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Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A

Phase 1

Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy | Monoclonal antibody | Rare Disease |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Apr 21, 2026

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Jan 2012

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A target and mechanism

Molecular targetF9
Target classExogenous Protein
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A (rhASA), HGT-1110, rhASA

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment74

FDA Designations

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Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A clinical trials

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A · 4 trials · 2 indications

Phase 1 4
NCT01887938An Efficacy and Safety Study of HGT-1110 in Participants With Metachromatic LeukodystrophyMetachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
COMPLETED24 Analytics
NCT01510028Multicenter Study of HGT-1110 Administered Intrathecally in Children With Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
COMPLETED24 Analytics
NCT00633139Long-term Metazym Treatment of Patients With Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
COMPLETED13 Analytics
NCT00418561Metazym for the Treatment of Patients With Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
COMPLETED13 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
An Efficacy and Safety Study of HGT-1110 in Participants With Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Multicenter Study of HGT-1110 Administered Intrathecally in Children With Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Long-term Metazym Treatment of Patients With Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
Late Infantile Metachromatic LeukodystrophyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Metazym for the Treatment of Patients With Late Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Baseline to Follow-up (Week 628)

An AE is any noxious, pathologic, or unintended change in anatomical, physiologic, or metabolic function as indicated by physical signs, symptoms, or laboratory changes occurring in any phase of a clinical study, whether or not considered investigational drug product-related. TEAEs are defined as all AEs occurring or worsening at or after the first dose of investigational drug product in HGT-MLD-071 or ongoing from HGT-MLD-070 at the time of enrollment into HGT-MLD-071.

Presence of Anti-HGT-1110 Antibodies in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and Serum
Baseline until end of the study (Week 624)

The presence of anti-HGT-1110 antibodies in CSF and serum will be assessed.

Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Type and Severity
From start of study treatment up to Week 42

An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date. Drug-related and device-related types of TEAEs were analyzed and reported. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) Version 4.0 grading scale. Severity of all AEs or SAEs was recorded as grade 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 corresponding, respectively, to a severity of mild, moderate, severe, life-threatening, or fatal. Here SDI refers to surgical device implantation.

Number of Participants With Clinical Laboratory Abnormalities Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From start of study treatment up to Week 40

Clinical laboratory test included serum chemistry, hematology and urinalysis. Clinical laboratory abnormalities were recorded and reported as TEAE. An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date.

Number of Participants With Vital Sign Abnormalities Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From start of study treatment up to Week 40

Vital sign assessments included blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature. Vital sign abnormalities were recorded and reported as TEAE. An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date. Vital sign abnormalities included pyrexia which was considered as TEAE and was reported.

Number of Participants With Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From start of study treatment up to Week 40

12-lead ECG was recorded and measured with the participant in rested supine position for at least 10 minutes. ECG abnormalities were recorded and reported as TEAE. An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Physical Examination Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
From start of study treatment up to Week 40

Complete physical examination included evaluation of the port and catheter track. Height or length and weight were recorded and used to calculate growth. Body weight and height measurements were used to calculate the body mass index (BMI). Head circumference was measured in uniform manner for all participants. Clinical significance was defined as any variation in physical findings that had medical relevance resulting in an alteration in medical care. Clinically significant abnormalities related to physical examination were recorded and reported as TEAE. An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date.

Number of Participants With Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Chemistry Abnormalities Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From start of study treatment up to Week 40

CSF chemistry assessments (including cell counts, glucose and protein) was measured. CSF chemistry abnormalities were recorded and reported as TEAE. An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs were defined as all AEs that occurred at or after the first dose of the investigational product or device implant surgery (whichever occurred earlier) and through the last follow-up date.

Number of Participants With Positive Anti-SHP611 Antibodies in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and or Serum
Baseline up to Week 40

Number of participants with positive anti-SHP611 antibody results in serum and in CSF were reported. A participant was considered positive if they had at least 1 positive result during the study.

Relative Changes (%) in Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM)
Baseline, 52 Weeks

Change (percent change) in GMFM is measured from baseline to end of study (Week 52). GMFM is measured using GMFM-88. The GMFM-88 item scores can be summed to calculate a total GMFM-88 score. For each GMFM-88 item, the score is between 0 (minimal) to 3 (maximum). The total GMFM-88 score is between 0 (minimal) to 264 (maximum). Relative changes in GMFM are calculated as percentage change from baseline divided by the age difference in months between first and last visit. The GMFM score decreases over time, which, indicates that the disease worsened over time. Score over time (SOT), data mentioned over mean represents the adjusted mean.

Relative Change in Mullen's Scales of Early Learning
Baseline, 52 Weeks

Changes in Mullen's Scales of Early Learning are measured from baseline to end of study (Week 52) using Mullen's Scales of Early Learning. T scores, percentile ranks, and age equivalents can be computed for the four scales separately (visual reception, fine motor, expressive language, and receptive language). Relative change is calculated as percentage change from baseline divided by the age-difference in months between first and last visit. When Mullen's score decreases over time, it indicates the disease worsened over time. Data mentioned over mean represents the adjusted mean.

