The Sponsor is developing KB408, a replication-defective, non-integrating herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-derived vector engineered to deliver functional full-length human SERPINA1 to the airways of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) via nebulization. This study is designed to evaluate safety and pharmacodynamics of KB408 in adults with AATD with a PI\*ZZ or PI\*ZNull genotype. Three planned dose levels of KB408 will be evaluated in single dose escalation cohorts. Repeat dosing will be evaluated at the mid dose level. Subjects taking intravenous AAT augmentation therapy are not required to wash out from IV AAT in the low and mid dose cohorts. In the repeat dose and the high dose cohorts, subjects must wash out from IV AAT for at least 10 days, as applicable.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
Nebulized solution of KB408, a replication-defective HSV-1 vector expressing full length human SERPINA1
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGMedical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGRenovatio Clinical
The Woodlands, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGTo evaluate safety and tolerability of KB408 based upon assessment of adverse events (frequency, severity, relatedness), and changes from baseline in vital signs, ECG, spirometry, and clinical laboratory test results
Number of subjects with treatment related adverse events as assessed by NCI-CTCAE v5
Time frame: 2 months (Cohorts 1, 2, 3); 3 months (Cohort 2b)
To assess the effect of KB408 on serum alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) concentration
Change from baseline in serum AAT levels
Time frame: 2 months (Cohorts 1, 2, 3); 3 months (Cohort 2b)
To assess the effect of KB408 on plasma neutrophil elastase (NE) concentration
Change from baseline in plasma NE levels
Time frame: 2 months (Cohorts 1, 2, 3); 3 months (Cohort 2b)
To evaluate the effect of KB408 on AAT concentration in the lung
Change from baseline in AAT levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
Time frame: 2 months (Cohorts 1, 2, 3); 3 months (Cohort 2b)
To evaluate the effect of KB408 on NE concentration in the lung
Change from baseline in NE levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
Time frame: 2 months (Cohorts 1, 2, 3); 3 months (Cohort 2b)
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