A Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of RO7204239 in Combination With Risdiplam (RO7034067) in Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Last updated: March 21, 2025
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

2/3

Condition

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Myasthenia Gravis (Chronic Weakness)

Muscular Dystrophy

Treatment

Risdiplam

RO7204239

Placebo

Clinical Study ID

NCT05115110
BN42644
2023-506761-65-00
  • Ages 2-25
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Risdiplam works by helping the body produce more survival motor neuron (SMN) protein throughout the body. This means fewer motor neurons - nerve cells that pass impulses from nerves to muscles to cause movement - are lost, which may improve how well muscles work in people with SMA. RO7204239 is an investigational anti-myostatin antibody that is designed to target myostatin. Myostatin plays an important role in the regulation of skeletal muscle size by controlling growth. Inhibiting myostatin may help muscles grow in size and strength. RO7204239 in combination with risdiplam, which is designed to increase the amount of SMN protein throughout the body, has the potential to further improve motor function and clinical outcomes for people living with SMA.

This trial will study the safety and efficacy of RO7204239 in combination with risdiplam in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial has two parts; Part 1 is the dose-finding part in SMA patients that are either ambulant (aged 2-10 years) or non-ambulant (aged 5-10 years) within separate cohorts, and Part 2 is the pivotal part in SMA patients aged 2-25 years that are ambulant.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age at screening: Part 1 Cohorts A (ambulant participants), B (ambulantparticipants), and D (non-ambulant participants): 5-10 years, inclusive; Part 1Cohort C (ambulant participants): 2-4 years, inclusive; Part 2 (ambulantparticipants): 2-25 years, inclusive

  • Participants who have a confirmed genetic diagnosis of 5q-autosomal recessive SMA

  • Symptomatic SMA disease, as per investigator's clinical judgement

  • Participants who have received previous SMA disease-modifying therapies may beincluded provided that: Onasemnogene abeparvovec was received at least 90 days priorto screening. Participants should be tapered off steroids prior to receivingrisdiplam. In addition, participants should have normal levels of liver functiontests, coagulatory parameters, platelets, and troponin-I at 90 days afteradministration of onasemnogene abeparvovec or at least 1 month after tapering offcorticosteroids, whichever comes later; Nusinersen last dose was received at least 90 days prior to screening; Risdiplam is switched to the investigational medicinalproduct (IMP) provided by the site

Inclusion Criteria for Part 1 Cohorts A, B, and C and Part 2 only:

  • Participants who are ambulant, where ambulant is defined as able to walk/rununassisted (i.e., without the use of assistive devices such as canes, walkingsticks, crutches, walkers, person/hand-held assistance, braces, orthoses, over themalleoli insoles or any other type of support) 10 meters in ≤ 30 seconds as measuresby the Timed 10-Meter Walk/Run Test [10MWRT] at screening

Inclusion Criteria for Part 1 Cohort D only:

  • Participants who are able to sit, defined by: A score of 3 on Item 9 of the MFM32 (sitting without upper limb support while maintaining contact between the two handsfor 5 seconds); A score of at least 2 on Item 10 of the MFM32 (while seated, leaningforward to touch a tennis ball and sitting back again, either with or without upperlimb support)

  • Participants who are able to raise a standardized plastic cup with a 200g weight init to the mouth, using both hands if necessary, defined by a score of 3 on the entryitem of the Revised Upper Limb Module (RULM)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Concomitant or previous participation in any investigational drug or device studywithin 90 days prior to screening or 5 half-lives of the drug whichever is longer,with the exception of those who have completed a risdiplam study, or participated ina nusinersen or onasemnogene abeparvovec study

  • Receiving or have received previous administration of anti-myostatin therapies

  • Any history of cell therapy

  • Hospitalization for a pulmonary event within the last 2 months or plannedhospitalization at the time of screening

  • Past surgery for scoliosis or hip fixation in the 6 months preceding screening orplanned within the next 9 months (Part 1) or 21 months (Part 2)

