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Safety of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A Phase 2a, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04632225
Acronym
REViVALS-1A
Enrollment
18
Registered
2020-11-17
Start date
2021-03-09
Completion date
2024-07-15
Last updated
2025-10-06

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Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of intramuscular administration of Engensis in Participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as compared to Placebo. Safety will be assessed by incidences of treatment-emergent adverse events, treatment-emergent serious adverse events, injection site reactions and other adverse events of special interest, and the clinically significant laboratory values after injections of Engensis compared to Placebo. Exploratory endpoints include assessment of muscle function using the Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale subscores for Fine and Gross Motor Function; muscle strength by quantitative testing using handheld dynamometry and the Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength where available; quality of life using the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment Questionnaire-40; patient global impression of change, clinical global impression of change, and clinical global impression of severity; and evaluation of lung function using Slow Vital Capacity. Muscle biopsies will be performed during the study for future biomarker analyses.

Detailed description

VMALS-002-2 was a controlled study to evaluate the safety of intramuscular administration of Engensis to subjects with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, as compared to Placebo. Subjects randomly assigned to Engensis were to receive a total dose of 192 mg Engensis divided into 3 treatment cycles of 64 mg Engensis each. A dosing schedule developed from those used in the Phase 1/2 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis study and in three diabetic peripheral neuropathy studies were used in this study. The intramuscular injections to each target muscle group were divided into three Injection Visits (equal halves), two weeks apart on Days 0, and 14, with retreatment at Days 60 and 74, and Days 120 and 134. Engensis was delivered in a solution of 0.5 mg VM202/mL. Results from this Phase 1/2 study suggest that targeted delivery of hepatic growth factor to motor neurons via intramuscular injections of Engensis was safe and well tolerated, based on data from 18 enrolled subjects who were followed through 90 days after the first injection \[Sufit et al., 2017\]. Following injections until Day 90, a plateau or a relative slowing in decline of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale scores and muscle strength was noted, suggesting a slowing of disease progression. After 90 days, the plateau was no longer observed in the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale, with the notable exception of a trend toward better preservation of bulbar and breathing functions as measured by the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale subscore, which appeared to persist out to 180 days. The change in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale total score over time or slope (\>0, indicating clinical stability or improvement) following Engensis treatment was greatest at 2 months in 50% of subjects. At 3 months following Engensis, this improvement was observed in 25% of subjects. Muscle strength was stable for the first 3 months following Engensis administration and then steadily declined in both upper and lower limbs at subsequent months.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALEngensis

Lyophilized biologic to be reconstituted containing Engensis

OTHERPlacebo

Injectable liquid

Sponsors

Helixmith Co., Ltd.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Clinically definite or probable Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or laboratory-supported probable Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as defined in the revised El Escorial/Airlie House diagnostic criteria 2. The site of onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis symptoms is a limb and experiencing symptoms of lower motor dysfunction (e.g., weakness, atrophy, cramps, poor circulation, etc.) with upper motor neuron symptoms (e.g., weakness, brisk reflexes, spasticity) 3. Onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis symptoms ≤ 4 years 4. Slow Vital Capacity ≥ 50% of predicted value at Screening 5. Not taking riluzole, or on a stable dose (defined as no noted toxicities) for at least 30 days prior to Screening and throughout the study 6. Not taking edaravone or on a maintenance cycle for at least 30 days prior to Screening and throughout the study 7. For females of childbearing potential, a negative urine pregnancy test at Screening and on Day 0 8. Male Participants and their female partners must agree to use double-barrier contraception during the study or provide proof of postmenopausal state (minimum 1 year) or surgical sterility 9. Male Participants must not donate sperm during the study 10. Female Participants must be nonpregnant, nonlactating, and either postmenopausal for at least 1 year, or surgically sterile for at least 3 months, or agree to use double-barrier contraception from 28 days prior to randomization (Day 0) and/or their last confirmed menstrual period prior to study randomization (whichever is longer) until the end of the study 11. Capable of complying and willing to comply with the requirements and restrictions in the informed consent form and this protocol 12. Willing to forgo new experimental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis treatments for at least 6 months following randomization

