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PhenylketonuriaPhase 3SYNPHENY-3NCT05764239

Efficacy and Safety of SYNB1934 in Patients With PKU (SYNPHENY-3)

A Phase 3 study testing SYNB1934v1 in people with Phenylketonuria, run by Synlogic at 21 sites in 4 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

SYNB1934-CP-003 was designed as a 3-part, adaptive study consisting of a dose-escalating, open-label period (DEP; Part 1) of up to 15 weeks, followed by a 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal period (RWP; Part 2), and an open-label extension (OLE; Part 3) of up to 36 months Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Phenylketonuria
What is being tested?
SYNB1934v1
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
35 participants
Where
21 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
5 Jul 2023to 15 Mar 2024
Phase
Phase 3
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Able and willing to voluntarily complete the informed consent process.
  • Diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) and failure to maintain recommended blood Phe levels on existing management (sapropterin, sepiapterin, and/or Phe-restricted diet), demonstrated by uncontrolled blood Phe level > 360 μmol/L on current therapy any time during screening and uncontrolled blood Phe level > 360 μmol/L on current therapy when taking the average of the 3 most recent Phe levels from the participant's medical history (inclusive of any screening values). All screening values must have been obtained more than 7 days apart, as determined by central or local laboratory.
  • Females of childbearing potential must have had a negative pregnancy test at screening and at the end of the DEP (in order to enter the RWP) and RWP (in order to enter the OLE) and been willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study.
  • Sexually active female participants of childbearing potential must have been willing to use an acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
  • Stable diet including stable medical formula regimen (if used) for at least 1 month prior to screening.
  • If using sapropterin or sepiapterin, must have been on a stable dose for at least 3 months.
  • Willing and able to continue current diet, sapropterin, sepiapterin, and large neutral amino acids unchanged during screening, DEP, and RWP and to engage in all study activities.

Who cannot join

  • Currently taking Palynziq® (pegvaliase-pqpz) (within 1 month of screening).
  • Acute or chronic medical, surgical, psychiatric, or social condition or laboratory abnormality that may have increased participant risk associated with study participation, compromised adherence to study procedures and requirements, and, in the judgment of the investigator, would have made the participant inappropriate for enrollment.
  • A known or suspected diagnosis of DNAJC12 deficiency, biopterin synthesis deficiency, or irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Intolerance to or allergic reaction to Escherichia coli Nissle or any of the ingredients in SYNB1934v1 formulation, or an allergy to cinnamon. Known intolerance to proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers, since one or the other must have been used.
  • Currently taking or plans to take any type of systemic (e.g., oral or intravenous) antibiotic within 28 days prior to the first dose of SYNB1934v1 through final safety assessment in the RWP, including planned surgery, hospitalizations, dental procedures, or interventional studies that were expected to require antibiotics. Exception: topical antibiotics were allowed.
  • Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • Current participation in any other investigational drug study or use of any investigational agent within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever was longer) prior to screening.
  • Ever received gene therapy for treatment of PKU.

Trial locations and contacts

21 sites in 4 countries.

21 sites in 4 countries

United States14 sites
  • University of Colorado Children's Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Pediatrics

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Medical University of South Carolina, Pediatrics

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Pediatrics

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611-2991

  • Science 37

    Culver City, California, 90230

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • University of Florida - Gainesville

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610

  • McGovern Medical School/Memorial Hermann Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Division of Medical Genetics-Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232

  • Children's Hospital Orange County

    Orange, California, 92868

  • Stanford University, Department of Pediatrics

    Palo Alto, California, 94304

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224

  • Oregon Health and Science University Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

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Canada4 sites
  • MAGIC Clinic

    Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7Z4

  • Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1

  • University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3L9

Other trials in Canada

Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Araştırma ve Uygulama Hastanesi

    Balçova, İzmir, 35340

  • Gazi Üniversitesi Hastanesi

    Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06560

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

Georgia1 site
  • Medical Genetics and Laboratory Diagnostics Center

    Tbilisi, 0159

Other trials in Georgia

About this study

Official title: A Phase 3, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Withdrawal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SYNB1934 in Patients With PKU (SYNPHENY-3)

SYNB1934-CP-003 was designed as a 3-part, adaptive study consisting of a dose-escalating, open-label period (DEP; Part 1) of up to 15 weeks, followed by a 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal period (RWP; Part 2), and an open-label extension (OLE; Part 3) of up to 36 months

Read the detailed description

In the DEP, all enrolled participants maintained a stable diet reflecting their baseline phenylalanine (Phe) intake and received escalating doses of SYNB1934v1 from approximately 3 to 15 weeks to determine an individually titrated dose (iTD), which was defined as the highest dose the participant was able to tolerate. A participant was defined as having reached an iTD if they tolerated 3 weeks at a dose, regardless of whether other doses were tolerated.

Blood Phe level was measured at each dose level after 3 weeks at that level. A responder was defined as a participant who achieved a ≥ 20% reduction in blood Phe level compared to DEP baseline on SYNB1934v1.

Participants who completed at least 3 weeks at their iTD during the DEP entered a 4-week RWP in which they were randomized 1:1 to receive SYNB1934v1 at their iTD determined in the DEP or placebo TID. Randomization was stratified on screening Phe level. Participants remained on their assigned dose (iTD of SYNB1934v1 or matching placebo) for the duration of the RWP, unless they developed intolerance or met other discontinuation criteria, and remained on the same diet they consumed during the DEP. Blood Phe level was measured at Weeks 1, 3, and 4 of the RWP.

