This is a Phase 1, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose-escalation study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of AV-1980R, an investigational vaccine targeting pathological tau, in participants with preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Up to 48 cognitively unimpaired adults aged 65 to 80 years with biomarker evidence of preclinical Alzheimer's disease will be enrolled into three ascending-dose cohorts.
This study will evaluate AV-1980R, a MultiTEP-based active immunotherapy formulated with Advax-CpG55.2 adjuvant, in participants with preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Up to 48 participants aged 65 to 80 years will be randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive AV-1980R or placebo in three ascending-dose cohorts of 20 µg, 60 µg, and 180 µg. Participants will receive three intramuscular injections at Weeks 0, 4, and 38, with follow-up visits through Week 58. The primary objective is to evaluate safety and tolerability. Secondary objectives include evaluation of anti-tau antibody responses and T-cell responses. Exploratory assessments include plasma Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, tau PET imaging, immune-response characteristics, and cognitive measures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
48
AV-1980R is an investigational recombinant protein tau vaccine based on the MultiTEP platform. Participants receive 20 µg of AV-1980R formulated with Advax-CpG55.2, consisting of Advax and CpG55.2, by intramuscular injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 38.
AV-1980R is an investigational recombinant protein tau vaccine based on the MultiTEP platform. Participants receive 60 µg of AV-1980R formulated with Advax-CpG55.2, consisting of Advax and CpG55.2, by intramuscular injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 38.
AV-1980R is an investigational recombinant protein tau vaccine based on the MultiTEP platform. Participants receive 180 µg of AV-1980R formulated with Advax-CpG55.2, consisting of Advax and CpG55.2, by intramuscular injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 38.
The placebo consists of 10 mM phosphate buffer without active AV-1980R, formulated with Advax-CpG55.2, consisting of Advax and CpG55.2. It is administered by intramuscular injection at Weeks 0, 4, and 38.
Comprehensive Center for Brain Health
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGPalm Springs Community Health Center
Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGAlzheimer's Research and Treatment Center (Stuart)
Stuart, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGUniversity of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGAlzheimer's Research and Treatment Center (Wellington)
Wellington, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGAlzheimer's Research and Treatment Center (Columbus)
Columbus, Georgia, United States
RECRUITINGNumber of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events
Number of participants who experience one or more treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) or serious adverse events (SAEs), summarized by severity and relationship to study intervention.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes in Vital Signs
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities or changes in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, or body temperature.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes in ECG Results
Number of participants with new or worsening clinically significant ECG abnormalities.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes in Laboratory Tests
Number of participants with new or worsening abnormalities in hematology, serum chemistry, coagulation, or urinalysis results.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes in Physical Examinations
Number of participants with new or worsening abnormal findings on physical examination.
Time frame: Screening through Week 58
Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes in Neurological Examinations
Number of participants with new or worsening abnormal neurological findings.
Time frame: Screening through Week 58
Number of Participants with New MRI Abnormalities, Including ARIA-E and ARIA-H
Number of participants with new MRI findings of vasogenic edema or sulcal effusion (ARIA-E), cerebral microhemorrhage, macrohemorrhage, or superficial siderosis (ARIA-H), or new ischemic findings.
Time frame: Screening and Weeks 6, 40, and 58
Change from Baseline in Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Assessment
Change from baseline in suicidal ideation and behavior assessed using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
Time frame: Baseline and Weeks 38, 40, 50, and 58
Change from Baseline in Serum Anti-Tau Antibody Titers
Serum anti-tau antibody titers measured using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Change from Baseline in MultiTEP-Specific T-Helper Cell Responses
MultiTEP-specific interferon-gamma-producing T-helper cells detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using an ELISPOT assay after stimulation with MultiTEP T-helper peptides.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
Change from Baseline in Tau-Specific Autoreactive T-Helper Cell Responses
Tau-specific interferon-gamma-producing T-helper cells detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells using an ELISPOT assay after stimulation with the Tau2-18 peptide.
Time frame: Baseline through Week 58
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