A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of RG6496 in Huntington's Disease

Last updated: April 24, 2026
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Huntington's Disease

Dyskinesias

Memory Loss

Treatment

RG6496

Placebo

Clinical Study ID

NCT07246941
BP45378
2025-520631-17-00
  • Ages 25-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a first-in-human (FIH) study of RG6496 that will assess the safety and tolerability of single-ascending doses of RG6496 administered to huntington's disease gene expansion carriers (HDGECs). The study consists of two parts: Part 1 [single-ascending dose] followed by Part 2 [open-label extension (OLE)].

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Part 1

  • Confirmation of HDGEC status with cytosine-adenine-guanine (CAG) expansion > 39.

  • Confirmation of SNP carrier status of the target SNP

  • Independence Scale (IS) score of ≥70, total functional capacity (TFC) ≥10, totalmotor score (TMS) >6.

  • Ability to read the words "red," "blue," and "green" and be fluent in the languageof the informed consent form (ICF) and the tests used at the study site.

  • Ability to walk unassisted.

  • Total body weight > 40 kilogram (kg) and body mass index (BMI) within the range 18-32 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2) (inclusive) at baseline.

  • Ability to undergo and tolerate MRI scans.

Part 2

  • Completed the post-dose safety follow-up period in the Part 1 of the study.

  • In the opinion of the Investigator, the participant has not experienced a worseningin health that precludes their safe continued participation in the study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Part 1

  • Concurrent or planned participation in any interventional clinical study, includingcurrent use of an ASO or any HTT-lowering therapy or treatment with investigationaltherapy within 90 days or 5 drug-elimination half-lives, whichever is longer priorto screening

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, or with the intention of becoming pregnant during thestudy or within the timeframe in which contraception is required

  • Malignancy within 5 years prior to screening

  • Planned brain surgery during the study

  • Positive HIV test, hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis B surface antigen atscreening

  • Active psychosis, confusional state, or violent behavior, including aggression thatcould cause harm to self or others, over the 12 weeks prior to screening.

  • Current or previous history of a primary independent psychotic disorder.

  • Scoliosis or spinal deformity or surgery making IT injection not feasible in anoutpatient setting

  • History of attempted suicide or suicidal ideation with plan (i.e., active suicidalideation) that required hospital visit and/or change in level of care within 12months prior to screening.

Part 2

  • Prematurely discontinued from Part 1 for any reason (i.e., before the completion ofthe postdose safety follow-up period of Part 1).

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, or with the intention of becoming pregnant during thestudy or within the timeframe in which contraception is required.

  • Concurrent or planned participation in any interventional clinical study, includingcurrent use of an ASO or any HTT-lowering therapy

  • Received any active investigational treatment other than RG6496 during or sincecompletion of Part 1 of the study.

  • Had confirmed Dose-Limiting Adverse Event (DLAE)(s) in Part 1 of the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: RG6496
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
November 19, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
March 05, 2029

Connect with a study center

  • Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires

    Ciudad Autonoma Bs As, C1280AEB
    Argentina

    Active - Recruiting

  • Westmead Hospital

    Westmead, New South Wales 2145
    Australia

    Active - Recruiting

  • Westmead Hospital

    Westmead 2143973, New South Wales 2155400 2145
    Australia

    Site Not Available

  • New Zealand Brain Research Institute

    Christchurch, 8011
    New Zealand

    Active - Recruiting

  • New Zealand Brain Research Institute

    Christchurch 2192362, 8011
    New Zealand

    Site Not Available

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