Change From Baseline in Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26

GMFM was measured using GMFM-88 item scores and summed to calculate a total GMFM-88 score. For each GMFM-88 item, the score was between 0 (minimal) to 3 (maximum). The total GMFM-88 score was between 0 (minimal) and 264 (maximum). The decrease in GMFM score over time indicates worsening of disease over time. Relative change from baseline at Week 26 was calculated as percentage change from baseline divided by the age-difference in months between first and last visit. Adjusted mean and 95 percent (%) confidence intervals were reported.

Change From Baseline in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Sulfatide at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26

Relative change from baseline at Week 26 was calculated as percentage change from baseline divided by the age-difference in months between first and last visit. Adjusted mean and 95 percent (%) confidence intervals were reported.

Number of Participants With Shift From Baseline to Week 26 in Sulfatide Levels in Urine
Baseline up to Week 26

Number of participants with shifts between negative (value=0) and positive (value=1) values in urine sulfatide levels from baseline at Week 26 is reported.

Change From Baseline in Mullen's Scales of Early Learning at Week 26
Baseline, Week 26

Mullen's Scales of Early Learning is used to assess performance and learning ability in young children. The scale consisted of 144 items that had specific scoring criteria for each item. The scores were converted to T-scores with a decrease in score indicating worsening of disease. Relative change from baseline at Week 26 was calculated as percentage change from baseline divided by the age-difference in months between first and last visit. Adjusted mean and 95 percent (%) confidence intervals were reported.

Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Recombinant Human Arylsulphatase A (rhASA)
Pre-dose and post-dose at 20, 40, 90 minutes, 3, 6 and 8 hours on Day 0, 40 minutes post-dose at Week 4, Pre-dose and post-dose at 20, 40, 90 minutes, 3, 6 and 8 hours at Week 8
Arylsulfatase A (ASA) Activity in Leukocytes
Pre-dose and post-dose at 24 hours on Day 0 and at Weeks 8 and 26

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Motor Function as Assessed by Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) Total Score at Week 624
Baseline, Week 624
Change From Baseline in the Adaptive Behavior Composite Standard Score Measured by the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition (VABS-II)
Baseline, Week 624
Change From Baseline in the Domain-Specific Caregiver Observed Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Functioning and Outcomes Reporting Tool (COMFORT) Scores
Baseline, Week 624
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 10 milligram (mg) of HGT-1110 (Recombinant human arylsulfatase A) intrathecal (IT) injection every-other-week (EOW).
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 30 mg of HGT-1110 IT injection EOW.
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 100 mg of HGT-1110 IT injection EOW.
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 100 mg of HGT-1110 IT injection once weekly for 12 weeks followed by 150 mg EOW.
Cohort 1 (10 mg)EXPERIMENTAL6 patients treated with HGT-1110 10 mg EOW by IT injection
Cohort 2 (30 mg)EXPERIMENTAL6 patients treated with HGT-1110 30 mg EOW by IT injection
Cohort 3 (100 mg)EXPERIMENTAL6 patients treated with HGT-1110 100 mg EOW by IT injection
Cohort 4 (100 mg)EXPERIMENTAL6 patients treated with HGT-1110 100 mg EOW by IT injection

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
HGT-1110BIOLOGICALParticipants will receive IT injection of HGT-1110.
Recombinant human arylsulfatase ABIOLOGICAL6 patients treated with HGT-1110 EOW by IT injection
Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A (rhASA)BIOLOGICALintravenous infusion, every other week for 26 weeks
rhASA - Dose Level 1BIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion 25 U/kg as a single dose - hereafter 50 U/kg every other week for 26 weeks
rhASA - Dose Level 2BIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion 100 U/kg every other week for 26 weeks
rhASA - Dose Level 3BIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion 200 U/kg every other week for 26 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range0 Years to 13 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant has participated in Study HGT-MLD-070 (NCT01510028) through Week 40. 2. Participant must have no safety or medical issues that contraindicate participation. 3. The participant, participant's parent(s), or legally authorized representative(s) must provide written i...

Countries:AustraliaBrazilCzechiaDenmarkFranceGermanyJapan
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Frequently asked questions about Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A

What is Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A used for?

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A is being developed for the treatment of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), including the late infantile form. MLD is a rare inherited disorder that affects the nervous system. The drug is intended to address the underlying enzyme deficiency in patients with this condition.

What does Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A target?

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A targets the F9 protein. It is an exogenous protein designed to replace deficient arylsulfatase A enzyme activity in patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy. By providing functional enzyme, it aims to break down sulfatides that accumulate in the nervous system.

Who is developing Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A?

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. Takeda is a global pharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, among other therapeutic areas.

What phase is Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A in?

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 program includes completed trials evaluating the drug in patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy.

What clinical trials is Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A in?

Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials: NCT01510028, a multicenter study of intrathecal HGT-1110 in children with MLD, and NCT00633139, a long-term treatment study in patients with late infantile MLD. Both trials are completed.

Is Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A the same as rhASA?

Yes, Recombinant human Arylsulfatase A is also known as rhASA, which stands for recombinant human arylsulfatase A. The abbreviation rhASA is commonly used in scientific literature and clinical trial descriptions for this investigational enzyme replacement therapy.