Title: Safety and effectiveness study of pegzilarginase weekly injections in children under 2 years old with Arginase 1 Deficiency

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What is this study about?

This study focuses on children under two years of age who have Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D), a rare genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down an amino acid called arginine. The study will test a medication called pegzilarginase, which is given as an injection under the skin once per week. This medicine is designed to help reduce the high levels of arginine in the blood that occur in people with this condition.

The purpose of this research is to evaluate how well pegzilarginase works in lowering arginine levels in the blood of young children with Arginase 1 Deficiency. The study will also look at how safe the medication is and how the body processes it. The treatment will continue for 12 weeks, during which children will receive weekly injections of pegzilarginase.

Throughout the study, doctors will monitor the children’s health through regular check-ups and blood tests. They will track various aspects of the children’s development, including their physical abilities and growth. The study will also check how the children’s bodies respond to the medication and whether they develop any reactions to the treatment.

1 Initial treatment phase

You will receive pegzilarginase through subcutaneous injection (injection under the skin)

The treatment will be administered once per week

This phase will continue for 12 weeks

2 Medical monitoring

Your health will be monitored through regular medical check-ups

Blood tests will be performed to measure arginine levels in your blood

Doctors will monitor for any side effects, including reactions at the injection site

Regular physical examinations and heart tests (ECG) will be conducted

Your growth and development will be tracked throughout the study

3 Physical function assessment

Your physical abilities will be evaluated using specific movement tests

These assessments will measure changes in motor function over the 12-week period

The evaluation will be adjusted according to your age and capabilities

4 Blood sample collection

Regular blood samples will be taken to check:

The amount of medication in your blood

Your body’s response to the medication

The presence of antibodies (proteins that your body may produce in response to the medication)

Who Can Join the Study?

  • Child must be less than 24 months old when parents give consent for participation
  • Child must have a confirmed diagnosis of ARG1-D documented in medical records through at least one of these:
    • High levels of arginine in blood plasma
    • Genetic testing showing disease-causing variants
    • Test showing arginase activity in red blood cells
  • Parents or legal guardians must provide written informed consent and agree to follow study requirements
  • Child must have at least one blood plasma arginine measurement of 180 µM or higher during the screening period
  • Child must be able to:
    • Maintain a stable diet with appropriate protein levels as recommended by the dietitian (within 15% variation)
    • Continue current medications that help remove ammonia from the body, if prescribed
  • Child must weigh more than 8 kilograms due to the amount of blood needed for testing during the study

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • History of allergic reactions to pegzilarginase or similar medications
  • Previous participation in clinical trials within the last 30 days
  • Presence of other serious medical conditions that could interfere with the study
  • Age 24 months or older at the time of enrollment
  • Current use of medications that could interact with the study drug
  • Inability to comply with study procedures and visits
  • Presence of significant liver or kidney problems (as these organs process the medication)
  • Active infections or fever at the time of enrollment
  • Known genetic conditions other than Arginase 1 deficiency
  • History of blood disorders that could affect study results
  • Unable to provide blood samples for testing
  • Participation in other treatment programs for Arginase 1 deficiency

Where you can join this trial?

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Verified Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Medical University Of Graz Graz Austria
Unidade Local De Saúde De Santa Maria, E.P.E. Lisbon Portugal

Other Sites

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Austria Austria
Not recruiting
01.11.2024
Portugal Portugal
Not recruiting
01.11.2024

Trial locations

Investigated drugs:

Pegzilarginase is a medication given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously) once per week. It is designed to treat a rare genetic condition called Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D). The medication works by helping to reduce the levels of arginine (an amino acid) in the blood. High levels of arginine can be harmful to patients with ARG1-D. This enzyme replacement therapy aims to help very young children (under 2 years old) who are born with this condition by providing them with a working version of the enzyme they are missing.

Investigated diseases:

Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D) – A rare genetic disorder affecting the body’s ability to break down arginine, an amino acid, due to the lack of a functional arginase 1 enzyme. The condition typically becomes apparent in early childhood, leading to a buildup of arginine and ammonia in the blood. This accumulation can affect various body systems, particularly the nervous system and liver. The disorder causes progressive problems with movement, balance, and coordination. Children with ARG1-D may experience developmental delays and spasticity (tight, stiff muscles).

Trial ID:
2024-510797-25-00
Protocol code:
CAEB1102-301A
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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