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Onasemnogene abeparvovec

Phase 3

SMA | Monoclonal antibody | Neurology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetSMN2, SMN1
Target classExogenous Gene
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi, onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment33

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Onasemnogene abeparvovec · 6 trials · 8 indications

Phase 3 6
NCT05335876Long-term Follow-up of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With OAV101 in Clinical TrialsSpinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING20 Analytics
NCT04042025Long-term Follow-up Study of Patients Receiving Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioiSpinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING85 Analytics
NCT03837184Single-Dose Gene Replacement Therapy Using for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 With One or Two SMN2 CopiesSpinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
COMPLETED2 Analytics
NCT03461289Single-Dose Gene Replacement Therapy Clinical Trial for Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1SMA
COMPLETED33 Analytics
NCT03505099Pre-Symptomatic Study of Intravenous Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for Patients With Multiple Copies of SMN2Spinal Muscular Atrophy
COMPLETED30 Analytics
NCT03306277Gene Replacement Therapy Clinical Trial for Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1SMA - Spinal Muscular Atrophy
COMPLETED22 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Long-term Follow-up of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With OAV101 in Clinical Trials
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Long-term Follow-up Study of Patients Receiving Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type IUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Single-Dose Gene Replacement Therapy Using for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 With One or Two SMN2 Copies
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type IUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Single-Dose Gene Replacement Therapy Clinical Trial for Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
SMAUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Pre-Symptomatic Study of Intravenous Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for Patients With Multiple Copies of SMN2
Spinal Muscular AtrophyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Gene Replacement Therapy Clinical Trial for Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
SMA - Spinal Muscular AtrophyUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of participants with treatment-emergent serious adverse events (SAEs)
Up to Year 5

An SAE is defined as any adverse event \[appearance of (or worsening of any pre-existing)\] undesirable sign(s), symptom(s), or medical conditions(s) which meets any one of the following criteria: * fatal * life-threatening * results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity * constitutes a congenital anomaly/birth defect, fetal death or congenital abnormality or birth defect * requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, unless hospitalization is for routine treatment or monitoring of the studied indication, not associated with any deterioration in condition * is medically significant, e.g. defined as an event that jeopardizes the participant or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above

Number of participants with treatment emergent Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI)
Up to Year 5

The following are important identified and important potential risks (AESI) associated with OAV101: Hepatotoxicity, Transient Thrombocytopenia, Cardiac adverse events, Sensory abnormalities suggestive of ganglionopathy, and Thrombotic microangiopathy. These will be assessed by the investigator.

Number of Participants Who Reach Developmental Milestones
Up to 5 years

Assessed via the developmental milestone checklist, formed of 10 yes/no questions. The developmental milestones are: head control, sitting with support, sitting without support, sitting without support for 30 seconds, hands-and-knees crawling, pulls to stand, standing with assistance, walking with assistance, standing alone and walking alone.

Change From Baseline in Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale - Expanded (HFMSE) Score
Up to 5 years

The HFMSE was devised for use in children with SMA to give objective information on motor ability and clinical progression. The HFMSE is formed of 33 assessments rated from 0 (unable to perform functional task) to 2 (able to perform functional task unassisted). Higher scores on the total scale of 0-66 indicates higher levels of motor ability.

Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Assessment Results and Require Ventilatory Support
Up to 15 years

Participants will receive pulmonary assessments by a pulmonologist or appropriate clinician. Respiratory device data will be reviewed for participants receiving non-invasive ventilatory support.

Number of Participants Who Experience Swallowing Dysfunction and Require Nutritional Support
Up to 5 years

Assessed via the swallowing function questionnaire, formed of 4 yes/ no questions and 1 body weight question.

Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change from Baseline in Physical Examination Findings
Up to 5 years

The physical examination includes review of the following systems: head, ears, eyes, nose and throat, lungs/thorax, cardiovascular, abdomen, musculoskeletal, neurologic, dermatologic, lymphatic, and genitourinary. In addition, visual inspection of the spine, back, shoulders, and hips looking for spinal curvature and asymmetry will be carried out. Joints will be assessed for loss of mobility and contractures.

Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Vital Signs Measurements
Up to 5 years

Vital sign measurements will include blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, axillary temperature, and pulse oximetry.

