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AAV RPE65

Phase 1

Leber Congenital Amaurosis | Gene therapy | Rare Disease |MeiraGTx Holdings plc|Trials Updated: Jul 12, 2021

Development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since May 2016

Success Probability

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment15

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AAV RPE65 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT02781480Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)Leber Congenital Amaurosis
COMPLETED15 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Safety of Adeno-Associated Virus Vector (AAV-OPTIRPE65) - Number of Participants With a Safety Event
6 months

Safety was defined as an advanced therapy investigational medicinal product (ATIMP) related: * Reduction in visual acuity by 15 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters or more. * Severe unresponsive inflammation. * Infective endophthalmitis. * Ocular malignancy. * Grade III or above non-ocular suspected unexpected serious adverse reaction (SUSAR).

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Low dose AAV-RPE65EXPERIMENTALSubretinal administration of a single low dose of range AAV-RPE65
Intermediate dose AAV-RPE65EXPERIMENTALSubretinal administration of a single intermediate dose of range AAV-RPE65
High dose AAV-RPE65EXPERIMENTALSubretinal administration of a single high dose of range AAV-RPE65

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AAV RPE65BIOLOGICALComparison of different dosages of AAV RPE65
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range3 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 3 years or older * Early-onset severe retinal dystrophy consistent with RPE65 deficiency Key Exclusion Criteria: * Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Have participated in another research study involving an investigational therapy for ocular disease within ...

Countries:United StatesUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about AAV RPE65

What is AAV RPE65?

AAV RPE65 is an investigational gene therapy developed by MeiraGTx Holdings plc for Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare inherited retinal disease. It uses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector to deliver the RPE65 gene. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and has been studied in a single completed trial.

What is AAV RPE65 used for?

AAV RPE65 is being developed for the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic eye disorder that causes severe vision loss. The therapy is intended to address the underlying RPE65 gene defect. It is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

Who makes AAV RPE65?

AAV RPE65 is developed by MeiraGTx Holdings plc, a clinical-stage gene therapy company. The company's ticker symbol is MGTX. MeiraGTx is responsible for the research, development, and clinical testing of this gene therapy candidate for Leber Congenital Amaurosis.

What phase is AAV RPE65 in?

AAV RPE65 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 1 trial with 15 participants. The trial was controlled but not randomized or double-blind. The therapy remains investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trials is AAV RPE65 in?

AAV RPE65 has been studied in one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, NCT02781480, titled "Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)." The trial enrolled 15 participants across the United States and the United Kingdom, with a minimum age of 3 years.