Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Efficacy of SKY-0515 in Participants With Huntington's Disease
A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Efficacy of SKY-0515 in Participants With Huntington's Disease
Skyhawk Therapeutics, Inc.
400 participants
Jan 6, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if the drug SKY-0515, an oral medication, can lower harmful proteins linked to Huntington's Disease (HD) and improve the symptoms of participants with HD. This study includes men and women aged 25 and older who have HD confirmed by genetic testing and meet certain requirements for physical ability and independence.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria8
- years or older.
- Huntington's Disease confirmed through genetic testing, with a specific change in exon 1 of the HTT gene (CAG repeat of 40 or more).
- Total Functional Capacity (TFC) score of 10 or more).
- Total Motor Score (TMS) of 6 or more).
- Independence Score (IS) of 70 or more).
- Women who can have children must have a negative pregnancy test before starting and use two types of birth control during the study and for 30 days after the last dose of the study drug.
- Men must agree to use birth control during the study and for 90 days after the last dose.
- Agree to sign a consent form and follow the study's rules and schedule.
Exclusion Criteria11
- Other Serious health problems or brain/spinal issues that could interfere with the study or make procedures unsafe.
- Conditions that interfere with protocol-specified assessments, like an implanted medical device or difficulty getting an MRI.
- Cancer, except for some types of skin cancer, or a history of cancer in the last five years.
- Severe allergies or have reacted badly to similar drugs in the past.
- Taking medications or treatments that might interfere with the study.
- Participated in another study or taken experimental drugs in the last two months (or longer for some drugs).
- Any kind of gene therapy.
- History of suicidal thoughts, severe depression, or have attempted suicide in the past year.
- Liver function tests show significant abnormalities.
- Positive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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Interventions
Type: Small molecule Dosage Level(s): Low, mid, high Route of Administration: Oral Dosage Frequency: Once daily Blinded Treatment Duration: 18 months Use: Experimental
Route of Administration: Oral Dosage Frequency: Once daily Blinded Treatment Duration: 18 months Use: Experimental
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NCT07378644