Exclusion criteria

1. Progressive or degenerative neurological disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological or vascular disorders felt by the Investigator to preclude participation 2. Requires tracheotomy ventilation or noninvasive ventilation related to bulbar function 3. Evidence by physical examination, history, or laboratory evaluation of significant concomitant disease with a life expectancy of \< 6 months at Screening 4. International Normalized Ratio values \>2.0 5. Platelet count \<100,000/µL 6. Inflammatory disorder of the blood vessels (inflammatory angiopathy or vasculitis, such as Buerger's disease) 7. Active infection (chronic infection or severe active infection that may compromise the Participant's wellbeing or participation in the study in the Investigator's judgment) 8. Chronic inflammatory disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis) 9. Positive human immunodeficiency virus or human T-cell lymphotrophic virus I/II test at Screening 10. Active acute or chronic hepatitis B 11. Active hepatitis C 12. Immunosuppression due to underlying disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus) or to currently receiving immunosuppressive drugs, (e.g., chemotherapy, corticosteroids) or to radiation therapy 13. Stroke or myocardial infarction within 3 months prior to Screening 14. Active deep vein thrombosis 15. Recent history (\< 3 years) or presence of cancer except basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that was excised and has shown no evidence of recurrence for at least 1 year 16. Major psychiatric disorder diagnosed in the past 6 months that has not been stabilized or in the Investigator's opinion would not allow the patient to participate in the scheduled procedures 17. Use of an investigational drug for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in the past 30 days or 5 half-lives (if available), whichever is longer, or previous participation in a clinical study with Engensis 18. Stem cell administration for investigational treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or other conditions in the 6 months prior to Screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Safety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboFrom the Day 0 Visit to the Day 180 VisitIncidence of treatment-emergent adverse events in more than or equal to 10% of subjects, and treatment-emergent serious adverse events after injections, injection site reactions, and clinically significant laboratory values for Engensis compared to Placebo.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Evaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryDay 0 to Day 180As assessed bilaterally by Hand-Held Dynamometry in muscles in the upper and lower extremities. Muscle Strength as Measured by Handheld Dynamometry (lbs.) and Change from Baseline to Day 180 by Muscle Group (ITT Population)
Evaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Accurate Test of Limb Isometric StrengthDay 0 to Day 180As assessed bilaterally by the Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength where available. Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength - Muscle strength values for each muscle group and change from Baseline were presented, neither descriptive statistics presented by visit and treatment group.
Evaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 0 to Day 84, and Day 0 to 180The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment Questionnaire has 40 items (ALSAQ-40), and is a standardized Quality of Life assessment. The Participant completes the 40 questions in the ALSAQ-40 with 5 categories: Physical Mobility, Activities of Daily Living and Independence, Eating and Drinking, Communication, and Emotional Reactions. Each question has 5 responses to select from: 0-Never (Best Case), 1-Rarely, 2-Sometime, 3-Often, and 4-Always (Worst Case). Note for each question there is a Minimum of 0 (Best), to the Maximum 4 (Worst). Decreasing scores indicates improvement of symptoms. The Total ALSAQ-40 scores are per Category as percentages of 100% maximum. Each Category percentage is summed for the Intent-to-treat Population. The Change from Baseline is displayed in the Table. ALSAQ-40 was completed at the pre-dose visit (Day 0), and at the Day 84 and Day 180 visits. The Total Change From Baseline is calculated for the Day 84 visit, and the Day 180 visit.
Evaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 and Day 180 (End of Study or Early Termination)The subject's impression of change after treatment was measured with the Patient Global Impression of Change questionnaire through use of the electronic Patient Reported Outcome . This questionnaire measures the subject's perception of how treatment has affected their level of activity, symptoms, emotions, and overall quality of life. Each descriptor is ranked on an increasing improvement scale; where 1 = No change (or condition has got worse), 2=Almost the same, hardly any change at all, 3=A little better, but no noticeable change, 4=Somewhat better, but the change has not made any real difference, 5=Moderately better, and a slight but noticeable change, 6=Better, and a definite improvement that has made a real and worthwhile difference, and 7 = A great deal better, and a considerable improvement that has made all the difference. The test was self-administered on Days 84 and 180.
Changes in Muscle Function Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 0 to Day 180Change from Baseline (Day 0) in total mean Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores, subscores for Fine and Gross Motor Functions and Bulbar Function, and slope of the total score. The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores includes twelve questions that ask the physician to rate his/her impression of the patient's level of functional impairment in performing one of twelve common tasks e.g., climbing stairs). Each task is rated on a five-point scale from 0 = can't do, to 4 = normal ability. Individual item scores are summed to produce a reported score of between 0 = worst and 48 = best. The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores was conducted at Screening, pre-dose on Days 0, 60, and 120, and on Days 30, 84, 144, and 180.
To Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 0 to Day 180Slow vital capacity is a pulmonary function test that quantifies the volume of air that can be slowly exhaled after slow maximum inhalation, and was to be measured at Screening, pre-dose on Days 60 and 120, and on Days 30, 84, 144, and 180.
To Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - TracheostomyDay 0 to Day 180Total Participants that experienced Tracheostomy during the study in the Intent-to-treat population.
To Determine Effects of Engensis on Survival Compared to Placebo - DeathsDay 0 to Day 180Participants that died during the study, for all causes including Treatment Emergent Adverse Events, or Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse Events, leading to study discontinuation, or study drug withdrawal in any subject.
Evaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 to Day 180The Clinical Global Impression of Change is a validated instrument completed by observers as an assessment of Quality of Life. The Clinical Global Impression of Change is an 8-point scale with scores ranging from Marked Improvement, Moderate Improvement, Minimal Improvement, Slight Improvement, and Unchanged (or Worse), along with an efficacy index with questions in a matrix for therapeutic effect and side effects.The test was completed on Days 84 and 180/ Early Termination.