Participants who completed the 4-week RWP may have entered the OLE and received SYNB1934v1 for up to 36 months. During the OLE, participants completed a dose ramp to their iTD over time guided by tolerability. The iTD in the OLE may have been different from the iTD in the DEP. The investigator may have escalated the SYNB1934v1 dose up to 1 × 10^12 live cells based on tolerability. Participants were allowed to modify their standard diet, with guidance from the investigator, if their blood Phe level was < 240 µmol/L.

Conditions
Phenylketonuria
Being tested
SYNB1934v1, Placebo
Keywords
PKU, Inborn error of metabolism, Synpheny, Synlogic, Phe, Metabolic
Medical subject headings
Phenylketonurias, Metabolism, Inborn Errors

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SYNB1934v1Drug

    SYNB1934v1 consisted of powder for oral suspension packaged in sachets. During dose preparation, the powder was resuspended in water or apple juice prior to administration.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo was manufactured using an inactive powder that was color matched to the SYNB1934v1 drug product. In order to maintain study blinding during the RWP, placebo was packaged, labeled, stored, and administered in an identical manner to SYNB1934v1.

Study groups in NCT05764239
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
DEP (Part 1, SYNB1934v1)ExperimentalParticipants received SYNB1934v1 orally immediately after meals on the following dose-ramp regimen: Dose level 1 (Days 1-9): 3 × 10^11 live cells partial dose up to 3 times daily (TID); Dose level 2 (Weeks 4-6): 6 × 10^11 live cells up to TID; Dose level 3 (Weeks 7-9): 1 × 10^12 live cells up to TID.
Receives: Drug: SYNB1934v1
RWP (Part 2, SYNB1934v1)ExperimentalParticipants who completed the DEP were randomized 1:1 to receive SYNB1934v1 at their iTD established in the DEP orally immediately after meals. Participants remained on this dose of SYNB1934v1 for the duration of the RWP; doses of SYNB1934v1 were not permitted to be modified during the RWP.
Receives: Drug: SYNB1934v1
RWP (Part 2, Placebo)Placebo comparatorParticipants who completed the DEP were randomized 1:1 to receive placebo orally immediately after meals. Participants remained on the same dose of placebo for the duration of the RWP; doses of placebo were not permitted to be modified during the RWP.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
OLE (Part 3, SYNB1934v1)ExperimentalParticipants completed a dose ramp to their iTD guided by tolerability, as described for the DEP, including the full dose-ramp schedule. The iTD in the OLE may have been different from the iTD in the DEP or RWP. The investigator may have escalated the dose of SYNB1934v1 up to 1 × 10^12 live cells based on tolerability; multiple attempts to escalate to a higher dose level were permitted per investigator discretion.
Receives: Drug: SYNB1934v1

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Mean Percent Change From DEP Baseline in Blood Phenylalanine (Phe) Level at Week 3 of iTD During the DEP

    Baseline for blood Phe level in the DEP was defined as the mean of the duplicate blood Phe level measurements obtained immediately prior to administration of the first dose in the DEP. If only 1 blood Phe level measurement was available, then that measure was used as baseline. The last measurement was the participant's last Week 3 blood Phe level at the iTD of SYNB1934v1.

    Measured: Up to 15 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Absolute Change From DEP Baseline in Blood Phe Level at Week 3 of iTD During the DEP

    Baseline for blood Phe level in the DEP was defined as the mean of the duplicate blood Phe level measurements obtained immediately prior to administration of the first dose in the DEP. If only 1 blood Phe level measurement was available, then that measure was used as baseline. The last measurement was the participant's last Week 3 blood Phe level at the iTD of SYNB1934v1.

    Measured: Up to 15 weeks

  2. Number of Participants With a ≥ 20% Reduction From Baseline in Blood Phe Level at Any Time in the DEP

    Baseline for blood Phe level in the DEP was defined as the mean of the duplicate blood Phe level measurements obtained immediately prior to administration of the first dose in the DEP. If only 1 blood Phe level measurement was available, then that measure was used as baseline. Blood Phe level was measured at each dose level after 3 weeks at that level.

    Measured: Up to 15 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Mar 2023
  2. Study start5 Jul 2023
  3. Primary completion15 Mar 2024
  4. Study completion15 Mar 2024

Why it stopped: Based on a review of interim data from participants in the dose-escalation phase, it was determined that the study was unlikely to meet the primary endpoint.

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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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
This was a Phase 2b/3 adaptive study design.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
35 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05764239
Sponsor's protocol ID
SYNB1934-CP-003
Acronym
SYNPHENY-3
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
15 Feb 2023
Last updated
20 Jun 2024
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing SYNB1934v1 in people with Phenylketonuria, run by Synlogic at 21 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 8 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 21 sites in United States, Canada, Turkey (Türkiye), Georgia. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 20 Jun 2024). 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?

Mean Percent Change From DEP Baseline in Blood Phenylalanine (Phe) Level at Week 3 of iTD During the DEP (time frame: Up to 15 weeks). 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 20 Jun 2024.

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