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Multiple System Atrophy - Parkinsonian Subtype (MSA-P)Early Phase 1SPRITENCT06765733

The Study of Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Aleeto in Patients With MultIple System Atrophy

A Early Phase 1 study testing Aleeto in people with Multiple System Atrophy - Parkinsonian Subtype (MSA-P) and Multiple System Atrophy, MSA, run by Beijing Tiantan Hospital at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

This is a single-center, prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded outcome assessment (PROBE) study. At the end of the PROBE study, patients who have completed the study may opt to enter the open-label extension (OLE) study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 75 years
What is being tested?
Aleeto
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
31 May 2025to 31 Dec 2026
Phase
Early Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 30 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 1.30 years ≤ 75 years of age, regardless of sex; 2.Clinically confirmed or clinically probable MSA-P; 3.Poor response to levodopa; 4.MSA-related motor symptom onset ≤5 years at first visit; 5.Walking ≥10 meters independently or with a walking aid; 6.Expected survival of ≥1 year, as determined by the investigator; 7.Signed informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Head MRI at screening showing evidence of other CNS lesions consistent with a diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease other than MSA;
  • Patients with MMSE scores indicative of dementia prior to enrolment (≤17 points for illiterate individuals, ≤20 points for individuals with elementary school education, ≤24 points for individuals with junior high school education or higher) or those with a prior confirmed diagnosis of dementia;
  • Head MRI at screening showing other significant pathological findings including but not limited to: cerebral hemorrhage, acute phase of cerebral infarction, aneurysm, vascular malformation, infectious lesion, brain tumor or other space-occupying lesion (meningiomas or arachnoid cysts with a maximum diameter of <1 cm need not be excluded);
  • Presence of immune disorders that are inadequately controlled or require treatment with biological agents;
  • Known history of allergy to biological agents such as proteins and cell products;
  • Patients who have received any vaccination within 1 month;
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  • Patients with pre-existing, clearly diagnosed malignant tumor or being treated with anti-tumor drugs;
  • Patients with a history of clearly diagnosed epilepsy or taking antiepileptic drugs;
  • Presence of lumbar spine disease and deformity or other contraindications to lumbar puncture;
  • Patients with abnormal coagulation function prior to enrolment (e.g., platelet count <100 × 10E9/L; prothrombin time [PT] >3 s), previous diagnosis of coagulation disorders such as hemophilia, and patients currently receiving more than two types of antiplatelet medication;
  • Contraindications to MRI (e.g. claustrophobia, internal placement of pacemakers or paramagnetic metals, etc.);
  • With severe hepatic insufficiency, renal insufficiency or severe cardiac insufficiency (severe hepatic insufficiency refers to ALT value≥2.0 times the upper limit of normal value or AST value≥2.0 times the upper limit of normal value; severe renal insufficiency refers to CRE≥1.5 times the upper limit of normal value or eGFR<40mL/min/1.73m2; severe cardiac insufficiency refers to NYHA class 3-4);
  • Hepatitis B active infection (hepatitis B surface antigen positive and/or serum HBV DNA positive or serum HBV DNA > 2 × 10E8 IU/ml;
  • Hepatitis C virus antibody positive or history of positive test;
  • Positive HIV test or history of positive test;
  • Patients with a combined history of alcohol or drug abuse or alcohol or drug dependence within 2 years;
  • Other psychiatric disorders diagnosed according to DSM-V diagnostic criteria, or significant suicide intent;
  • Patients who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who are likely to become pregnant and plan to become pregnant;
  • Patients who are participating in other interventional studies or using other investigational biological agents, drugs, or devices, and patients who have used other experimental drugs within 1 month or within 5 drug half-lives;
  • Unable to be cooperative and complete the follow-up due to other reasons.
  • Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not suitable for participation in this trial.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070

    Yilong Wang, M.D., 010-59976247, yilong528@aliyun.com

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About this study

This is a single-center, prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded outcome assessment (PROBE) study. At the end of the PROBE study, patients who have completed the study may opt to enter the open-label extension (OLE) study. The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and potential preliminary efficacy of Aleeto in the treatment of patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA).

