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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Safety and Efficacy of Intrathecally Administered ION283 in Patients With Lafora Disease

A Phase 1/2 Open Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Intrathecally Administered ION283 in Patients With Lafora Disease

A Safety and Efficacy of Intrathecally Administered ION283 in Patients With Lafora Disease (NCT06609889) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Lafora Disease, sponsored by Berge Minassian. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This study will test the safety and efficacy of multiple doses of ION283 administered as intrathecal (IT) injections by lumbar puncture (LP). All subjects will receive ION283. The dose level of 15 mg will be studied in all subjects.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Lafora Disease, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 10 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: General Inclusion Criteria - Must give written willing to sign a consent form (and assent if indicated by patient's age and in accordance with local requirements) and be willing/able to comply with all study requirements. - Aged 10-18 (inclusive) years old at the time of willing to sign a consent form. - Non-pregnant and non-lactating females - All male participants and women of childbearing potential must refrain from sperm/egg donation from the time of signing the willing to sign a consent form/assent form until at least 12 weeks (approximately 5 half-lives of ION283) after the dose of Study Drug. - For participants engaged in sexual relations of childbearing potential, highly effective contraception must be used from the time of signing the willing to sign a consent form/assent form until at least 12 weeks (approximately 5 half-lives of ION283) after receiving Study Drug. Target Inclusion Criteria - Genetically confirmed diagnosis of Lafora disease before or at enrollment (documented pathogenic mutations in known causative genes (EPM2A/laforin, EPM2B/NHLRC1/malin) - Must have LDPS score ≥ 9 and LDPS motor subscore of ≥ 2 (independent ambulation- walking 10 steps independently) Exclusion Criteria - Clinically significant abnormalities in medical history (e.g., previous stroke within 6 months of Screening, major surgery within 3 months of Screening) or physical examination - Platelet count \< 80,000/mm3 or any other clinically significant laboratory abnormalities that would render a patient unsuitable for inclusion. - History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy - Active infection requiring systemic antiviral or antimicrobial therapy that will not be completed prior to Study Day 1 - Unwillingness to comply with study procedures, including follow-up, as specified by this protocol, or unwillingness to cooperate fully with the Investigator - Contraindication or unwillingness to undergo lumbar puncture ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: General Inclusion Criteria * Must give written informed consent (and assent if indicated by patient's age and in accordance with local requirements) and be willing/able to comply with all study requirements. * Aged 10-18 (inclusive) years old at the time of informed consent. * Non-pregnant and non-lactating females * All male participants and women of childbearing potential must refrain from sperm/egg donation from the time of signing the informed consent/assent form until at least 12 weeks (approximately 5 half-lives of ION283) after the dose of Study Drug. * For participants engaged in sexual relations of childbearing potential, highly effective contraception must be used from the time of signing the informed consent/assent form until at least 12 weeks (approximately 5 half-lives of ION283) after receiving Study Drug. Target Inclusion Criteria * Genetically confirmed diagnosis of Lafora disease before or at enrollment (documented pathogenic mutations in known causative genes (EPM2A/laforin, EPM2B/NHLRC1/malin) * Must have LDPS score ≥ 9 and LDPS motor subscore of ≥ 2 (independent ambulation- walking 10 steps independently) Exclusion Criteria * Clinically significant abnormalities in medical history (e.g., previous stroke within 6 months of Screening, major surgery within 3 months of Screening) or physical examination * Platelet count \< 80,000/mm3 or any other clinically significant laboratory abnormalities that would render a patient unsuitable for inclusion. * History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy * Active infection requiring systemic antiviral or antimicrobial therapy that will not be completed prior to Study Day 1 * Unwillingness to comply with study procedures, including follow-up, as specified by this protocol, or unwillingness to cooperate fully with the Investigator * Contraindication or unwillingness to undergo lumbar puncture * Known history of, or positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C or chronic hepatitis B * Moderate-to-severe hepatic impairment or renal impairment. * Malignancy within 5 years, except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, carcinoma in situ of the cervix that has been successfully treated or benign pediatric tumors. Patients with a history of other malignancies that have been treated with curative intent and which have no recurrence within 5 years may also be eligible if approved by the Sponsor's Medical Monitor * Uncontrolled hypertension defined as: for patients \< 13 years old, BP ≥ 95th percentile + 12 mmHg, or ≥ 140/90 mmHg, whichever is lower for patients ≥ 13 years old, BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg * Previous treatment with an oligonucleotide (including small interfering ribonucleic acid \[siRNA\]) within 4 months of Screening if single dose received, or within 12 months of Screening if multiple doses received; or history of hypersensitivity to ION283 or its excipients; or history of hypersensitivity to any ASO. This exclusion criterion does not apply to COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations * History of alcohol or drug abuse within 12 months of Screening, or current drug or alcohol abuse * Has enrolled in any clinical trial or used any investigational agent or device, or has participated in any investigational procedure, within the 30 days, or within 5 half-lives of investigational agent, whichever is longer, before screening or does so concurrently with this study * Use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy within the 14 days prior to Screening (with the exception of aspirin ≤ mg/day) or anticipated use during the study, including but not limited to clopidogrel, dipyridamole, warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban

Treatments Being Tested

GENETIC

ION283

Anti-sense Oligonucleotide therapy that includes intrathecal (IT) injections by lumbar puncture (LP) with dose level of 15 mg.

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Childrens Health
Dallas, Texas, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06609889), the sponsor (Berge Minassian), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06609889 clinical trial studying?

This study will test the safety and efficacy of multiple doses of ION283 administered as intrathecal (IT) injections by lumbar puncture (LP). All subjects will receive ION283. The dose level of 15 mg will be studied in all subjects. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06609889?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06609889?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06609889. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06609889. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.