Countries

South Korea, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Engensis
64 mg Engensis per Treatment Cycle, with each of 3 cycles composed of 2 days of 128 injections each to the right and left target muscles, spaced 2 weeks apart Engensis: Lyophilized biologic to be reconstituted containing Engensis
12
Placebo
32 mL of Placebo per Treatment Cycle, with each of 3 cycles composed of 2 days of 128 injections each to the right and left target muscles, spaced 2 weeks apart Placebo: Injectable liquid
6
Total18

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject22

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicEngensisPlaceboTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
12 Participants6 Participants18 Participants
Age, Continuous46 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.2
52.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.45
48.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.67
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants6 Participants18 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
5 Participants2 Participants7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 Participants4 Participants11 Participants
Region of Enrollment
South Korea
5 participants2 participants7 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
7 participants4 participants11 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants2 Participants4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants4 Participants14 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 120 / 6
other
Total, other adverse events
10 / 125 / 6
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 120 / 6

Outcome results

Primary

Safety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to Placebo

Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events in more than or equal to 10% of subjects, and treatment-emergent serious adverse events after injections, injection site reactions, and clinically significant laboratory values for Engensis compared to Placebo.

Time frame: From the Day 0 Visit to the Day 180 Visit

Population: Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events in ≥10% of Subjects Overall by System Organ Class and Preferred Term (Safety Analysis Population)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInjection Site bruising4 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboPyrexia3 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInjection site pain2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboAsthenia0 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboFatigue1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboArthralgia2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMuscle spasms1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMusculoskeletal stiffness2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboBack pain2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboJoint range of motion decreased1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMyalgia0 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMuscle contractions involuntary2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboDysarthria1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboHeadache1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboCough3 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboRhinorrhoea2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboDiarrhoea2 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboNausea1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboCOVID-195 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInsomnia1 Participants
EngensisSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboHypertension1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMyalgia2 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInjection Site bruising3 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboCOVID-191 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboPyrexia1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMuscle contractions involuntary1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInjection site pain1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboDiarrhoea0 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboAsthenia2 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboDysarthria1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboFatigue1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboHypertension1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboArthralgia0 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboHeadache1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMuscle spasms1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboNausea1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboMusculoskeletal stiffness0 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboCough1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboBack pain0 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboInsomnia1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboJoint range of motion decreased1 Participants
PlaceboSafety of Intramuscular Injections of Engensis in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Compared to PlaceboRhinorrhoea1 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Changes in Muscle Function Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo

Change from Baseline (Day 0) in total mean Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores, subscores for Fine and Gross Motor Functions and Bulbar Function, and slope of the total score. The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores includes twelve questions that ask the physician to rate his/her impression of the patient's level of functional impairment in performing one of twelve common tasks e.g., climbing stairs). Each task is rated on a five-point scale from 0 = can't do, to 4 = normal ability. Individual item scores are summed to produce a reported score of between 0 = worst and 48 = best. The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores was conducted at Screening, pre-dose on Days 0, 60, and 120, and on Days 30, 84, 144, and 180.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Function Rating scores - Change from Baseline to Day 180 (ITT Population)

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
EngensisChanges in Muscle Function Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo-5.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.2
PlaceboChanges in Muscle Function Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo-4.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.76
Other Pre-specified

Evaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo

The Clinical Global Impression of Change is a validated instrument completed by observers as an assessment of Quality of Life. The Clinical Global Impression of Change is an 8-point scale with scores ranging from Marked Improvement, Moderate Improvement, Minimal Improvement, Slight Improvement, and Unchanged (or Worse), along with an efficacy index with questions in a matrix for therapeutic effect and side effects.The test was completed on Days 84 and 180/ Early Termination.