  • Unstable gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, endocrine, or cardiovascular systemdiseases considered to be clinically significant

  • Clinically significant ECG abnormalities at screening from average of triplicatemeasurement, abnormal findings at echocardiography, or cardiovascular diseaseindicating a safety risk for participants at the time of screening

  • Any major illness within 1 month before screening

  • Received any multidrug and toxin extrusion (MATE1/2K) substrates within 2 weeksbefore screening

  • Hereditary fructose intolerance

  • Used any of the following medications within 90 days prior to screening: riluzole,valproic acid, hydroxyurea, sodium phenylbutyrate, butyrate derivatives, creatine,carnitine, growth hormone, anabolic steroids, probenecid, acetyl cholinesteraseinhibitors, agents that could potentially increase or decrease muscle strength, andagents with known or presumed histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitory effect

  • Clinically significant abnormalities in laboratory test results at the time ofscreening

  • Ascertained or presumptive hypersensitivity to RO7204239 or risdiplam, or to theconstituents of its formulations

  • Clinically relevant history of anaphylactic reaction requiring inotropic support

  • Any abnormal skin conditions, pigmentation or lesions in the area intended for SCinjection (abdomen) and that would prevent visualization of potential injection sitereactions to RO7204239

  • Immobilization, surgical procedures, fracture, or trauma to the upper or lower limbswithin 90 days prior to screening

Exclusion Criteria for Part 1 Cohorts A and B only:

  • Participants with contraindications for MRI scan (including, but not restricted to,claustrophobia, pacemaker, artificial heart valves, cochlear implants, presence offoreign metal objects in heart or body, including spinal rods, intracranial vascularclips, insulin pumps, etc.), difficulties maintaining a prolonged supine position,or any other clinical history or examination finding that would pose a potentialhazard in combination with MRI

Exclusion Criteria for Part 1 Cohort D only:

  • Participants who are unable to adopt the correct position to endure adequate qualityof DXA scan acquisition, as determined by the DXA scan technologist

  • Participants who have contractures at screening that would interfere with DXA scanacquisition or functional assessments, as confirmed by the DXA scan technologist andclinical evaluator

  • For participants able to take steps only: Able to walk unassisted (i.e., without theuse of assistive devices such as canes, walking sticks, crutches, walkers,person/hand held assistance, braces, orthoses, over the malleoli insoles or anyother type of support) 10 meters in ≤ 30 seconds as measured by the timed 10MWRT atscreening

  • Participants who have severe scoliosis (curvature > 40°) at screening based on theparticipant's most recent X-ray as performed per standard of care or scoliosis thatwould interfere with functional assessments, as confirmed by the clinical evaluator.An X-ray is not required if it is not clinically indicated (e.g., in participantswith mild scoliosis)

  • Participants who require invasive ventilation, tracheostomy, or the use ofnoninvasive ventilation (e.g., bilevel positive airway pressure) during the daytime

Study Design

Total Participants: 259
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Risdiplam
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
June 02, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
February 27, 2029

Connect with a study center

  • Sydney Children's Hospital

    Randwick, New South Wales 2031
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • Sydney Children's Hospital; CENTRE FOR CHILD HEALTH RESEARCH & INNOVATION (CHeRI)

    Randwick, New South Wales 2031
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • UZ Gent

    Gent, 9000
    Belgium

    Site Not Available

  • Chr de La Citadelle

    Liege, 3500
    Belgium

    Site Not Available

  • Chr de La Citadelle

    Liège, 4000
    Belgium

    Site Not Available

  • British Columbia Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3N1
    Canada

    Site Not Available

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8
    Canada

    Site Not Available

  • McGill University Health Centre - Glen Site

    Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1
    Canada

    Site Not Available

  • Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb

    Zagreb, 10000
    Croatia

    Site Not Available

  • UKE-Zentrumfür Geburtshilfe, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin; Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin

    Essen, 45147
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • UKE-Zentrumfür Geburtshilfe, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin; Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin

    Hamburg, 20246
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù

    Roma, Lazio 00165
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù; Dip. Neuroscienze e Salute Mentale

    Roma, Lazio 00165
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Policlinico Agostino Gemelli

    Roma, Lazio 00168
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Policlinico Agostino Gemelli; Dipartimento di Neuropsichiatria Infantile

    Roma, Lazio 00168
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini

    Genova, Liguria 16147
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini; U.O.S.D. Centro di Miologia e Patologie Neurodegenerative

    Genova, Liguria 16147
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • ASST GRANDE OSPEDALE METROPOLITANO NIGUARDA; Centro clinico NEMO (NEuroMuscular Omnicentre)

    Milano, Lombardia 20162
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Asst Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

    Milano, Lombardia 20162
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico ?Carlo Besta?

    Milano, Lombardia 20133
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico ?Carlo Besta?; UO di Neurologia dello Sviluppo

    Milano, Lombardia 20133
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Ospedali Riuniti Torrette di Ancona

    Ancona, Marche 60126
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Ospedali Riuniti Torrette di Ancona; Centro NeMO

    Ancona, Marche 60126
    Italy

    Site Not Available

  • Kobe University Hospital

    Hyogo, 650-0017
    Japan

    Site Not Available

  • Kagoshima University Hospital

    Kagoshima, 890-8520
    Japan

    Site Not Available

  • Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine

    Tokyo, 162-0052
    Japan

    Site Not Available

  • Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht

    Utrecht, 3584 CX
    Netherlands

    Site Not Available

  • Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki

    ?ód?, 93-338
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki; Klinika Neurologii

    ?ód?, 93-338
    Poland

    Active - Recruiting

  • Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki; Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej i Epileptologii

    ?ód?, 93-338
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne

    Gda?sk, 80-952
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne; Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej

    Gda?sk, 80-952
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne; Klinika Neurologii Rozwojowej

    Gdańsk, 80-952
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Poznaniu

    Pozna?, 60-355
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Poznaniu; Od. Kliniczny Neurologii Dzieci i M?odziezy

    Pozna?, 60-355
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Poznaniu; Od. Kliniczny Neurologii Dzieci i M?odziezy

    Poznań, 60-355
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Instytut Pomnik Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka

    Warszawa, 04-730
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Instytut Pomnik Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka; Klinika Neurologii i Epileptologii

    Warszawa, 04-730
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • Klinika Neurologii I Wydzialu Lekarskiego WUM w Warszawie

    Warszawa, 02-097
    Poland

    Site Not Available

  • CHULC, E.P.E. - Hospital Dona Estefania

    Lisboa, 1169-045
    Portugal

    Site Not Available

  • CHULC, E.P.E. - Hospital Dona Estefania; Servico de Neuropediatria

    Lisboa, 1169-045
    Portugal

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital de Santa Maria

    Lisboa, 1649-035
    Portugal

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital de Santa Maria; Serviço de Pediatria

    Lisboa, 1649-035
    Portugal

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Sant Joan De Deu

    Esplugues De Llobregas, Barcelona 08950
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, 08035
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Vall d'Hebron; Servicio de Neurología

    Barcelona, 08035
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

    Madrid, 28046
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Universitario La Paz; Servicio de Neurologia

    Madrid, 28046
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Universitario la Fe

    Valencia, 46026
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Hospital Universitario la Fe; Servicio de Neurologia

    Valencia, 46026
    Spain

    Site Not Available

  • Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

    Birmingham, B9 5SS
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children

    London, WC1N 3JH
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children; Neurology

    London, WC1N 3JH
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • John Radcliffe Hospital

    Oxford, OX3 9DU
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • Nemours Children's Hospital

    Orlando, Florida 32827
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Boston Childrens Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts 02115
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York 10032
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Neurology & Neuromuscular Care Center

    Denton, Texas 76208
    United States

    Site Not Available

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