Safety and Proof-of-Concept (POC) Study With AMT-130 in Adults With Early Manifest Huntington's Disease

AMT-130 is an investigational, single administration gene therapy intended to modify the disease course for HD. Preclinical studies have shown that AMT-130 lowers huntingtin protein and is associated with decreased progression of Huntington's Disease signs in animal models.

Cohort 1, 2, and 3 evaluated low dose and high dose AMT-130.

Cohort 4 will further evaluate the safety of high dose AMT-130 in participants with low striatal volume. All participants in Cohort 4 will receive high dose AMT-130 and will receive pre- and post-operative dexamethasone.

Cohorts 1 and 2 participants continue follow-up visits through 6 years after receipt of AMT-130. Cohorts 3 and 4 participants continue follow-up visits through 5 years after receipt of AMT-130.

Inclusion criteria

• Able and willing to provide written informed consent prior to the study and study-related procedure
• Participants 25 to 65 years of age of both sexes
• Cohorts 1, 2, & 4: Early manifest HD as defined by a UHDRS total functional capacity (TFC) score of 9 to 13 and EITHER a diagnostic confidence level (DCL) of 4 OR a DCL of 3 if the subject either meets the definition of multidimensional manifest HD (UHDRS question 80) or has cognitive symptoms
• Cohort 3: Early manifest HD as defined by a UHDRS TFC score of ≥ 11 and EITHER a DCL of 4 or a DCL of 3 with either a positive "Yes" response to UHDRS Question 80 (multidimensional manifest diagnosis on motor, cognitive, behavioral, functional) or DSM5 criteria for cognitive disorder (Movement Disorder Society Task Force criteria).
• HTT gene expansion testing with the presence of ≥40 CAG repeats
• Striatal MRI volume requirements per hemisphere:
• Cohorts 1, 2, & 3: Putamen ≥2.5 cm^3 (per side); Caudate ≥2.0 cm^3 (per side)
• Cohort 4: Putamen <2.5 cm^3 (on either side); Caudate <2.0 cm^3 (on either side)
• All HD concomitant medications (addressing motor, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms) must be stable for 3 months prior to Screening with no change in clinical symptoms requiring change in medication prior to anticipated administration procedure
• Able and willing to comply with all procedures and the study visit schedule as outlined in the protocol
• All female participants of childbearing potential (FOCP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening, (and Visit 1A, as appropriate), a negative pregnancy urine dipstick at Baseline, and not be breastfeeding. All FOCPs and sexually mature males must be compliant with a highly effective birth control method.

Exclusion criteria

• Evidence of suicide risk
• Receipt of an experimental agent within 60 days or five half-lives prior to Screening or anytime over the duration of this study.
• Participation in an investigational trial or investigational paradigm (such as exercise/physical activity, cognitive therapy, brain stimulation) within 60 days prior to Screening or anytime over the duration of this study.
• Presence of an implanted deep brain stimulation device, ventriculoperitoneal or other CSF shunt, or other implanted catheter
• Any history of gene therapy, RNA or DNA targeted HD specific investigational agents, such as antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), cell transplantation or any other experimental brain surgery.
• Any contraindication to 3.0 Tesla MRI as per local guidelines
• Brain and spinal pathology that may interfere with the surgical delivery of AMT-130 or represents a significant neurologic comorbid disorder
• Any contraindication to lumbar puncture as per local guidelines
• Malignancy within 5 years of Screening, except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix that has been successfully treated
• Hospitalization for any major medical or surgical procedure involving general anesthesia within 12 weeks of Screening or planned during the study
• Current or recurrent disease, (including pre-existing cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions) infection, or other significant concurrent medical condition or medications that could confound clinical and laboratory evaluations or could affect a participant's safety or their ability to undergo the neurosurgical procedure or comply with the procedures and study visit schedule
• Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the investigational product(s), closely-related compounds, or any of the stated ingredients
• Any known allergy to gadoteridol (ProHance)
• Screening laboratory values (as measured by the central laboratory): a. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >2 × upper limit of normal (ULN) b. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >2 × ULN c. Total bilirubin >2 × ULN d. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) >2 × ULN e. Creatinine >1.5 × ULN f. Platelet count <100,000/mm3g.Prothrombin time (PT) >1.2 × ULN h. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) >1.2 × ULN
• Known allergy, sensitivity, or other contraindication to medications in the immunosuppression regimen in this protocol.
• Any participant with an active infection (e.g., coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) at Screening or at the time of treatment that requires medical intervention. Participants may rescreen, or if screened eligible and an open surgical slot is available, may receive treatment after recovery.
• Cohort 4 ONLY: Inability to establish a safe trajectory to administer AMT-130 to the target structures, as assessed by neuroimaging.