Time frame: Day 84 to Day 180

Population: Clinical Global Impression of Change - ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - No change3 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Minimally worse4 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - Minimally worse5 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Much worse2 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Minimally improved0 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- No change4 Participants
EngensisEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - Minimally improved2 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- No change2 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - Minimally improved3 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - Minimally worse1 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 84 - No change2 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Minimally improved1 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Minimally worse0 Participants
PlaceboEvaluation of Clinical Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd Study/Early term- Much worse1 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Evaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength

As assessed bilaterally by the Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength where available. Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength - Muscle strength values for each muscle group and change from Baseline were presented, neither descriptive statistics presented by visit and treatment group.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: The Accurate Test of Limb Isometric Strength was not performed on any subject due to sites not being trained or were unable to conduct the procedure.

Other Pre-specified

Evaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held Dynamometry

As assessed bilaterally by Hand-Held Dynamometry in muscles in the upper and lower extremities. Muscle Strength as Measured by Handheld Dynamometry (lbs.) and Change from Baseline to Day 180 by Muscle Group (ITT Population)

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Pollicus Brevis, right-2.174 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.2892
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryWrist Extension, left-7.162 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 7.894
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Digiti Minimi, left-0.17 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.122
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Flexion, left-10.562 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 12.7571
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Digiti Minimi, right-1.028 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.1762
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryWrist Extension, right-6.53 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 10.081
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryHip Flexion, left-14.82 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 23.235
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Extension, left-6.424 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 11.0173
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryHip Flexion, right-13.12 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 18.239
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryFirst Dorsal Interosseous, left-0.712 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.262
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Flexion, left-14.018 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 19.2911
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryShoulder Flexion, right-7.608 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 9.2493
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Flexion, right-12.64 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 11.764
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryFirst Dorsal Interosseous, right-0.808 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.035
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Extension, left-14.966 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 10.2662
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Extension, right-6.83 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 8.925
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Extension, right-13.022 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 6.5484
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Pollicus Brevis, left-2.188 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 2.7008
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAnkle Dorsiflexion, left-13.28 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 18.262
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Flexion, right-10.68 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 11.813
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAnkle Dorsiflexion, right-14.30 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 15.165
EngensisEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryShoulder Flexion, left-6.48 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 8.317
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAnkle Dorsiflexion, right-4.03 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.8
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryShoulder Flexion, left-3.33 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.552
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryShoulder Flexion, right-2.100 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.4234
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Flexion, left-3.250 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.4004
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Flexion, right-1.68 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 3.174
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Extension, left2.350 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 1.159
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryElbow Extension, right-1.08 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 5.171
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryWrist Extension, left4.943 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 8.5556
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryWrist Extension, right-2.18 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.35
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryFirst Dorsal Interosseous, left-0.150 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0.3
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryFirst Dorsal Interosseous, right-0.050 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0.1
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Pollicus Brevis, left0.200 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0.4
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Pollicus Brevis, right0.050 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0.1
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Digiti Minimi, left0.00 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAbductor Digiti Minimi, right0.00 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 0
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryHip Flexion, left0.15 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 23.742
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryHip Flexion, right-1.88 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 20.747
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Flexion, left-1.575 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 6.2809
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Flexion, right-1.73 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 5.904
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Extension, left-1.725 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 4.2366
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryKnee Extension, right0.125 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 5.969
PlaceboEvaluation of Muscle Strength Changes Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Hand-Held DynamometryAnkle Dorsiflexion, left-3.80 Pounds (lbs.)Standard Deviation 3.586
Other Pre-specified

Evaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo

The subject's impression of change after treatment was measured with the Patient Global Impression of Change questionnaire through use of the electronic Patient Reported Outcome . This questionnaire measures the subject's perception of how treatment has affected their level of activity, symptoms, emotions, and overall quality of life. Each descriptor is ranked on an increasing improvement scale; where 1 = No change (or condition has got worse), 2=Almost the same, hardly any change at all, 3=A little better, but no noticeable change, 4=Somewhat better, but the change has not made any real difference, 5=Moderately better, and a slight but noticeable change, 6=Better, and a definite improvement that has made a real and worthwhile difference, and 7 = A great deal better, and a considerable improvement that has made all the difference. The test was self-administered on Days 84 and 180.

