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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Biodistribution of a Single Intrathecal (IT) Injection of INS1201 in Ambulatory Males With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Investigate the Safety and Biodistribution of a Single Intrathecal Injection of INS1201 in Ambulatory Males With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (The ASCEND Study)

A Study to Investigate the Safety and Biodistribution of a Single Intrathecal (IT) Injection of INS1201 in Ambulatory Males With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) (NCT06817382) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, sponsored by Insmed Gene Therapy LLC. 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

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of INS1201 via IT administration in ambulatory male participants with DMD.

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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 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 12 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)

Inclusion Criteria - Participant must be male at birth, 3 to \<5 years of age, inclusive (Part 1) and 2 to \<3 years of age (Part 2), at the time of legally authorized representative (LAR) signing and dating the willing to sign a consent form form. - Ambulatory -as defined as the ability to walk at least 10 meters unassisted (ie, without personal assistance or use of any assistive devices) Note: children who have not yet developed the ability to walk by the time of screening (for whatever reason) will not be eligible for the study. - Has a definitive diagnosis of DMD prior to Screening or as part of Screening based on genetic testing. Note that participants who rescreen do not have to repeat genetic testing for the diagnosis of DMD if one is already on file. Genetic reports must describe a frameshift deletion, frameshift duplication, premature stop ("nonsense"), canonical splice site mutation, or other pathogenic variant in the DMD gene fully contained between exons 18 to 58 (inclusive) that is expected to lead to absence of a functional dystrophin protein (mutations in exons 1-17 or 59-71 are therefore not permitted). - Able to cooperate with motor assessment testing. - Has received vaccinations recommended for the participant's age and DMD disease according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age, World Health Organization, or local recommendation incorporating the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines for Patients with Altered Immunocompetence. Exception is made for seasonal influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, for which shared decision-making with the participant's physician is encouraged. Exclusion Criteria - Prior treatment with gene or cell-based therapy at any time. - Oligonucleotide-based exon skipping or small molecule stop codon readthrough-promoting therapies for at least 6 months prior to enrolment. ...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 * Participant must be male at birth, 3 to \<5 years of age, inclusive (Part 1) and 2 to \<3 years of age (Part 2), at the time of legally authorized representative (LAR) signing and dating the informed consent form. * Ambulatory -as defined as the ability to walk at least 10 meters unassisted (ie, without personal assistance or use of any assistive devices) Note: children who have not yet developed the ability to walk by the time of screening (for whatever reason) will not be eligible for the study. * Has a definitive diagnosis of DMD prior to Screening or as part of Screening based on genetic testing. Note that participants who rescreen do not have to repeat genetic testing for the diagnosis of DMD if one is already on file. Genetic reports must describe a frameshift deletion, frameshift duplication, premature stop ("nonsense"), canonical splice site mutation, or other pathogenic variant in the DMD gene fully contained between exons 18 to 58 (inclusive) that is expected to lead to absence of a functional dystrophin protein (mutations in exons 1-17 or 59-71 are therefore not permitted). * Able to cooperate with motor assessment testing. * Has received vaccinations recommended for the participant's age and DMD disease according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age, World Health Organization, or local recommendation incorporating the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines for Patients with Altered Immunocompetence. Exception is made for seasonal influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, for which shared decision-making with the participant's physician is encouraged. Exclusion Criteria * Prior treatment with gene or cell-based therapy at any time. * Oligonucleotide-based exon skipping or small molecule stop codon readthrough-promoting therapies for at least 6 months prior to enrolment. * Has left ventricular ejection fraction \< 50% on the screening echocardiogram (ECHO) or clinical signs and/or symptoms of cardiomyopathy. * Has cardiac arrhythmia or significant electrocardiogram (ECG) interval abnormalities. * Major surgery within 3 months prior to Day 1 or planned surgery or procedures that would interfere with the conduct of the study at any time during this study. * The presence of any other clinically significant illness, including cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, immunologic/allergic, behavioural disease, infection, unhealed injury, malignancy, concomitant illness, extenuating circumstance, or requirement for chronic drug treatment that, in the opinion of the Investigator: 1. Creates unnecessary risks for undergoing gene transfer; 2. Might compromise the participant's ability to comply with the protocol-required testing or procedures; or 3. Might compromise the participant's well-being, safety, or clinical interpretability. * Has serological evidence of current, chronic, or active human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C, or hepatitis B infection. * Has signs of clinically significant symptomatic infection (eg, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, meningitis) within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. * Has contraindications for IT administration of the product or for lumbar puncture, such as anatomical abnormalities, bleeding disorders or other medical conditions (eg, spina bifida, meningitis, or significant clotting abnormalities). * Demonstrates cognitive or developmental delay or impairment that could confound assessment of motor development in the opinion of the Investigator. * Total serum anti-AAV9 antibody titers of \> 1:50 as determined by ELISA within 14 days of Day 1. Note: Other inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Treatments Being Tested

GENETIC

INS1201

Suspension for IT injection.

Locations (10)

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.

USA012
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
USA010
Davis, California, United States
USA009
Los Angeles, California, United States
USA002
Palo Alto, California, United States
USA005
San Diego, California, United States
Rare Disease Research (USA004)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
USA008
Rochester, New York, United States
USA006
Columbus, Ohio, United States
USA001
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
USA015
Norfolk, Virginia, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06817382), the sponsor (Insmed Gene Therapy LLC), 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 NCT06817382 clinical trial studying?

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of INS1201 via IT administration in ambulatory male participants with DMD. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06817382?

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 NCT06817382?

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 NCT06817382. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06817382. 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.