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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Zilganersen (ION373) in Patients With Alexander Disease (AxD)
NCT04849741 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of zilganersen (ION373) in improving or stabilizing gross motor function across the full range of affected domains in patients with AxD.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG zilganersen
Study Locations (13)
Other
- Pediatric Neurology Institute, Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center — Tel Aviv
- Ospedale dei Bambini Vittore Buzzi — Milan
- Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù — Roma
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — London
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust — London
California
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford — Palo Alto
Georgia
- Children's Hospital of Atlanta — Atlanta
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
Pennsylvania
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia
Victoria
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute — Parkville
Quebec
- McGill University Health Centre — Montreal
Kodaira-shi
- National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry — Tokyo
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 54 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-09 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04849741
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04849741 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ionis Pharmaceuticals, which has 55 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Alexander Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04849741 reports 13 study locations spanning 9 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Other, California, Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04849741 about?
NCT04849741 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Zilganersen (ION373) in Patients With Alexander Disease (AxD)". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of zilganersen (ION373) in improving or stabilizing gross motor function across the full range of affected domains in patients with AxD.
What is the current status of trial NCT04849741?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 54 participants. The study started on 2021-06-01. Estimated completion is 2029-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04849741 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alexander Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04849741?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), zilganersen (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04849741?
This trial is sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, which has 55 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04849741 being conducted?
This trial has 13 study locations across California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Victoria. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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