensitivity to any component of the investigational drug product or placebo"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 10. Abnormal and clinically significant values for clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, or urinalysis parameters at Screening unless explained by disease or are benign in nature (such as Gilbert’s disease)."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Parts A and B: Safety and tolerability of VX-670 based on the assessment of adverse events (AEs), laboratory test results, standard 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), vital signs, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Assessment of adverse events (AEs), clinical laboratory tests, standard 12-lead ECGs, vital signs, and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Parts A: PK parameter estimates of VX-670 and PMO-0221a derived from plasma concentration time data","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Pharmacokinetic parameter estimates derived from plasma concentration-time data for VX-670 and its active molecule PMO-0221a."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Part B: - PK parameter estimates of VX-670 and PMO-0221a derived from plasma concentration time data - PK parameter estimates of VX-670 and PMO-0221a derived from muscle concentration data - Change from baseline in splicing index in tibialis anterior muscle biopsy","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Part B PK endpoints: plasma and muscle concentration-based PK parameter estimates for VX-670 and PMO-0221a; pharmacodynamic endpoint: change from baseline in splicing index measured in tibialis anterior muscle biopsy."}

Recruitment

Digital Remote Recruitment
True; includes online CT landing pages, Google Ads, MyTomorrows platform listings, digital ad image assets and online patient navigator materials in multiple languages (EN/FR/NL/DE/ES/IT).
Planned Sample Size
24
Recruitment Window Months
32
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained from adult subjects using Subject Information Sheets and Informed Consent Forms (L1_SIS and ICF Adult Part A/Part B) and pregnancy-specific ICFs where applicable. ICFs and related documents are available in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian). Assent is not applicable (subjects are adults 18–64).

Methods

  • MyTomorrows CT Landing Page (patient-facing online recruitment platform) – versions / materials present for EN/FR/NL/DE/ES/IT
  • Google Ads campaigns (MyTomorrows / DM1 Ad copies) aimed at patients (materials in EN/FR/NL/DE/ES/IT)
  • Posters and Flyers (site posters/flyers) in local languages for participating sites
  • Recruitment brochure and PI-to-patient invitation letters (country/language-specific)
  • PI-to-Doctor letters and site outreach materials to healthcare professionals
  • Patient Navigator scripts (to support telephone/online navigator outreach)

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
9
Total Number Of Participants
20

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-02-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2024
Processing Time Days
60
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
3

Sites

Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Kristl Claeys
Contact Person Email
kristl.claeys@uzleuven.be

France

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
16-02-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2024
Processing Time Days
60
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
5

Sites

Site Name
Association Institut De Myologie
Department Name
Neuromyology
Contact Person Name
Guillaume Bassez
Contact Person Email
guillaume.bassez@aphp.fr

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
14-02-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2024
Processing Time Days
62
Number Of Sites
1
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Hospital Universitario Y Politecnico La Fe
Department Name
Neurología
Contact Person Name
Nuria Muelas Gómez
Contact Person Email
nuriamugo@gmail.com

Italy

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
29-02-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2024
Processing Time Days
47
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Centro Clinico Nemo
Department Name
UOC Neuroriabilitazione Neurologica
Contact Person Name
Valeria Sansone
Site Name
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Department Name
Complex Operational Unit of Child Neuropsychiatry
Contact Person Name
Marika Pane

Germany

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
18-01-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
16-04-2024
Processing Time Days
89
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
4

Sites

Site Name
Friedrich Baur Institute An Der Neurologischen Klinik Und Poliklinik
Department Name
Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik
Contact Person Name
Stephan Wenninger
Site Name
Universitaetsklinikum Essen AöR
Department Name
Klinik für Neurologie
Contact Person Name
Tim Hagenacker
Contact Person Email
tim.hagenacker@uk-essen.de

Netherlands

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
12-03-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
22-03-2024
Processing Time Days
10
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
2

Sites

Site Name
Universiteit Maastricht
Department Name
Maastricht University Medical Center
Contact Person Name
Karin Faber
Contact Person Email
c.faber@mumc.nl
Site Name
Stichting Radboud University Medical Center
Department Name
Neurology
Contact Person Name
Joost Kools
Contact Person Email
joost.kools@radboudumc.nl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
VX-670 Solution for Injection/Infusion
Active Substance
VX-670
Modality
Oligonucleotide
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Route
Intravenous
Investigational Product Name
0.9% saline solution (w/v)
Modality
Other
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION
Route
Intravenous

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