Time frame: Day 84 and Day 180 (End of Study or Early Termination)

Population: Patient Global Impression of Change - ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
EngensisEvaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 843.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.81
EngensisEvaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd of Study / Early Term- Day 1802.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.46
PlaceboEvaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboDay 844.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.89
PlaceboEvaluation of Patient Reported Outcome Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to PlaceboEnd of Study / Early Term- Day 1804.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Other Pre-specified

Evaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory Outcome

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment Questionnaire has 40 items (ALSAQ-40), and is a standardized Quality of Life assessment. The Participant completes the 40 questions in the ALSAQ-40 with 5 categories: Physical Mobility, Activities of Daily Living and Independence, Eating and Drinking, Communication, and Emotional Reactions. Each question has 5 responses to select from: 0-Never (Best Case), 1-Rarely, 2-Sometime, 3-Often, and 4-Always (Worst Case). Note for each question there is a Minimum of 0 (Best), to the Maximum 4 (Worst). Decreasing scores indicates improvement of symptoms. The Total ALSAQ-40 scores are per Category as percentages of 100% maximum. Each Category percentage is summed for the Intent-to-treat Population. The Change from Baseline is displayed in the Table. ALSAQ-40 was completed at the pre-dose visit (Day 0), and at the Day 84 and Day 180 visits. The Total Change From Baseline is calculated for the Day 84 visit, and the Day 180 visit.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 84, and Day 0 to 180

Population: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assessment Questionnaire. Percent Change from Baseline (ITT Population) for Engensis and Placebo.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Physical Mobility1.88 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 20.255
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Physical Mobility13.44 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 24.014
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Activities of Daily Living/Independence10.31 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 9.396
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Activities of Daily Living/Independence15.94 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 17.369
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Eating and Drinking8.34 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 12.596
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Eating and Drinking17.73 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 18.623
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Communication11.15 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 24.334
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Communication24.56 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 27.69
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Emotional Functioning7.81 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 24.401
EngensisEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Emotional Functioning20.00 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 21.423
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Communication11.60 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 25.977
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Physical Mobility-1.5 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 5.755
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Eating and Drinking14.58 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 21.886
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Physical Mobility11.88 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 17.366
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Emotional Functioning11.25 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 11.087
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Activities of Daily Living/Independence0.50 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 8.178
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Communication7.14 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 13.363
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 180 - Activities of Daily Living/Independence11.25 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 12.332
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Emotional Functioning6.00 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 6.755
PlaceboEvaluation of Quality of Life Improvement Following Engensis Injections Compared to Placebo - Exploratory OutcomeDay 84 - Eating and Drinking11.66 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 21.732
Other Pre-specified

To Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital Capacity

Slow vital capacity is a pulmonary function test that quantifies the volume of air that can be slowly exhaled after slow maximum inhalation, and was to be measured at Screening, pre-dose on Days 60 and 120, and on Days 30, 84, 144, and 180.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: Slow Vital Capacity Percent Change from Baseline by Visit (ITT Population)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 30-3.31 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 4.191
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 60 (pre-dose)-6.50 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 9.439
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 84-6.50 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 11.808
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 120 (pre-dose)-12.76 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 13.363
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 144-13.46 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 17.605
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 180-17.80 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 17.308
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 144-9.04 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 15.925
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 302.53 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 7.501
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 120 (pre-dose)-8.84 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 12.916
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 60 (pre-dose)-3.90 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 9.173
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 180-1.75 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 10.046
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Slow Vital CapacityDay 84-2.3 percentage of Change from BaselineStandard Deviation 9.182
Other Pre-specified

To Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Tracheostomy

Total Participants that experienced Tracheostomy during the study in the Intent-to-treat population.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: Participants that Experienced Tracheostomy during the study - ITT Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Tracheostomy0 Participants
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Respiratory Function Compared to Placebo - Tracheostomy0 Participants
Other Pre-specified

To Determine Effects of Engensis on Survival Compared to Placebo - Deaths

Participants that died during the study, for all causes including Treatment Emergent Adverse Events, or Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse Events, leading to study discontinuation, or study drug withdrawal in any subject.

Time frame: Day 0 to Day 180

Population: Time to All-Cause Death - ITT Population

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
EngensisTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Survival Compared to Placebo - Deaths0 Participants
PlaceboTo Determine Effects of Engensis on Survival Compared to Placebo - Deaths0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026