Clinical trial Recruiting at 19 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 25 to 70

Evaluating ALN-HTT02 for treating Huntington's disease in adults

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study, to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Intrathecally Administered Single Ascending Doses of ALN-HTT02 in Adult Patients With Huntington's Disease

Run by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · NCT06585449 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new drug called ALN-HTT02 to see if it is safe and effective for adults with early-stage Huntington's disease.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages25 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment66 (estimated)
SponsorAlnylam Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Locations19 sites (Edmonton and 18 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 14, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 5, 2028
Study endsJuly 5, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT06585449 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults with stage 2 or early stage 3 Huntington's disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant neurological diseases other than Huntington's or those with severe immune compromise may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of a single dose of ALN-HTT02 in adult patients diagnosed with stage 2 or early stage 3 Huntington's disease. Participants will receive either the investigational drug or a placebo to determine its effects. The study will closely monitor participants for any adverse reactions and measure how the drug is processed in the body. The findings could provide insights into the potential of ALN-HTT02 as a treatment option for Huntington's disease.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new therapeutic option for patients with Huntington's disease, potentially slowing disease progression.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach using siRNA is innovative, similar studies targeting genetic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases have shown promise.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria

* Has stage 2 or early Stage 3 Huntington's disease (HD), per the Huntington's Disease Integrated Staging System (HD-ISS)

Exclusion Criteria

* Has significant structural or degenerative neurologic disease other than Huntington's Disease (HD) at screening
* Has primary or secondary immune compromise at screening due to infections, medical conditions, or chronic therapies
* Has alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase \>2× upper limit of normal (ULN)
* Has an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of \<60 mL/min/1.73m\^2 at screening
* Has received an investigational agent within the last 1 year or 5 half-lives (if known)

Note: other protocol defined inclusion / exclusion criteria apply

Where it's running

  • Clinical Trial Site
    Edmonton, Canada
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    Montreal, Canada
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    Ottawa, Canada
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    Vancouver, Canada
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    Berlin, Germany
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    Bochum, Germany
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    Bonn, Germany
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    Dresden, Germany
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    Münster, Germany
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    Taufkirchen, Germany
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    Ulm, Germany
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    Birmingham, United Kingdom
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    Cambridge, United Kingdom
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    Cardiff, United Kingdom
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    Glasgow, United Kingdom
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    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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    London, United Kingdom
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    Oxford, United Kingdom
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    Plymouth, United Kingdom
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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.