A Phase 1/Phase 2 Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a Single Intravenous Administration of SAR444836 in Adult Participants With Phenylketonuria

Last updated: June 30, 2025
Sponsor: Sanofi
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1/2

Condition

Phenylketonuria

Treatment

SAR444836

Clinical Study ID

NCT05972629
DFI17545
U1111-1271-1293
2022-501200-98
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a single group Phase 1/Phase 2, 1-arm, open-label study with SAR444836, an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-mediated gene transfer of human phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH), for the treatment of adult participants with phenylketonuria (PKU) on a chronic, stable diet. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SAR444836 in reducing phenylalanine (Phe) levels and in the elimination of a Phe restricted diet.

Participants will receive a one-time intravenous (IV) administration of SAR444836.

The study is constituted of 2 separate parts: a dose escalation part, and a dose expansion part where subsequent participants will be administered a safe and effective dose level identified during the dose escalation part. In both study parts, clinical and laboratory assessments will be collected to: a) assess the incidence of adverse events, and b) evaluate the effect of SAR444836 on reductions in blood Phe levels and maintenance of these Phe levels after elimination of a Phe restricted diet.

The study duration will be for a minimum duration of 5 years following SAR444836 administration, for each participant and includes a 6-week screening phase, a 96-week treatment follow-up period after SAR444836 administration, followed by an additional 3 years of long-term safety (and efficacy) monitoring.

There will be a total of 47 study visits. Many study visits may occur as remote visits and be performed by a qualified in-home service provider.

Actual study duration for an individual participant may be longer than 5 years due to the administration of SAR444836 to participants in Stage 1A in a serial fashion, the duration of the screening period, and/or other factors such as delays in scheduling study visits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult males, and females of non-childbearing potential, 18-65 years of age at thetime of informed consent.

  • Participants must have uncontrolled classical PKU due to PAH deficiency (despitePhe-restricted dietary management or Palynziq) in the judgement of the Investigator.

  • Two historical plasma Phe values ≥ 600 μmol/L in the preceding 12 months while onPhe restricted diet therapy. Two plasma Phe values ≥ 600 μmol/L drawn at least 72hours apart during the screening period while on Phe restricted diet therapy in theabsence of an acute illness.

  • Participant has the ability and willingness to maintain their present diet for theduration of the Post-treatment Follow-up Phase (through Week 96), unless otherwisedirected as per protocol

  • Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 35 kg/m2

  • Willingness to use effective methods of contraception.

  • Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with therequirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in thisprotocol.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of neutralizing antibodies against the AAV SNY001 capsid

  • Abnormal liver function laboratory testing evidenced by alanine aminotransferase (ALT)>1.5X upper limit normal (ULN), aspartate transaminase (AST)>1.5X ULN, alkalinephosphatase >1.5X ULN, Total and direct bilirubin >1.5X ULN (bilirubin levels abovethe laboratory's normal range are acceptable in individuals with a documentedhistory or laboratory evidence of Gilbert's Disease)

  • Any significant underlying liver disease or any of the following documenteddiagnoses, indicative of significant underlying liver disease:

  • Portal hypertension; or

  • Splenomegaly; or

  • Hepatic encephalopathy

  • Serum albumin measurement below the lower limit of normal of the laboratory ORAST-to-Platelet Ratio Index > 1.0

  • Serum creatinine >1.5X ULN

  • Hemoglobin A1c >6.5% or fasting glucose >126 mg/dL

  • Screening laboratory testing demonstrating any of the following:

  • HIV; or

  • active or prior hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection defined as positive test forhepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or positive test for hepatitis B coreantibody (total HBcAb) or detectable HBV DNA; or

  • active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection defined as positive test for hepatitisC antibody followed by detectable HCV RNA or if a participant is presentlyreceiving (or has received within 6 months prior to screening) anti-viraltherapy for hepatitis C

  • Clinically significant, active bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection (based on Investigator's judgement)

The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a potential participation in a clinical trial.

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: SAR444836
Phase: 1/2
Study Start date:
August 07, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
April 01, 2031

Connect with a study center

  • Investigational Site Number : 0320002

    Buenos Aires, 1181
    Argentina

    Active - Recruiting

  • Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre- Site Number : 0760001

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul 90035-903
    Brazil

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number : 2760005

    Hamburg, 20246
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number : 2760001

    Heidelberg, 69120
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number : 3760001

    Ramat Gan, 5262100
    Israel

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number : 3760001

    Tel HaShomer, 52621
    Israel

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number : 7920001

    Ankara, 06560
    Turkey

    Site Not Available

  • Investigational Site Number: 7920001

    Ankara, 06351
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of California San Francisco - Parnassus Heights- Site Number : 8400007

    San Francisco, California 94143
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Children's Hospital Colorado - Aurora- Site Number : 8400015

    Aurora, Colorado 80045
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Children's Hospital IMD Clinic Site Number : 8400015

    Aurora, Colorado 80045
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Children's Hospital IMD Clinic- Site Number : 8400015

    Aurora, Colorado 80045
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Florida College of Medicine- Site Number : 8400010

    Gainesville, Florida 32610
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Florida-Genetics Site Number : 8400010

    Gainesville, Florida 32610
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UHCMC- Site Number : 8400014

    Cleveland, Ohio 44106
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center- Site Number : 8400014

    Cleveland, Ohio 44106
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh- Site Number : 8400018

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston - Jonathan Lucas Street- Site Number : 8400004

    Charleston, South Carolina 29425
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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