Early Access Program for Ulefnersen in Children, Adolescents and Adults With FUS-associated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (FUS-ALS)

Trial statusAvailable
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeExpanded Access
Biological sexAll
Age10+
SponsorOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

About this trial

This expanded access program provides access to ulefnersen for eligible patients with FUS-associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (FUS-ALS) who meet protocol-defined eligibility criteria. Access is intended from the availability of FUSION clinical trial results until commercial availability of ulefnersen in participating countries. Ulefnersen is provided free of charge.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Ability to provide written informed consent (and assent, when required based on age and local requirements) before participation.

Confirmed disease-causing (pathogenic) variant in the FUS gene, verified by an approved genetic testing laboratory and reviewed by the program geneticist.

Age 10 years or older, with test results, signs, or symptoms showing ongoing loss of motor nerve cells consistent with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Medical ability to undergo repeated injections into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and other program-related procedures.

Disqualifiers

Any active or ongoing medical condition that, in the opinion of the treating physician, may increase the risk of treatment with ulefnersen.

Any medical condition or circumstance that makes repeated spinal taps (lumbar punctures) unsafe or unsuitable.

Expected need for treatment with blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants) or medicines that reduce blood clotting (antiplatelet medications) during the program, as determined by the treating physician.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Ulefnersen

    Drug

    Antisense oligonucleotide solution for intrathecal injection.

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Trial outcomes

This trial has no outcomes listed.

Locations

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