NCT07818759

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if one infusion of rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop can treat patients with Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III) 6 months or older. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is the treatment safe?
  • Is there a change in enzyme activities,?
  • Is there a change in natural history trajectory of motor, language, feeding, adaptive and cognitive function? Participants will be asked to come to Washington University St. Louis and stay in the hospital overnight following the infusion. Partcipant and caregiver(s) will be asked to stay near the hospital for the first month and come back periodically for clinic visits.

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Enrollment
9

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
36mo left

Started Jan 2027

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 31, 2026

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 14, 2026

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 18, 2027

Expected
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2028

1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2029

Last Updated

September 14, 2026

Status Verified

September 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

August 31, 2026

Last Update Submit

September 9, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Gene TherapyNeuroGTMucopolysaccharidosesLysosomal Storage DiseasesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesMetabolism, Inborn ErrorsGenetic Diseases, InbornCarbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn ErrorsMucopolysaccharidosis IIIMetabolic DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesMucinosesConnective Tissue Diseases

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Assessment of Safety

    Incidence of unacceptable toxicity defined as the occurrence of two or more unanticipated Grade III or higher treatment-related toxicities

    24 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Biopotency Outcome Measures

    24 months

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Exploratory Efficacy Outcome Measures

    24 months

Study Arms (2)

Cohort 1

EXPERIMENTAL

rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop Low Dose

Biological: rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop

Cohort 2

EXPERIMENTAL

rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop High Dose

Biological: rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop

Interventions

Systemic rAAV9-CMV-hNAGLUop gene delivery given once

Cohort 1Cohort 2

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Months+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age \>6 months
  • Confirmed diagnosis of MPS IIIB based upon meeting the following conditions:
  • No detectable or significantly reduced N-acetyl-α-glucosaminidase (NAGLU) enzyme activity by leukocyte assay from CLIA-certified laboratory
  • Two variants classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic in NAGLU on clinical laboratory testing. Variants will be interpreted using the American College of Medical Genetics guidelines for the interpretation of sequence variants and testing must be performed by a CLIA-certified laboratory.
  • Clinical history of developmental delays defined as a score of \>1 standard deviation below the mean in at least one domain of neuropsychological function (language, memory, non-verbal ability), OR documented historical evidence of a decline of \>1 standard deviation on sequential testing, OR a score between 0.75 and 1 standard deviation below the mean and the cognitive defect affects daily performance.

You may not qualify if:

  • Receipt of an investigational drug or procedure within 30 days of signing consent.
  • A condition, medical or other, that prevents participation in the study, including severe auditory or visual impairment, significant lumbar pathology, lumbar catheter, airway or other factors that preclude the use of general anesthesia, bleeding diathesis, or recent major surgery within 6 weeks of screening that would preclude the patient's ability to participate.
  • Active viral infection (includes HIV, or serology consistent with active hepatitis A, B or C infection)
  • Clinically significant abnormal hematology within 1 month of infusion (complete blood count with differential), blood chemistry (including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), bilirubin, creatinine, and CRP), coagulability labs (international normalized ration (INR), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). An abnormal laboratory value will be based on clinical laboratory reference ranges and Investigator's clinical judgment and will be deemed clinically significant if either of the following are met at baseline:
  • The abnormality suggests a disease and/or organ toxicity beyond what is expected in Sanfilippo syndrome and/or beyond what would be considered safe for viral vector administration in the opinion of the investigator, or
  • The abnormality is of a degree that requires additional active management, such as close observation, change in medication, or further diagnostic investigation.
  • Concomitant febrile illness or requirement for chronic drug treatment that in the opinion of the Investigator creates unnecessary risks for gene transfer.
  • Anti-AAV9 antibody titers \> 1:100 as determined by binding ELISA assay
  • Participants who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are unable to comply with the protocol. Examples of inability to comply include unwillingness to travel to the study site, suspected noncompliance with study procedures, behavior that jeopardizes the safety or security of the data or study staff, and other causes of inability to comply.
  • Uncontrolled seizure disorder. Participants who are stable on anticonvulsive medications may be included.
  • Implanted metal objects or pacemakers that preclude MRI
  • Patients with severe cardiomyopathy or significant congenital heart abnormalities
  • The presence of significant non-MPS IIIB related CNS impairment or behavioral disturbances that would confound the scientific rigor or interpretation of results of the study
  • Patients with signs, symptoms, or treatment of infection or administration of vaccines in the 6 weeks prior to study enrollment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Washington University School of Medicine Division of Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Rare Diseases Department of Pediatrics

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIMucopolysaccharidosesLysosomal Storage DiseasesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesMetabolism, Inborn ErrorsGenetic Diseases, InbornCarbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn ErrorsMetabolic DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesMucinosesConnective Tissue Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Model Details: * Cohort 1 will enroll 3 participants * Cohort 2 will enroll 6 participants
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 31, 2026

First Posted

September 14, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

January 18, 2027

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2029

Last Updated

September 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

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