Change From Baseline in Height Measurements
Up to 5 years
Change From Baseline in Weight Measurements
Up to 5 years
Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Clinical Laboratory Assessments
Up to 5 years

Blood samples will be collected for hematology (including complete blood cell count) and chemistry.

Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Cardiac Assessments
Up to 5 years

Cardiac assessments will include a 12-lead electrocardiogram, transthoracic echocardiogram and Troponin-I.

Number of Participants Who Experience a Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Observational Phase Questionnaire Results
Year 6 to Year 15

The observational phase questionnaire includes 7 yes/no questions. Observation categories include: adverse events, hospitalizations, concomitant medications, ventilatory support and feeding support.

Number of Participants Who Experience at Least One Serious Adverse Event (SAE)
Up to 15 years

An SAE is defined as any adverse event (appearance of \[or worsening of any pre existing\]) undesirable sign(s), symptom(s), or medical conditions(s) which meets any one of the following criteria: * Fatal * Life-threatening * Results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity * Constitutes a congenital abnormality or birth defect * Requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization * Is medically significant e.g. defined as an event that jeopardizes the participant or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above

Number of Participants Who Experience at Least One Adverse Event of Special Interest (AESI)
Up to 15 years

An AESI is defined as an AE occurring during any study phase that fulfills one of the following criteria: * Hepatotoxicity * Thrombotic microangiopathy * Cardiac adverse events * Dorsal root ganglia toxicity * New malignancies * New incidence of a neurologic disorder * New incidence of an autoimmune disorder * New incidence of hematologic disorder

Change From Baseline in Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
Up to 42 months, 15 days of age

Third Edition (Bayley-III) to be performed in all patients up to 42 months, 15 days of age.

Change From Baseline in Revised Upper Limb Module (RULM) Score
Up to 5 years

RULM score is based on a scale from 0 to 37 where lower scores reflect poorer upper limb functional ability.

Change From Baseline in Cogstate Computerized Cognitive Battery Performed in Age 48 Months and Older
Up to 5 years

The Cogstate Computerized Cognitive Battery consists of the Identification Test (scored 0 (best) to 1.5708 (worst)), the International Shopping List Test (scored 0 (worst) to 999 (best)), the International Shopping List Test-Delayed Recall (scored 0 (worst) to 999 (best)), the One Card Learning Test (scored 0 (worst) to 1.5708 (best)), and the One Back Test (scored 0 (worst) to 1.5708 (best)).

Change From Baseline in Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Fifth Edition (CELF-5) Performed in All Participants 5 to 21 Years of Age
Up to 5 years

The CELF-5 Following Directions and Sentence Repetition subtests use scoring that varies based on age, but will be administered to participants 5-21 years of age. The Following Directions subtest will be scored from 0-33 with higher score being more advanced and the Recalling Sentences subtest will be scored from 0-78 with higher score being more advanced.

Change From Baseline in Assessment of Caregiver Experience With Neuromuscular Disease (ACEND)
Up to 5 years

ACEND score is based on a scale from 1 to 41 where higher scores represent a better caregiver experience

Number of Participants With Concomitant Medications Overall and by Type of Medications
Up to 5 years
Number of Participants With Other SMA Therapies Overall and by Type of Medications
Year 6 to Year 15
Number of Participants Who Achieved Sitting Alone for at Least 10 Seconds
From Baseline up to 18 Months of Age Visit

Independent sitting is defined by the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study, confirmed by video recording, as a participant who sits up straight unsupported for at least 10 seconds.

Number of Participants Who Achieve Independent Sitting for at Least 10 Seconds
From Day 1 up to 18 Months of Age Visit (Up to a Maximum of Approximately 17 Months)

Independent sitting is defined by the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study, confirmed by video recording, as a participant who sits up straight with head erect for at least 10 seconds; participant does not use arms or hands to balance body or support position.

Cohort 1: Number of Participants Who Achieved Sitting Alone for at Least 30 Seconds
From Day 1 up to 18 months of age visit

Defined by the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID) Gross Motor (GM) subtest performance criteria number 26, confirmed by video recording, as a participant who sits for at least 30 seconds without assistance from another person or object. The participant was allowed to use their upper extremities.

Cohort 2: Number of Participants Who Achieved Standing Alone for at Least 3 Seconds
From Day 1 up to 24 months of age visit

Defined by the BSID GM subtest performance criteria number 40, confirmed by video recording, as a participant who stands alone for at least 3 seconds unsupported.