Read the detailed description

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a blend of autonomic dysfunction, Parkinson's syndrome, and cerebellar syndrome. The incidence of MSA ranges from 1.9 to 4.9 per 100,000 individuals, with an average age of onset of 56.2 years. Among individuals aged 50 years and older, the prevalence stands at 3.0 per 100,000. The mean age of MSA onset is 56.2 years, and the median survival ranges from 6.2 to 7.5 years. Severe autonomic dysfunction manifests early in the disease course, impacting patient survival. The challenges in early diagnosis, rapid disease progression, and bleak prognosis of MSA lead to approximately half of patients needing a walker or assistance from family members for mobility within three years of motor symptom onset. By the fifth year, 60% of patients rely on a wheelchair, and the majority become bedridden within six to eight years. This progression significantly diminishes their quality of life and survival.

Treating MSA, a rare neurodegenerative condition, remains a significant challenge. Current symptomatic and supportive therapies fall short of meeting the treatment requirements of MSA patients. Furthermore, potential adverse effects and disease progression factors restrict the use of certain drugs, highlighting the critical need for the development of disease-modifying or neuroprotective agents to decelerate disease advancement.

"Aleeto, a nerve repair protein created by Darwin Origin (Beijing) Biopharmaceutical Co.LTD, is derived from cellular exosomes, a set of specific microenvironmental protein polymers secreted by stem cells under emergency conditions. It boasts selective assembly, targeted delivery, highly efficient tissue repair, exceptional safety, chemical stability, and convenient storage. Previous basic research has indicated Aleeto's potential for promoting endogenous neural tissue repair, exhibiting significant neuroprotective and neurorestorative effects in animal models. Consequently, this project initiates a single-center, prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded outcome assessment (PROBE) study, followed by an open-label extension (OLE) study. The objectives are to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and potential preliminary efficacy of Aleeto in treating MSA patients and to explore effective MSA treatments.

This study aims to recruit 20 MSA-parkinsonian type (MSA-P) patients aged between 30 and 75 years. The visit content at each stage of this study includes vital signs, neurological examination, laboratory tests (such as routine blood test, blood biochemical examination, coagulation test, etc.), imaging examinations (such as MRI, bladder ultrasound), neurological assessments (such as unified multiple system atrophy rating scale [UMSARS], composite autonomic symptom score [COMPASS], EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire [EQ-5D], Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE]), and cerebrospinal fluid collection. Different stages of the study focus on monitoring patients' concomitant medications, adverse events, and serious adverse events. Detailed follow-up is conducted at the end of each treatment period, with face-to-face visits at specific time points. Additionally, researchers are required to promptly report and manage events when patients develop new neurological symptoms or suspicious events. The follow-up content of the study includes treatment and follow-up assessments at multiple stages. Initially, comprehensive physical examinations, laboratory tests (including blood, urine, pregnancy tests, etc.), multidimensional scoring assessments (such as UMSARS, COMPASS, EQ-5D, MMSE), and brain examinations through imaging techniques such as 3T MRI are performed on subjects at baseline. Subsequently, subjects enter three treatment periods and follow-up stages lasting a total of 90 days, with daily monitoring of vital signs, cerebrospinal fluid collection, laboratory tests, and adverse event documentation in each stage. Follow-up during the Open-Label Extension (OLE) phase (from day 90 to day 165 post-randomization) continues monitoring of vital signs, laboratory tests, and adverse event recording. At the follow-up visits on day 90, day 180, and day 360, comprehensive physical examinations, laboratory tests, gait analysis, bladder ultrasound, MRI, and repeat UMSARS, COMPASS, EQ-5D scoring are conducted. Additionally, if patients experience new neurological symptoms or suspicious events, additional visits will be carried out, and researchers are required to submit and interpret relevant data within 72 hours of the event occurrence.

The protocol of this study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of Beijing Tiantan Hospital. All participants will provide written informed consents before entering the study.

