Huntington's DiseasePhase 2NCT05107128
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of SAGE-718 on Cognitive Function in Participants With Huntington's Disease (HD)
A Phase 2 study testing SAGE-718 in people with Huntington's Disease, run by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 49 sites in 4 countries.
Trial summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of SAGE-718 on cognitive performance and functioning in participants with HD. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Huntington's Disease
- What is being tested?
- SAGE-718
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 189 participants
- Where
- 49 sitesin 4 countries
- Study dates
- 26 Jan 2022to 3 Oct 2024
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Meet all the following criteria for HD at Screening (Days -28 to -2):
- Genetically confirmed disease with huntingtin gene CAG expansion greater than or equal to (≥) 36.
- At screening, Unified Huntington's Disease Rating Scale (UHDRS)-Total Functional Capacity (TFC) score greater than (>) 6 and less than (<)13, suggesting no more than a moderate level of functional impairment.
- No features of juvenile HD.
- Score of 15 to 25 (inclusive) on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) at screening indicating the presence of cognitive impairment.
- Be willing to invite a study partner, if available, who is reliable, competent, and at least 18 years of age to participate in the study.
- Be ambulatory (use of assistance devices such as a walker or cane is acceptable, as is occasional use of wheelchair, as judged by the investigator. Individuals requiring a wheelchair on a regular basis are excluded), able to travel to the study center, and, as judged by the investigator, is likely to be able to continue to travel to the study center to complete study visits for the duration of the study.
- Completion of Huntington's Disease Cognitive Assessment Battery (HD-CAB) Trail Making-B Test in less than 240 seconds at Screening (Days -28 to -2).
Who cannot join
- Have participated in a previous clinical study of SAGE-718, have previous exposure to gene therapy, have participated in any HD investigational drug, biologic, or device trial within 180 days, or a non-HD drug, biologic, or device trial within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer).
- (Note: Participants with confirmation of enrollment in the placebo arm of these trials would not be excluded.)
- Have a diagnosis of an ongoing neurodegenerative condition other than HD, including but not limited to Alzheimer's Disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, or Parkinson's Disease.
Trial locations and contacts
49 sites in 4 countries.
49 sites in 4 countries
United States34 sites
Sage Investigational Site
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
Sage Investigational Site
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Sage Investigational Site
Boca Raton, Florida, 33486
Sage Investigational Site
Boston, Massachusetts, 02129
Sage Investigational Site
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
Sage Investigational Site
Buffalo, New York, 14221
Sage Investigational Site
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599
Sage Investigational Site
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425
Sage Investigational Site
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Sage Investigational Site
Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Sage Investigational Site
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
Sage Investigational Site
Durham, North Carolina, 27705
Sage Investigational Site
Englewood, Colorado, 80113
Sage Investigational Site
Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Sage Investigational Site
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817
Sage Investigational Site
Houston, Texas, 77030
Sage Investigational Site
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
Sage Investigational Site
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
Sage Investigational Site
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160
Sage Investigational Site
Kirkland, Washington, 98034
Sage Investigational Site
La Jolla, California, 92037
Sage Investigational Site
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Sage Investigational Site
Los Angeles, California, 90095
Sage Investigational Site
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792
Sage Investigational Site
Memphis, Tennessee, 38157
Sage Investigational Site
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212
Sage Investigational Site
New York, New York, 10032
Sage Investigational Site
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
Sage Investigational Site
Richmond, Virginia, 23298
Sage Investigational Site
Sacramento, California, 95817
Sage Investigational Site
Spokane, Washington, 99202
Sage Investigational Site
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Sage Investigational Site
Toledo, Ohio, 43614
Sage Investigational Site
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007
United Kingdom8 sites
Sage Investigational Site
Aberdeen, AB25 2ZA
Sage Investigational Site
Birmingham, B15 2FG
Sage Investigational Site
Cardiff, CF10 3AX
Sage Investigational Site
Leeds, LS7 4SA
Sage Investigational Site
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD
Sage Investigational Site
Plymouth, PL6 8BT
Sage Investigational Site
Southampton, SO16 6YD
Sage Investigational Site
Tooting, London, SW17 0QT
Australia4 sites
Sage Investigational Site
Bethlehem, Victoria, 3162
Sage Investigational Site
Herston, Queensland, 4029
Sage Investigational Site
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009
Sage Investigational Site
Westmead, New South Wales, 2145
Canada3 sites
Sage Investigational Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1N2
Sage Investigational Site
Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0A9
Sage Investigational Site
North York, Ontario, M2K 1E1
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Effect of SAGE-718 on Cognitive Function in Participants With Huntington's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of SAGE-718 on cognitive performance and functioning in participants with HD.