Achievement of Independent Sitting for at Least 30 Seconds
Up to 18 months

Independent sitting is defined as sitting up straight with head erect for at least 30 seconds. This endpoint is a co-primary endpoint. The two co-primary efficacy endpoints were assessed in sequence: The endpoint of functional independent sitting was assessed first and, only when this assessment met statistical significance, was the endpoint of event-free survival assessed.

Event-free Survival
14 months

Survival is defined by the avoidance of combined endpoint of either death or permanent ventilation, which is defined by tracheostomy or by the requirement of ≥ 16 hours of respiratory assistance per day for ≥ 14 consecutive days in the absence of an acute reversible illness, excluding perioperative ventilation. Permanent ventilation is considered a surrogate for death. An acute reversible illness is defined as any condition other than SMA that results in increased medical intervention. The endpoint is a co-primary endpoint. The two co-primary efficacy endpoints were assessed in sequence: The endpoint of functional independent sitting was assessed first and, only when this assessment met statistical significance was the survival endpoint assessed.

Secondary Endpoints

The number of participants demonstrating each developmental milestone according to the Developmental Milestone Checklist
Up to Year 5
The number of participants demonstrating maintenance of each developmental milestone according to the Developmental Milestone Checklist
Up to Year 5
Change from Baseline in the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale - Expanded (HFMSE) total score
Up to Year 5
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Intravenous (IV) & Intrathecal (IT) Onasemnogene AbeparvovecEXPERIMENTALPatients who received OAV101 IT or OAV101 IV in clinical trials (COAV101A12306, COAV101B12301 and COAV101B12302)
Intravenous (IV) & Intrathecal (IT) Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioiOTHERParticipants received treatment with IV onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in an onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi or received treatment with IT onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in an onasemnogene.
Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioiEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi, administered intravenously.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
onasemnogene abeparvovecBIOLOGICALOnasemnogene abeparvovec is a non-replicating recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 9 containing the human survival motor neuron gene under the control of the ytomegalovirus enhancer/chicken β-actin-hybrid promoter. Onasemnogene abeparvovec is administered as a one-time intravenous (IV) infusion or intrathecal (IT) injection. Dosage determined by participant weight.
Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioiBIOLOGICALOnasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi is a non-replicating recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 9 containing the human survival motor neuron gene under the control of the cytomegalovirus enhancer/chicken β-actin-hybrid promoter. Onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi administered as a one-time intravenous (IV) infusion or intrathecal (IT) injection. Dosage determined by participant weight.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range0 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites32

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participated in an OAV101 clinical trial. 2. Written informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed. 3. Patient/Parent/legal guardian willing and able to comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: There are no exclusion criteria for this study.

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChinaDenmarkFranceItalyJapanMalaysiaNetherlandsSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSpainTaiwanThailandUnited KingdomVietnamSouth Korea
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

HIGHJul 9, 2026NCT05335876Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
HIGHJul 9, 2026NCT05335876Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Frequently asked questions about Onasemnogene abeparvovec

What is onasemnogene abeparvovec used for?

Onasemnogene abeparvovec is used for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disorder. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is being studied in a long-term follow-up trial to assess outcomes in patients who previously received the treatment in clinical trials.

What does onasemnogene abeparvovec target?

Onasemnogene abeparvovec targets the SMN1 and SMN2 genes, which are involved in the production of the survival motor neuron protein. It is an exogenous gene therapy designed to address the genetic cause of Spinal Muscular Atrophy by delivering a functional copy of the SMN1 gene.

Who makes onasemnogene abeparvovec?

Onasemnogene abeparvovec is developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is being evaluated for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy in an ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial.

What phase is onasemnogene abeparvovec in?

Onasemnogene abeparvovec is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities. The current Phase 3 trial is a long-term follow-up study of patients who received the treatment in earlier clinical trials.

What clinical trials is onasemnogene abeparvovec in?

Onasemnogene abeparvovec is being studied in the clinical trial NCT05335876, titled "Long-term Follow-up of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treated With OAV101 in Clinical Trials." This Phase 3 trial is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment of 20 participants across multiple countries including the United States, Australia, and Japan.