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NCT Number: NCT07135050

Phase 1/2 Study of MZ-1866, an AAV-9 Gene Therapy Delivered by Intracerebroventricular Injection to Participants With Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if MZ-1866 is a safe and tolerable treatment for children and adults with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome.

To evaluate the safety of MZ-1866, the following will be evaluated:

* frequency and severity of adverse events * physical exam, laboratory results and electrocardiogram findings

Participants will:

* receive a single dose of MZ-1866 by intracerebroventricular injection * be seen by the study physician and site staff periodically to assess changes to their health status * be periodically evaluated using neurodevelopmental tools

Caregivers will:

* be interviewed periodically about the health status and development of the participant * keep diaries and complete periodic questionnaires regarding participant symptoms

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Key information

Age range

2 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Litwinsky, Israel

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • The participant has a TCF4 gene mutation confirmed as "pathogenic" or "likely pathogenic" by whole exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing, gene panel, single gene testing, or microarray, performed at an accredited laboratory
  • Clinical phenotype consistent with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome, in the opinion of the investigator
  • The participant, or the participant's parent or legal guardian, is willing to provide access to prior medical records for the collection of demographics and diagnostic and treatment history

Exclusion criteria

  • A deletion that includes the TCF4 gene that is over 12 Mbp in size
  • Another genetic mutation or clinical comorbidity not associated with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome that could potentially confound interpretation of the study data
  • A central nervous system structural or vascular abnormality that is a contraindication to the ICV administration procedure, including but not limited to: signs or symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, history of a space-occupying lesion, or presence of a ventricular shunt that would preclude ICV procedures or safety assessments, or increase risk to the participant
  • Not able to receive prophylactic corticosteroids due to a medical contraindication or participant has a history of a condition that could worsen with corticosteroid therapy as assessed and determined by the Investigator
  • Not able to undergo MRI procedures
  • Cannot be anesthetized for the ICV injection

Treatment and study plan

MZ-1866

Genetic

AAV-9 gene therapy delivered by intracerebroventricular injection

Primary outcomes

  1. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of MZ-1866 in participants with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

    Time frame: Week 104

    Frequency and severity of adverse events of special interest

Secondary outcomes

  1. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of MZ-1866 in participants with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

    Time frame: Week 104

    Frequency and severity of adverse events

  2. To further assess the safety and tolerability of MZ-1866 in participants with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

    Time frame: Week 104

    Frequency of clinically significant physical examination findings, vital signs, laboratory tests and electrocardiograms that are considered outside normal range.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Emily Radomile

CONTACT

[email protected]

1-844-446-2494

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mahzi Therapeutics

Industry

Collaborators

  • California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)

Registry information

Official study title

Phase 1/2 First-in-Human Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of MZ-1866, an AAV-9 Gene Therapy Delivered by Intracerebroventricular Injection to Participants With Pitt Hopkins Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2029
Study completion
2029
First posted
Aug 21, 2025
Registry last updated
May 11, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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