NCT03362502

Brief Summary

This is a first-in-human/first-in-patient, multi-center, open-label, non-randomized, ascending dose, safety and tolerability study of a single intravenous infusion of PF-06939926 in ambulatory and non-ambulatory subjects with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Other objectives include measurement of dystrophin expression and distribution, and assessments of muscle strength, quality, and function. A total of approximately 22 subjects will receive PF-06939926, and these will include both ambulatory and non-ambulatory subjects. Up to 13 subjects may be included in a cohort that includes the concomitant medication, sirolimus. In order to mitigate unanticipated risks to subject safety, enrollment will be staggered within and between two planned dose-levels and will include a formal review by an external data monitoring committee (E-DMC) prior to dose progression.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
23

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2018

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

22 active sites

Status
terminated

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 29, 2017

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 5, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 23, 2018

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 28, 2022

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

September 20, 2024

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 28, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 15, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

November 29, 2017

Results QC Date

March 27, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 25, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

gene therapymini-dystrophinAAVfordadistrogene movaparvovec

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (13)

  • Number of Participants With All-Causality Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a treatment-emergent AE (TEAE). A serious AE (SAE) was an untoward medical occurrence that resulted in death, was life-threatening (immediate risk of death), required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was considered to be an important medical event. Severe AE=an event that prevents normal everyday activities.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With All-Causality TEAEs by System Organ Class (SOC) and Preferred Term (PT) for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a TEAE. For this outcome measure, TEAEs were reported according to Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) version 25.0 SOC and PT.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Treatment-Related TEAEs for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a TEAE. An SAE was an untoward medical occurrence that resulted in death, was life-threatening (immediate risk of death), required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was considered to be an important medical event. Severe AE=an event that prevents normal everyday activities. Treatment-related AE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study treatment in a participant who received study treatment. Treatment-related AEs and SAEs were determined by the investigator.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Treatment-Related TEAEs by SOC and PT for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a TEAE. For this outcome measure, TEAEs were reported according to MedDRA version 25.0 SOC and PT. Treatment-related AE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study treatment in a participant who received study treatment. Treatment-related AEs were determined by the investigator.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With All-Causality SAEs by SOC and PT for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a TEAE. An SAE was an untoward medical occurrence that resulted in death, was life-threatening (immediate risk of death), required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was considered to be an important medical event. For this outcome measure, TEAEs were reported according to MedDRA version 25.0 SOC and PT.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Treatment-Related SAEs by SOC and PT for 1-Year Follow-Up

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Any AE that started following start of treatment of PF-06939926 was counted as a TEAE. An SAE was an untoward medical occurrence that resulted in death, was life-threatening (immediate risk of death), required in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, resulted in congenital anomaly/birth defect, or was considered to be an important medical event. Treatment-related AE was any untoward medical occurrence attributed to study treatment in a participant who received study treatment. Treatment-related AEs and SAEs were determined by the investigator. For this outcome measure, TEAEs were reported according to MedDRA version 25.0 SOC and PT.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality for 1-Year Follow-Up - Hematology

    Following hematologic parameters were analyzed for laboratory examination: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell (RBC) count, platelet count, white blood cell count, total neutrophils, absolute neutrophils (ANC), eosinophils, monocytes, basophils, lymphocytes, red blood cell indices, and haptoglobin. Laboratory abnormalities with occurrence in at least 1 participant are reported for this outcome measure. Baseline was defined as the last pre-dose measurement.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality for 1-Year Follow-Up - Clinical Chemistry

    Following parameters for clinical chemistry were analyzed for laboratory examination: blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine, glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, total CO2 (bicarbonate), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total bilirubin (direct and indirect bilirubin), alkaline phosphatase, uric acid, albumin, total protein, serum phosphorus, cystatin C, creatine kinase, creatine kinase myocardial b fraction (CK-MB), amylase, lipase, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and cardiac troponin I. Laboratory abnormalities with occurrence in at least 1 participant are reported for this outcome measure. Baseline was defined as the last pre-dose measurement.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality for 1-Year Follow-Up - Urinalysis

    Following parameters for urinalysis were analyzed for laboratory examination: pH, glucose, protein, blood, ketones, nitrites, leukocyte esterase, and microscopy. Laboratory abnormalities with occurrence in at least 1 participant are reported for this outcome measure. Baseline was defined as the last pre-dose measurement.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Change From Baseline on Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction as Measured by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for 1-Year Follow-Up

    Cardiac MRI was performed after thigh and upper limb MRI or on separate days within the required visit window. Change in LVEF is presented as percentages, and was calculated as \[(stroke volume) / (end-diastolic volume)\]\*100%. Baseline is defined as the last pre-dose measurement. Change from baseline on Day 360 (ie, 1 year post dose) was reported for this outcome measure.

