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Study to evaluate QR-421a in subjects with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) due to mutations in exon 13 of the USH2A Gene

A First-in-Human Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of QR-421a in Subjects with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene - STELLAR

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2018-002433-38-FR
Enrollment
18
Registered
2018-11-16
Start date
2019-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10038914 Term: Retinitis pigmentosa System Organ Class: 10010331 - Congenital, familial and genetic disorders

Interventions

Sponsors

ProQR Therapeutics
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Male or female, = 18 years of age. • Clinical presentation consistent with RP with Usher syndrome type 2 or NSRP, based on ophthalmic, audiologic, and vestibular examinations. • An ERG result consistent with RP with Usher syndrome type 2 or NSRP. • A molecular diagnosis of homozygosity or compound heterozygosity for 1 or more pathogenic exon 13 mutations in the USH2A gene, based on genetic analysis upon Sponsor approval. • No limitations to OCT image collection that would prevent high quality, reliable images from being obtained in both eyes (including outer segment [OS] thickness and volume, outer nuclear layer [ONL] thickness, total receptor (TR) thickness, EZ horizontal and vertical widths, apparent continuous EZ area, central macula thickness [CMT], grading of cystic macular lesions [CML] if any), as determined by the reading center. • Reliable perimetry measurements in both eyes, as described in the Study Reference Manual and determined by the reading center. • Clear ocular media and adequate pupillary dilation to permit good quality retinal imaging, as assessed by the Investigator. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 16 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Presence of additional non-exon 13 USH2A pathogenic mutation(s) on the USH2A allele carrying the exon 13 mutation in subjects who are compound heterozygous for mutations in exon 13. • Presence of non-exon 13 USH2A pathogenic mutation(s) on both USH2A alleles in subjects who are homozygous for mutations in exon 13. • Presence of pathogenic mutations in genes (other than the USH2A gene) associated with Usher syndrome Type 2 or NSRP, or other inherited retinal degenerative diseases or syndromes. • Any contraindication to IVT injection according to the Investigator’s clinical judgment and international guidelines. • Nystagmus or unstable fixation. • Amblyopia. • Prior receipt of intraocular surgery or procedure or IVT injection within 12 weeks prior to study start or planned intraocular surgery or procedure during the course of the study. • Any prior treatment with genetic therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of QR-421a.;Secondary Objective: To evaluate the serum pharmacokinetics (PK) of QR-421a. To evaluate the efficacy of QR-421a, as assessed by functional and structural outcome measures. To evaluate the dose-response and duration of structural and functional effects of a single dose of QR-421a. ;Primary end point(s): • Frequency and severity of ocular adverse events (AEs) in the treatment and contralateral eye. • Frequency and severity of non-ocular AEs. ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: At multiple timepoints up to 12 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): • PK profile of QR-421a in serum. • Change in Dark Adapted Chromatic (DAC) VF. • Change in static VF. • Change in Ellipsoid Zone (EZ) area by optical coherence tomography (OCT). • Change in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA). • Change in semi-kinetic VF. • Change in microperimetry. • Changes in ERG ((International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision [ISCEV] standard for full-field clinical ERG). • Changes in near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF).;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: At multiple timepoints up to 12 months.

Countries

Belgium, Canada, France, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Trial Manager

ProQR Therapeutics

clinical@proqr.com31881667000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026