- Conditions
- Huntington's Disease
- Being tested
- SAGE-718, Placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Huntington Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SAGE-718Drug
Oral capsules.
PlaceboDrug
SAGE-718-matching oral capsules.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants will receive SAGE-718-matching placebo, orally, once daily (QD) for up to Day 84. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
| SAGE-718 | Experimental | Participants will receive SAGE-718, 1.2 milligrams (mg), capsules, orally, QD for Days 1 to 27, followed by 0.9 mg for the remainder of the treatment period up to Day 84. Receives: Drug: SAGE-718 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in the SDMT
The SDMT evaluates the tracking of cognitive function over time and for the early detection of cognitive impairment. The test assesses sustained attention, processing speed, visual scanning, and psychomotor speed, with the total score reflecting the number of correct pairings (out of 110 possible) completed within 90 seconds. Scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Secondary outcomes (7)
Change From Baseline in the Unified Huntington's Disease Rating Scale (UHDRS) - Independence Scale
The UHDRS is a multi-domain clinical rating scale for assessment of functional capacity in HD. Independence Scale, Part V of the UHDRS, is a single-item measure to assess a participant's ability to function independently in daily activities across all stages of HD. Total score ranges from 10 to 100, with higher scores indicating better functioning. Negative change from baseline indicates worsening in functional ability.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Trail Making Test Part B
The Trail Making test is a speeded graphomotor test of visual attention and task switching. Part B includes a set-switching component that requires participants to connect a series of alternating numbers and letters in order from lowest to highest (i.e., 1-A-2-B-3-C) in the shortest time possible. The time limit to complete the task is 240 seconds, at which point the test is stopped and scored using the maximum allowable time if not yet completed. Greater time indicates greater impairment. Negative change from baseline indicates less impairment.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the One Touch Stockings of Cambridge (OTS-Mean Latency Until Correct Response)
The OTS is a computerized test of executive function to assess problem-solving and planning ability. In this task, participants are shown a set of colored balls and must determine the minimum number of moves required to match a target arrangement by moving one ball at a time into one of two available locations. The goal is to perform the task using the smallest number of moves possible. The participant selects the correct number of moves from the options shown on the screen. The time to correct response is measured. Longer times indicate greater impairment. Negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in performance.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Paced Tapping Test (PTAP)
The PTAP is a test of motor timing in which participants synchronize their finger taps with auditory pacing tones during an initial paced phase. This is followed by a self-paced phase, where the tones are removed, and the participant continues tapping until a final auditory cue signals the end of the test. The primary outcome is paced tapping consistency, calculated as the inverse of the standard deviation of the intertap intervals per millisecond (1/msec), with no range specified. Higher values indicate greater timing accuracy.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Huntington's Disease Everyday Functioning (Hi-DEF) Home Subdomain Score
Hi-DEF Scale: self-reported measure to capture difficulties experienced in daily life due to HD across 4 areas of functioning: At home, At work, Driving, \& Relationships. Full scale comprises 40 items which ask participants to rate their functioning difficulty using 5-point Likert scale from 1 (No Difficulty) to 5 (Cannot do this anymore) on first 3 domains (home, work \& driving), \& 4-point scale from 1 (Never) to 4 (Always)for Relationships. Hi-DEF total score ranges from 0-154, higher score=greater difficulty. For Home subdomain, before scores can be calculated, data from item responses should be rescored so as: lowest item-level score=0 \& highest item-level score= 4. Hence, Home subdomain has 15 items scored on 5-point Likert scale, 0 indicating no difficulty \& 4 indicating cannot be done anymore, where total raw score of 0-60 are transformed to 0-100. Higher score=greater difficulty. Negative change from baseline=improvement in daily functioning.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Cognitive Status Subdomain Score
The CGI-S scale is a validated instrument developed by the National Institute of Mental Health specifically for use in clinical studies. Cognitive Status Subdomain is one of clinical global impression severity scales domains, for which clinicians generate ratings of the severity of the participant's condition over the past 7 days (including the day of the clinic visit). The responses are scored on a scale ranging from 0 (normal - no symptoms present) to 6 (severely disabled; helpless; complete assistance needed). Higher scores indicate greater disease symptom severity. Negative change from baseline indicates an improvement in the participant's condition.