    Baseline, 1 year post dose of PF-06839926 (Day 360)

  • Number of Participants With Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Meeting the Pre-Defined Categorical Criteria for 1-Year Follow-Up

    Triplicate ECG was performed after the participant had rested quietly for at least 10 minutes in a supine position. The pre-defined categorical criteria include PR interval aggregate (msec): value\>=300, baseline\>200 and percent change\>=25%, baseline\<=200 and percent change\>=50%; QRS duration aggregate (msec): value\>=140, percent change\>=50%; QTcF interval aggregate (msec): 450\<=value\<480, 480\<=value\<500, value\>=500, 30\<=change\<60, change\>=60. Only the category(ies) with at least 1 participant meeting the pre-defined criterion is/are reported for this outcome measure. Baseline for ECG was defined as the measurement before the Day 1 study drug administration.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

  • Number of Participants With Positive Responses on Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) According to the Columbia Classification Algorithm of Suicide Assessment (C-CASA) Categories

    C-SSRS is a participant rated questionnaire to assess whether participant experienced the following: completed suicide(1), suicide attempt(2)("Yes" on "actual attempt"), preparatory acts toward imminent suicidal behavior(3)("Yes" on "preparatory acts or behavior"), suicidal ideation(4)("Yes" on "wish to be dead","non-specific active suicidal thoughts","active suicidal ideation with methods without intent to act or some intent to act, without specific plan or with specific plan and intent), any suicidal behavior or ideation, self-injurious behavior(7)("Yes" on "Has subject engaged in non-suicidal self-injurious behavior"). Yes/No responses are mapped to C-CASA categories. C-SSRS was conducted with the participant's care giver/legal guardian on the participant's behalf throughout the study for participants\<=12 years of age at screening. Baseline is defined as the last predose measurement. Number of participants with responses of "Yes" is reported for this outcome measure.

    Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, Day 180, and Day 360

  • Number of Participants With Vital Signs Meeting the Pre-Defined Categorical Criteria for 1-Year Follow-Up

    Vital signs consisted of blood pressure, respiratory rate, and heart rate, was obtained with these measurements at the following timepoints: within 30 minutes before and approximately 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 24 hours after the start of the infusion, and on Days 4, 7, 10, 14, 30, 90, 180, and 360. Baseline was defined as the last pre-dose recording. Number of participants who had at least 1 vital sign measurement at the specified timepoints meeting the pre-defined criteria from baseline up to the end of 1-year follow-up is reported for this outcome measure.

    Baseline up to 1 year post dose of PF-06939926

Study Arms (1)

PF-06939926

EXPERIMENTAL
Genetic: PF-06939926

Interventions

Recombinant adeno-associated virus, serotype 9 (AAV9) carrying a truncated human dystrophin gene (mini-dystrophin) under the control of a muscle-specific promoter. Subjects will receive a single intravenous infusion of one of 2 dose levels.

PF-06939926

Eligibility Criteria

Age4 Years+
Sexmale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age as follows, based on ambulatory status:
  • FOR AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS, defined as the ability to walk at least 10 meters unassisted: Between 4 and 12 years, inclusive,
  • FOR NON-AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS, defined as the inability to walk at least 10 meters unassisted: No age restrictions so long as loss of ambulation occurs prior to the subject's 17th birthday;
  • Diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy confirmed by medical history and genetic testing;
  • Receipt of glucocorticoids for 6 months and a stable daily dose for at least 3 months prior to study entry;
  • Ability to tolerate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without sedation and with no contraindications to these procedures;
  • Ability to tolerate muscle biopsies under anesthesia with no contraindications to these procedures;
  • Body weights as follows, based on ambulatory status:
  • FOR AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Between 15 kg and 50 kg,
  • FOR NON-AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Less than 75 kg, but which may be managed or adjusted to a lower limit, especially to ensure participant safety;
  • Functional performance as follows, based on ambulatory status:
  • FOR AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Ability to rise from floor within seven (7) seconds,
  • FOR NON-AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Percent predicted forced vital capacity greater than 40% as part of pulmonary function tests, as well as adequate upper limb function.

