Long-term safety evaluation of Zolgensma in Brazilian SMA patients

A Long-term Safety Study in Brazilian Patients With a Confirmed Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Treated With Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma®) - ARISER Study

Observational Novartis · NCT06019637

This study is looking at the long-term safety of the Zolgensma treatment in Brazilian children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to see how it affects them over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages0 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorNovartis Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Curitiba, Paraná and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06019637 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather long-term safety data on Brazilian pediatric patients diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) who have been treated with Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma®). It is a non-interventional Post Authorization Safety Study (PASS) that will monitor these patients for up to 15 years post-treatment. The study is designed to support the benefit-risk assessment of Zolgensma and may help identify new safety signals, providing valuable information for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The data collected will also assist in managing safety risks associated with the treatment as mandated by the Brazilian Health Authority, ANVISA.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include Brazilian pediatric patients with a confirmed diagnosis of SMA who have been treated with Zolgensma.

Not a fit: Patients currently enrolled in any interventional clinical trial other than the phase IV OFELIA trial may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the long-term safety profile of Zolgensma, leading to improved patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on long-term safety data, similar observational studies have shown success in monitoring treatment effects and safety in other conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject's parent or legal guardian has provided signed eICF.
* Subject with SMA, genetically confirmed: with a bi-allelic mutation in the SMN1 gene, and a clinical diagnosis of SMA Type 1 or up to 3 copies of the SMN2 gene.
* Subject treated\* with Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma®) prior to enrolling in this study.

Subjects treated with nusinersen or risdiplam prior to Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma®) can be enrolled if currently not receiving it.

\*Subjects can be enrolled in this study on the day treated with Onasemnogene Abeparvovec (Zolgensma®) or if prior medical history is available to complete all assessments retrospectively, in accordance with local ethical requirements.

* Subject and parent/guardian are willing and able to comply with the phone contacts through the course of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients currently enrolled in any interventional clinical trial\*\* other than the phase IV OFELIA trial will be excluded from the study.

  * Subjects who were enrolled in a clinical trial (independently of the disease indication and interventional treatment) but are not currently enrolled, can be included in this study.

During the follow-up, subjects who enroll any clinical trial with pharmacological intervention will discontinue from this study.

Where this trial is running

Curitiba, Paraná and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Spinal Muscular AtrophiesOnasemnogene AbeparvovecBrazilNIS
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.