Measured: Baseline, Day 84
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. A TEAE is defined as an AE with onset after the start of the IP, or any worsening of a pre-existing medical condition/AE with onset after the start of the IP and throughout the study.
Measured: Up to last follow-up visit (up to Day 112)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Nov 2021
- Study start26 Jan 2022
- Primary completion4 Sep 2024
- Study completion3 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Huntington's DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 189 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05107128
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 718-CIH-201
- Other IDs
- 2021-005577-16
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Data sharing will be consistent with the results submission policy of ClinicalTrials.gov.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Effect of SAGE-718 on Cognitive Function in Participants With Huntington's Disease
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05107128
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 718-CIH-201
- Conditions
- Huntington's Disease
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 189 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 26 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 5 Sep 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of SAGE-718 on cognitive performance and functioning in participants with HD.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboParticipants will receive SAGE-718-matching placebo, orally, once daily (QD) for up to Day 84. |
| SAGE-718 | Experimental | Drug: SAGE-718Participants will receive SAGE-718, 1.2 milligrams (mg), capsules, orally, QD for Days 1 to 27, followed by 0.9 mg for the remainder of the treatment period up to Day 84. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Meet all the following criteria for HD at Screening (Days -28 to -2):
- Score of 15 to 25 (inclusive) on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) at screening indicating the presence of cognitive impairment.
- Be willing to invite a study partner, if available, who is reliable, competent, and at least 18 years of age to participate in the study.
- Be ambulatory (use of assistance devices such as a walker or cane is acceptable, as is occasional use of wheelchair, as judged by the investigator. Individuals requiring a wheelchair on a regular basis are excluded), able to travel to the study center, and, as judged by the investigator, is likely to be able to continue to travel to the study center to complete study visits for the duration of the study.
- Completion of Huntington's Disease Cognitive Assessment Battery (HD-CAB) Trail Making-B Test in less than 240 seconds at Screening (Days -28 to -2).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Have participated in a previous clinical study of SAGE-718, have previous exposure to gene therapy, have participated in any HD investigational drug, biologic, or device trial within 180 days, or a non-HD drug, biologic, or device trial within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer).
- (Note: Participants with confirmation of enrollment in the placebo arm of these trials would not be excluded.)
- Have a diagnosis of an ongoing neurodegenerative condition other than HD, including but not limited to Alzheimer's Disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, or Parkinson's Disease.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SAGE-718Oral capsules. | Drug | SAGE-718 |
| PlaceboSAGE-718-matching oral capsules. | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in the SDMT
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
The SDMT evaluates the tracking of cognitive function over time and for the early detection of cognitive impairment. The test assesses sustained attention, processing speed, visual scanning, and psychomotor speed, with the total score reflecting the number of correct pairings (out of 110 possible) completed within 90 seconds. Scores range from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance.
7 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline in the Unified Huntington's Disease Rating Scale (UHDRS) - Independence Scale
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Trail Making Test Part B
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the One Touch Stockings of Cambridge (OTS-Mean Latency Until Correct Response)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Paced Tapping Test (PTAP)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Huntington's Disease Everyday Functioning (Hi-DEF) Home Subdomain Score
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Change From Baseline in the Clinical Global Impression - Severity (CGI-S) Cognitive Status Subdomain Score
Time frame: Baseline, Day 84
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: Up to last follow-up visit (up to Day 112)
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Sep 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Data sharing will be consistent with the results submission policy of ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
49 sites in 4 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing SAGE-718 in people with Huntington's Disease, run by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 49 sites in 4 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 49 sites in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Sep 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change From Baseline in the SDMT (time frame: Baseline, Day 84). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Sep 2025.