Thursday, April 21, 2022

Phase IA Study of AAVrh.10hFXN Gene Therapy for the Cardiomyopathy of Friedreich's Ataxia

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05302271; Recruitment Status : Recruiting; First Posted : March 31, 2022 Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University 

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of AAVrh.10hFXN to treat the cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich's ataxia (FA). AAVrh.10hFXN is a serotype rh.10 adeno-associated virus gene transfer vector coding for Frataxin (FXN). The drug is administered intravenously. This is a phase 1, open label, dose escalation study with a total of 10 participants. Drug: Prednisone, all participants will remain immunosuppression therapy with prednisone for a total of 14 weeks.