Being tested
Aleeto
Keywords
Multiple System Atrophy, Treatment, Exosomes, Neurorepair
Medical subject headings
Multiple System Atrophy, Thyroid Dyshormonogenesis 2A

What participants receive

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

  • AleetoDrug

    "Aleeto" is a nerve repair protein developed by Darwin Start (Beijing) Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It is a group of specific microenvironmental protein polymers secreted under the emergency conditions of stem cells. It has the advantages of selective assembly, targeted delivery, efficient repair of damaged tissues, high safety, chemical stability, easy storage, etc., and has a powerful neural repair function. According to the groups, patients would be treated with Aleeto via intrathecal injection or intravenous injection.

Study groups in NCT06765733
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention groupExperimentalIntrathecal administration combined with intravenous administration of Aleeto of Aleeto was given to each MSA patient in the intervention group, with intrathecal administration on days 1, 31 and 61 and intravenous administration on days 2 to 14, 32 to 44±3 and 62 to 74±5, and treatment was given once a day. intrathecal administration: 8 mL sodium chloride injection + Aleeto (130 μg/branch) for intrathecal administration, which was completed in about 5 minutes; intravenous administration: Aleeto (130 μg/branch) was dissolved in 100 ml sodium chloride injection, which was completed in about 30-40 minutes. After completion of the above treatments and 90±7 days of follow-up, all subjects entered the OLE study phase. During this period, all participants were given the option of continuing to receive 3 phases (on Days 91 to 104±7, Days 121 to 134±7, and Days 151 to 164±7) of intravenous Aleeto administration (14 consecutive days of Aleeto 130 μg qd i.v. in each phase).
Receives: Drug: Aleeto
Control groupNo interventionEach MSA patient in the blank control group received only basic treatment with no trial-related treatment. After completion of the above treatments and 90±7 days of follow-up, all subjects entered the OLE study phase. During this period, all participants were given the option of continuing to receive 3 phases (on Days 91 to 104±7, Days 121 to 134±7, and Days 151 to 164±7) of intravenous Aleeto administration (14 consecutive days of Aleeto 130 μg qd i.v. in each phase).

What is being measured

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

  1. The incidence of investigator-reported adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)

    Incidence of investigator-reported adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) within 90±7 days after randomization;

    Measured: Day 90±7 after randomization

  2. The incidence of changes in clinical laboratory test parameters, changes in vital signs, neurological examination abnormalities and ECG abnormalities

    Laboratory tests include: routine blood test, coagulation test, blood biochemical examination, urinalysis (note that abnormal changes in laboratory test results may need to be reviewed to further determine and assess their relevance to the study). Vital signs include: abnormal body temperature (≥38℃ or ≤35℃), blood pressure (systolic blood pressure ≥180mmHg or <90mmHg), respiration (>24 beats/min and other rhythm abnormalities), heart rate (>100%), and blood pressure (<10%).

    Measured: Day 90±7 after randomization

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Changes in the unified multiple system atrophy rating scale (UMSARS) part scores, sum of part 1 and 2 scores

    The unified multiple system atrophy rating scale (UMSARS) is composed of four subscales: UMSARS-I (12 items) rates patient-reported functional disability, UMSARS-II (14 items) assesses motor impairment based on a clinical examination, UMSARS-III records blood pressure and heart rate in the supine and standing positions, and UMSARS-IV (1 item) rates chore-based disability. Higher scores on the UMSARS indicate greater disability.

    Measured: Day 15, 45±3, 75±5 and 90±7 after randomization

  2. Changes in the composite autonomic symptom score (COMPASS) scores

    The Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS) is a revised version of the 169-item Autonomic Symptom Profile assessing 11 domains of autonomic function, to the 31-item COMPASS, now assessing six domains: orthostatic hypotension (maximum score 10), vasomotor (maximum score 6), secretomotor (maximum score 7), gastrointestinal (maximum score 28), bladder (maximum score 9), and pupillomotor functions (maximum score 15). Scores from each component are recorded and a weighted total score is calculated. Higher scores on this scale indicate more severe clinical symptoms related to autonomic dysfunction. It is a validated, easy-to-use self-assessment instrument designed for clinical autonomic research and practice.