You may not qualify if:

  • Receipt of live attenuated vaccination within 3 months prior to receiving PF-06939926 or exposure to an influenza (or other inactivated) vaccination or systemic antiviral and/or interferon therapy within 30 days prior to receipt of PF-06939926;
  • Prior exposure to any gene therapy agent, including exon-skipping agents;
  • Exposure to other investigational drugs within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer;
  • Neutralizing antibodies (NAb) against adeno-associated virus, serotype 9 (AAV9);
  • Compromised cardiac function as indicated by left ventricular ejection fraction on cardiac MRI, as follows, based on ambulatory status:
  • FOR AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Less than 55%,
  • FOR NON-AMBULATORY PARTICIPANTS: Less than 35%;
  • Inadequate hepatic or renal function or risk factors for autoimmune disease on screening laboratory assessments.
  • The following genetic abnormalities in the dystrophin gene as confirmed by the investigator based on the review of the DMD genetic testing:
  • Any mutation (exon deletion, exon duplication, insertion, or point mutation) affecting any exon between exon 9 and exon 13, inclusive; OR
  • A deletion that affects both exon 29 and exon 30.
  • Sirolimus Cohort
  • Hypersensitivity to sirolimus or intolerance to soy, including a history of angioedema
  • Concomitant use with strong CYP3A4/P-gp inducers or inhibitors

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (22)

MRI Research Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Reed Neurological Research Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Investigational Drug Section)

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Interventional Radiology

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Drug Information Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

UCLA (David Geffen School of Medicine)

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

UCLA Children's Heart Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

UCLA Medical Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

UCLA Outpatient Surgery Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Duke Neurology

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

Location

Duke University Medical Center, Lenox Baker Children's Hospital

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

Location

Biospecimen Repository & Processing Core - BPRC

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Duke University Hospital Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

CCTS Clinical Research Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

Location

University of Utah Imaging and Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

Location

University of Utah Hospital & Clinics Investigational Drug Services

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

Location

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States

Location

University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Walsh J, Palandra J, Duriga N, Beidler D, McIntosh A, Binks M, Neubert H. Dystrophin/mini-dystrophin expression analysis by immunoaffinity liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry after gene therapy for DMD. Gene Ther. 2025 Dec;32(6):573-580. doi: 10.1038/s41434-025-00554-5. Epub 2025 Aug 2.

  • Byrne BJ, Butterfield RJ, Shieh PB, Smith EC, Licht C, Binks M, Casinghino S, Delnomdedieu M, Ravindra KC, McDonnell T, Ryan K, Schulz M, Shen Q, Shi H, Sirivelu MP, Vaidya VS, Whiteley L, Levy DI. Complement activation in a phase Ib study of fordadistrogene movaparvovec for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Mol Ther. 2025 Sep 3;33(9):4226-4238. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2025.06.032. Epub 2025 Jun 28.

  • Sherlock SP, Levy DI, McIntosh A, Shieh PB, Smith EC, McDonnell TG, Ryan KA, Delnomdedieu M, Binks M, Lal AK, Butterfield RJ. Cardiac safety of fordadistrogene movaparvovec gene therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Initial observations from a phase 1b trial. Mol Ther. 2025 Sep 3;33(9):4216-4225. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2025.06.031. Epub 2025 Jun 28.

  • Butterfield RJ, Shieh PB, Li H, Binks M, McDonnell TG, Ryan KA, Delnomdedieu M, Belluscio BA, Neelakantan S, Levy DI, Schwartz PF, Smith EC. AAV mini-dystrophin gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a phase 1b trial. Nat Med. 2025 Aug;31(8):2712-2721. doi: 10.1038/s41591-025-03750-3. Epub 2025 Jun 27.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular DystrophiesMuscular Disorders, AtrophicMuscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesGenetic Diseases, X-LinkedGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Results Point of Contact

Title
Pfizer ClinicalTrials.gov Call Center
Organization
Pfizer Inc.

Study Officials

  • Pfizer CT.gov Call Center

    Pfizer

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 29, 2017

First Posted

December 5, 2017

Study Start

January 23, 2018

Primary Completion

March 28, 2022

Study Completion

July 28, 2025

Last Updated

September 15, 2025

Results First Posted

September 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Pfizer will provide access to individual de-identified participant data and related study documents (e.g. protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR)) upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. Further details on Pfizer's data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical\_trials/trial\_data\_and\_results/data\_requests.

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