Safety Evaluation of ART352-L in Subjects Undergoing Posterolateral Spinal Fusion

Last updated: October 9, 2020
Sponsor: Ankasa Regenerative Therapeutics, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1/2

Condition

Spondylolisthesis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04378543
ART-SPF-ART352L-001
  • Ages > 50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Ankasa Regenerative Therapeutics, Inc. (Ankasa) is developing ART352-L, a liposomal formulation of recombinant human Wnt3A protein, that is applied ex vivo, to harvested autologous bone grafts (autograft) to enhance the osteogenic properties of the autograft prior to reimplantation in orthopedic surgeries.

This is a phase 1/2 open label safety evaluation of ART352-L treated autologous bone grafts in patients undergoing posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion to treat single level degenerative spondylolisthesis. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ART352-L treated local bone autografts in patients being treated for this condition, with the secondary objective to evaluate the rates of early and overall spinal fusion. Additionally, changes in patient mobility and quality of life measures from baseline following treatment with ART352-L will be evaluated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female subjects ≥50 years of age scheduled to undergo single levelposterolateral lumbar spinal fusion surgery in conjunction with local autograft bonefor degenerative spondylolisthesis

  2. Psychosocially, mentally, and physically able to fully comply with this protocolincluding the required follow-up visits, the filling out of required forms, and havethe ability to understand and give written informed consent

  3. Willing and able to undergo diagnostic imaging, inclusive of X-rays and CT scans withcontrast

  4. Persistent, disabling pain after at least 6 months of non-surgical intervention (e.g.,anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, chiropractic care) prior to providinginformed consent

  5. Pre-operative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Score ≥30

  6. Grade 1 or less spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis

  7. Absence of neurological motor deficit

  8. Agree to use a highly reliable method of birth control (male and female subjects) forat least 90 days after administration of Investigational Product (IP) - Women ofchildbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and again ≤7days prior to surgery. Perimenopausal women must be amenorrheic for at least 12 monthsprior to the time of providing informed consent to be considered of non-childbearingpotential.

  9. Agree to remain nicotine-free for the duration of their participation in the study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Multiple level spondylolistheses or a primary diagnosis of low back pain syndromesecondary to diseases other than degenerative spondylolisthesis

  2. Concurrent medications that affect bone homeostasis including, but not limited to,bisphosphonates

  3. Ongoing / existing infections in or around the surgical site or spine

  4. Prior lumbar spine arthrodesis

  5. Concurrent clinically significant autoimmune disorder or systemic inflammatory disease

  6. Known hypersensitivity to recombinant Wnt proteins

  7. Use of tobacco; subjects must be nicotine-free at screening and agree to remainnicotine free for the duration of the study

  8. Use of medications that may impair cell proliferation and bone healing including:chemotherapy, radiation, chronic steroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Note:Medications that may impair cell proliferation are to be discussed with the protocolmedical monitor prior to enrollment

  9. Severe established osteoporosis requiring active treatment e.g., with bone densitymore than 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult mean with one or moreosteoporotic fractures

  10. A Body Mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 unless documentation clearly demonstrates why BMI is nota primary factor in the subject's decreased mobility

  11. Chronic opioid use

  12. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clotting abnormalities

  13. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

  14. Pre-operative/anesthesia evaluations deeming the subject ineligible for surgery

  15. Female subjects who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during the course of thestudy

  16. Male subjects, if not infertile or surgically sterilized, who will not agree to usehighly-effective contraception or to not donate sperm from screening until at least 90days after receiving IP

  17. Active malignancy ≤5 years prior to providing informed consent. EXCEPTIONS:Non-melanotic skin cancer, carcinoma-in-situ of the cervix. NOTE: If there is ahistory of prior malignancy, the subject must not be receiving other specifictreatment for their cancer.

  18. Concurrent participation in another investigational drug, biologic or device studythat could confound study data

  19. Involvement in or plans to engage in litigation or receiving Worker's Compensationrelated to neck, back, or leg pain

Study Design

Total Participants: 12
Study Start date:
September 30, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California 90033
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota 55905
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio 43210
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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