    Measured: Day 15, 45±3, 75±5 and 90±7 after randomization

  3. Changes in the incidence of orthostatic hypotension

    Changes in the incidence of orthostatic hypotension in patients on days 8, 38±3, 68±5, and 90±7 after randomization as measured by recumbent-upright blood pressure monitoring/24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring/head-upright tilt test;

    Measured: Day 15, 45±3, 75±5 and 90±7 after randomization

  4. Variation of three-dimensional gait analysis parameters under multitasking

    Changes in three-dimensional gait analysis parameters under multitasking in patients on day 90±7 after randomization;

    Measured: Day 90±7 after randomization

  5. EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D)

    The EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) consists of 2 pages: the EQ-5D descriptive system and the EQ visual analogue scale (EQ VAS). The descriptive system comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems. The patient is asked to indicate his/her health state by ticking the box next to the most appropriate statement in each of the five dimensions. This decision results in a 1-digit number that expresses the level selected for that dimension. The digits for the five dimensions can be combined into a 5-digit number that describes the patient's health state.The EQ VAS records the patient's self-rated health on a vertical visual analogue scale where the endpoints are labelled 'The best health you can imagine' and 'The worst health you can imagine'.

    Measured: Day 90±7 after randomization

  6. Changes in the Berg Balance Scale

    The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks. It is a 14 item list with each item consisting of a five-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating the lowest level of function and 4 the highest level of function and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

    Measured: Day 90±7 after randomization

  7. Changes in the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)

    The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) evaluates impact of fatigue through a short self-report questionnaire consisting in statements that help the patient rate the severity of their fatigue symptoms as related to fatigue impact on their daily activities and lifestyle. The sum of the 9 items is then divided by 9 to obtain the average response value, hence the FSS ranges from 1 to 7. The higher the score, the greater the severity of fatigue and the negative effect on the person's activities.

    Measured: Day 90±7 days after randomization

  8. Changes in the Zung Self - Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)

    The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) is a psychological assessment tool designed to quantify a person's level of anxiety. It consists of 20 items, each of which is scored on a four-point scale ranging from "none or a little of the time" to "most or all of the time." This self-administered questionnaire is utilized in both clinical and research settings to evaluate the presence and intensity of anxiety symptoms.

    Measured: Day 90±7 days after randomization

  9. Changes in the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale

    The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale was designed by W.W. Zung to assess the level of depression for patients diagnosed with depressive disorder. The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale is a short self-administered survey to quantify the depressed status of a patient. There are 20 items on the scale that rate the four common characteristics of depression: the pervasive effect, the physiological equivalents, other disturbances, and psychomotor activities. There are ten positively worded and ten negatively worded questions. Each question is scored on a scale of 1-4 (a little of the time, some of the time, good part of the time, most of the time).

    Measured: Day 90±7 days after randomization

  10. Changes in immunological indices (lymphocyte subpopulation)

    Changes in immunological indices (lymphocyte subpopulation) on days 15, 30±3, 45±3, 60±5, 75±5, 105±7, 135±7, and 165±7 after randomization.

    Measured: Day 15, 30±3, 45±3, 60±5, 75±5, 105±7, 135±7, and 165±7 after randomization

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jan 2025
  2. Study start31 May 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)

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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
Early Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06765733
Sponsor's protocol ID
KY2024-314-02
Acronym
SPRITE
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
26 Nov 2024
Last updated
3 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Early Phase 1 study testing Aleeto in people with Multiple System Atrophy - Parkinsonian Subtype (MSA-P) and Multiple System Atrophy, MSA, run by Beijing Tiantan Hospital at 1 site in China.

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 1 inclusion and 21 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 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 1 site in China. 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. 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?

Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Weiqi Chen, M.D. (8615652813380, weiqichen@aliyun.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The incidence of investigator-reported adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) (time frame: Day 90±7 after randomization). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 3 Sep 2025.

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