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NurOwn

Phase 3

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) | Monoclonal antibody | Neurology |Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 29, 2024

Target and mechanism

ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as NurOwn (MSC-NTF cells), NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells)

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment196

FDA Designations

ORPHAN_DRUGFAST_TRACK

Clinical trial landscape

NurOwn · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT03280056Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Administrations of NurOwn® in ALS PatientsAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
COMPLETED196 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Administrations of NurOwn® in ALS Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The Proportion of NurOwn® Treated Participants With a ≥1.25 Points/Month Improvement in Post-treatment Slope vs. Pre-treatment Slope in ALSFRS-R Score at 28 Weeks Following the First Treatment as Compared to Placebo
28 weeks following the first intrathecal injection

The ALSFRS-R is a quickly administered (10 minutes) ordinal, validated rating scale (ratings 0-4) used to determine participants' assessment of their capability and independence in 12 functional activities. All 12 activities are relevant in ALS. Initial validity was established by documenting that in ALS patients, change in ALSFRS-R scores correlated with change in strength over time, as measured by quantitative neuromuscular strength testing, and with quality of life measures, and predicted survival. The total score of ALSFRS-R ranges from 0-48, with higher score being better.

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
Up to 28 weeks post-first treatment

Combined safety of all 3 intrathecal doses of NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells) Number of participants who experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events during the study. Treatment-emergent Adverse Event is an adverse event that occurs for the first time after initiation of first treatment or if it had occurred prior to initiation first treatment, it worsens in severity after initiation of first treatment.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Whose Disease Progression is Halted or Improved as Measured by a 100% or Greater Improvement in Post-treatment Slope vs. Pre-treatment Slope in ALSFRS-R Score of NurOwn® Treatment vs. Placebo
28 weeks following the first intrathecal injection
Score of NurOwn® (MSC-NTF Cells) Treated Patients vs. Placebo Treated Patients as Measured by Change From Baseline in ALSFRS-R Score at Week 28
28 weeks following the first intrathecal injection
NurOwn® (MSC-NTF Cells) Treated Patients vs. Placebo Treated Patients as Measured by the Combined Assessment of Function and Survival at 28 Weeks
28 weeks following the first intrathecal injection
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells)ACTIVE_COMPARATORThree Intrathecal administrations of NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells) at bi-monthly intervals
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORThree Intrathecal administrations of Placebo at bi-monthly intervals
NurOwn (MSC-NTF cells)EXPERIMENTALAutologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secreting Neurotrophic Factors

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
NurOwn® (MSC-NTF cells)BIOLOGICALNurOwn® (MSC-NTF): One course of treatment that includes three separate intrathecal injections of 100-125 x 10\^6 cells every 8 weeks NurOwn® (MSC-NTF): Autologous, bone marrow-derived, mesenchymal stem cells secreting neurotrophic factors
PlaceboOTHEROne course of treatment that includes three separate intrathecal injections of Placebo every 8 weeks Placebo: liquid solution in syringe for injection
Bone Marrow aspirationOTHERBone Marrow aspiration
NurOwn (MSC-NTF cells)BIOLOGICALAutologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secreting Neurotrophic Factors
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: * ALS diagnosed as possible, laboratory-supported probable, probable, or definite as defined by revised El Escorial criteria. * Having onset of ALS disease symptoms, including limb weakness within 24 months at the Screening Visit. * ALSFRS-R ≥ 25 at the screening Visit. * Uprigh...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about NurOwn

What is NurOwn used for?

NurOwn is being developed for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and for chronic progressive multiple sclerosis. It is an investigational cell-based therapy and has not been approved for commercial use. Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics is studying it in patients with these neurological conditions.

Who makes NurOwn?

NurOwn is developed by Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company whose shares trade under the ticker BCLI. The company sponsors the clinical program for the therapy in ALS and progressive multiple sclerosis.

What phase is NurOwn in?

NurOwn has completed a Phase 3 trial in ALS and a Phase 2 trial in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis. It remains an investigational therapy and is not approved for marketing. No active trials are currently listed for NurOwn.

What clinical trials is NurOwn in?

NurOwn has been studied in two completed trials. NCT03280056 was a Phase 3 trial in ALS with 196 participants. NCT03799718 was a Phase 2 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis with 23 participants. Both were conducted in the United States.

Is NurOwn the same as MSC-NTF cells?

Yes, NurOwn is also known as MSC-NTF cells. NurOwn (MSC-NTF cells) is the full name used in trial listings and company communications. The two names refer to the same investigational cell therapy developed by Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics.

What FDA designations does NurOwn have?

NurOwn has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA. These designations are intended to support development of therapies for serious conditions. NurOwn is still investigational and has not been approved by the FDA.