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PRO044

Phase 1

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy | Small molecule | Neurology |BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.|Trials Updated: Oct 16, 2018

PRO044 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as PRO044 SC

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment18

FDA Designations

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PRO044 clinical trials

PRO044 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01037309Phase I/II Study of PRO044 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
COMPLETED18 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Phase I/II Study of PRO044 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Increase in Dystrophin Expression in the Muscle Biopsies by Immunofluorescence Analyses of Cross-sections and by Western Blot Analyses of Total Protein Extracts
Within 13 weeks after 5 weeks of treatment
Safety and Tolerability of PRO044
During the 5 weeks of treatment and during the 13 weeks after treatment

number of subjects with 1 or more treatment emergent adverse events following SC or IV PRO044

Secondary Endpoints

PRO044 Pharmacokinetic Cmax (μg/mL) Following Subcutaneous Administration
Week 1, Week 5
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PRO044, cohort 1EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of 0.5 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
PRO044, cohort 2EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of maximally 1.5 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
PRO044, cohort 3EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of maximally 5 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
PRO044, cohort 4EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of maximally 8 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
PRO044, cohort 5EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of maximally 10 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
PRO044, cohort 6EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous injection of maximally 12 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
PRO044, cohort 7EXPERIMENTALIntravenous injection of maximally 1.5 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
PRO044, cohort 8EXPERIMENTALIntravenous injection of maximally 5 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
PRO044, cohort 9EXPERIMENTALIntravenous injection of maximally 8 mg/kg on day 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PRO044 SCDRUGSubcutaneous injection, once a week, for five weeks
PRO044 IVDRUGIntravenous injection, once a week, for five weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range5 Years to 16 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Boys aged between 5 and 16 years inclusive. 2. Duchenne muscular dystrophy resulting from a mutation correctable by treatment with PRO044. 3. Life expectancy of at least 6 months. 4. No previous treatment with investigational medicinal treatment within 6 months prior to the s...

Countries:BelgiumItalyNetherlandsSweden
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Frequently asked questions about PRO044

What is PRO044 used for?

PRO044 is being developed for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic neuromuscular disorder. It is an investigational small molecule that has been studied in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in male patients aged 5 years and older. It is not approved for any indication.

Who makes PRO044?

PRO044 is being developed by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker BMRN. BioMarin is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating PRO044 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

What phase is PRO044 in?

PRO044 is in Phase 1 development. A Phase 1/2 study of PRO044 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has been completed, and the program remains investigational. PRO044 has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency for any indication.

What clinical trials is PRO044 in?

PRO044 has been evaluated in one clinical trial, NCT01037309, titled "Phase I/II Study of PRO044 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)." The trial enrolled 18 male participants aged 5 years and older across Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden. It was a controlled study that has since been completed.

Is PRO044 the same as PRO044 SC?

Yes, PRO044 SC is another name for PRO044, the investigational small molecule being developed by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Both names refer to the same drug candidate studied in the Phase 1/2 trial NCT01037309.