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An AAV Gene Therapy Trial of AFTX-201 in Adults With BAG3-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

A Phase 1/2 Multicenter, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation and Dose-Expansion Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamics, and Preliminary Efficacy of AFTX-201 Administered to Adult Participants With BCL2-Associated Athanogene 3 (BAG3) Mutation-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: UPBEAT Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07426419
Acronym
UPBEAT
Enrollment
22
Registered
2026-02-23
Start date
2026-09-01
Completion date
2032-12-01
Last updated
2026-09-01

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

Conditions

BAG3 Mutation Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Keywords

AFTX-201, Gene Therapy, AAV, BAG3, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, DCM, ATC-0187

Brief summary

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, dose-exploration and dose-expansion, clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of a single intravenous infusion of AFTX-201 in adults with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 gene mutation

Detailed description

Participants will receive a single intravenous infusion of AFTX-201 and will be followed for safety and clinical assessments. The study includes short-term safety monitoring and long-term follow-up for up to 60 months

Interventions

GENETICAFTX-201

AFTX-201 is a gene therapy product consisting of the ATC-0187 capsid containing the BCL2-associated Athanogene 3 (BAG3) transgene. It is administered as a single intravenous infusion

Sponsors

Affinia Therapeutics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Male or female, 18 to 70 years of age Truncating mutation in BAG3 Dilated cardiomyopathy with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 45% NYHA Class II or III heart failure symptoms NT-proBNP ≥ 300 pg/mL for subjects in sinus rhythm or paced rhythm, or ≥ 600 pg/mL for subjects in atrial fibrillation Willing and able to sign informed consent and comply with study procedures

Exclusion criteria

Prior myocardial infarction, heart transplant, or presence/requirement of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) IV therapy with positive inotropes, vasodilators, or diuretics for heart failure within 30 days prior to enrollment Positive neutralizing antibodies to ATC-0187 Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would place the subject at undue risk or interfere with study participation or interpretation of results

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)Baseline through 12 monthsSafety and tolerability of AFTX-201 over 12 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ)Baseline through 12 monthsAssessment of the impact of a single IV dose of AFTX-201 on quality of life
Number of participants with adverse events during long-term follow-upBaseline through 60 monthsSafety and tolerability of AFTX-201 over 60 months
Change from baseline in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classBaseline through 12 monthsAssessment of the impact of a single IV dose of AFTX-201 on features of heart failure (HF) including functional classification by New York Heart Association (NYHA) class
Change from baseline in pharmacodynamic biomarkersBaseline through 12 monthsAssessment of the extent of AFTX-201 transduction and myocardial BAG3 protein expression after a single IV dose
Change from baseline in measurement of cardiac function including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)Baseline through 12 monthsAssessment of the impact of a single IV dose of AFTX-201 on measurement of cardiovascular function
Change from baseline in measurement of cardiac function including peak oxygen consumption (pVO2) by cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)Baseline through 12 monthsAssessment of the impact of a single IV dose of AFTX-201 on measurement of cardiovascular function

Countries

Canada, United States

Contacts

CONTACTClinical Trials Information
clinicaltrials@affiniatx.com(617) 430-7817

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 2, 2026