ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06858397

A proof-of Concept Study to Assess Safety and Tolerability of HM15421/GC1134A in Patients With Fabry Disease

Record copied from ClinicalTrials.gov: Oct 10, 2026AI summaries generated: Sep 17, 2026

An Open Label, Dose Range, Proof-of-Concept Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of HM15421/GC1134A in Patients With Fabry Disease

StatusRecruitingThe study is currently enrolling participants. Only the study team can say whether a particular person can join.
Study typeInterventionalA study in which researchers assign participants to one or more interventions, such as a drug, procedure, device, behavioural programme or other approach, to measure their effects.
PhasePhase 1/2A study that combines safety and dose-finding (phase 1) with a first look at whether the treatment has an effect (phase 2).
Age18 years old and older
SexAll
LocationArgentina, South Korea, United States
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This Phase 1/2, first-in-human open-label study tests HM15421 given subcutaneously in adults with Fabry disease. It uses sequential, non-randomized dose cohorts (low, mid, high) to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and to collect preliminary efficacy data. Participants are followed and assessed for safety and laboratory measures for up to 48 weeks.

What it is studying. The study is testing different dose levels of HM15421 to evaluate safety and tolerability in adults with Fabry disease and to measure how the drug behaves in the body (pharmacokinetics) and its biological effects (pharmacodynamics). Collected measures listed in the record include PK parameters (Cmax, Tmax, Ctrough, AUC, half-life, clearance, volume of distribution) and PD markers such as plasma and urine Lyso‑Gb3 and Gb3, urine protein and albumin, eGFR, and kidney Gb3 accumulation.

What the researchers hope to learn. To assess the safety and tolerability of HM15421; to characterize its pharmacokinetics (Cmax, Tmax, Ctrough, AUC, terminal half-life, clearance, volume of distribution); to measure pharmacodynamic and laboratory changes (plasma and urine Lyso‑Gb3 and Gb3, urine protein/albumin, eGFR, and kidney Gb3 accumulation); and to provide data to guide dose selection for future studies.

What this study is about

The study's own summary, as published on ClinicalTrials.gov. Underlined terms have a short explanation.

This Phase 1/2 first-in-human (FIH) study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and efficacy of HM15421 in patients with FD.

Interventions being studied

Being studied in this trial does not mean the treatment or procedure is approved or available for this condition.

Drug
  • HM15421/GC1134A

Eligibility

The criteria exactly as listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. Only the study team can say whether they apply to you.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants must be ≥ 18 years of age or age considered as adult in the respective country at the time of signing the informed consent.
  • Documented diagnosis of FD with clinical symptoms.
  • Females: historical genetic test results based on identification of pathogenic or likely pathogenic GLA variant of FD.
  • Males: Plasma and/or leucocyte alpha galactosidase activity (by activity assay) less than lower limit of normal (LLN in plasma=3.2 nmol/hr/mL, LLN in leucocytes=32 nmol/hr/mg/protein).
  • Patients who are naive or have not received FD therapy including investigational therapy for FD within the past 6 months prior to screening and have negative ADA testing at screening.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation.
  • Plasma lyso-Gb3 levels greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
  • Male participants:
  • Male participants are eligible to participate if they agree to the following during the study treatment period:
  • Refrain from donating sperm,
  • PLUS either:
  • Be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a longterm and persistent basis) and agree to remain abstinent, OR
  • Must agree to use a male condom when engaging in any activity that allows for passage of ejaculate to another person,
  • In addition to male condom, use of highly effective method of contraception may be considered in WOCBP partners of male participants.
  • Female participants:
  • Female participants are eligible to participate if they are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and at least 1 of the following conditions applies:
  • Is not a WOCBP, OR
  • Is a WOCBP and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective (with a failure rate of < 1% per year), preferably with low user dependency, starting at least one menstrual cycle before first study drug administration and continuing for at least 30 days after the end of systemic exposure of the study drug and agrees not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purpose of reproduction during this period. The Investigator should evaluate the effectiveness of the contraceptive method in relationship to the first dose of study drug.
  • A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive pregnancy test (urine or serum as required by local regulations) within 24 hours before the first dose of study drug.
  • If a urine test cannot be confirmed as negative (eg, an ambiguous result), a serum pregnancy test is required. In such cases, the participant must be excluded from participation if the serum pregnancy result is positive.
  • Women whose postmenopausal status is recent, may perform additional follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) testing.
  • Informed Consent
  • Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol.

Exclusion criteria

  • Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study, or are breast feeding.
  • History of dialysis or renal transplantation.
  • CKD stage ≥ 3.
  • History of acute kidney injury within 12 months prior to screening, including specific kidney diseases (eg, acute interstitial nephritis, acute glomerular and vasculitic renal diseases); non-specific conditions (eg, ischemia, toxic injury); as well as extrarenal pathology (eg, prerenal azotemia, and acute postrenal obstructive nephropathy).
  • Urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) > 0.5 g/g and not treated with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
  • Known history of hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the investigational product and to Gadolinium contrast agent that is not managed by the use of premedication.
  • Cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, unstable angina) within 6 months before screening.
  • Congestive heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV
  • History of stroke.
  • Pacemaker or other contraindication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning.
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or ARB therapy initiated or dose changed in the 4 weeks prior to screening.
  • Patients who received investigational gene therapy for FD.
  • Participation in other studies involving study drugs within 4 weeks prior to study entry and/or during study participation.
  • Participating in interventional study or using compassionate access product for FD. Participants who have participated in interventional trials for conditions not related to FD should be enrolled after the adequate wash out period is over, which is 5 half-lives or 30 days whichever is longer.
  • Presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or active (acute or chronic) hepatitis B and/or Hepatitis C infections.
  • Presence of any medical, emotional, behavioral, or psychological condition that, in the judgment of the Investigator and/or Medical Monitor, would interfere with the participant's compliance with the requirements of the study.
  • Participants who may have history of deliberate self-harm or suicidal ideation.

Study description and what participation involves

The registry record has no detailed description beyond the summary above.

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Participants are assigned to a low-, mid-, or high‑dose cohort and receive the study drug HM15421/GC1134A by subcutaneous injection. They will attend regular clinic visits over a period up to about 48 weeks for safety checks and monitoring, and give blood and urine samples for drug‑level (pharmacokinetic) and biomarker (pharmacodynamic) testing. The study also includes assessments related to kidney Gb3 accumulation and other laboratory measures. Participants will be monitored for adverse events throughout the study.

How the study is structured. Interventional, open-label, non-randomized Phase 1/2 study with sequential dose cohorts (Cohort 1 low dose, Cohort 2 mid dose, Cohort 3 high dose). Participants receive HM15421 by subcutaneous injection. There is no masking. Safety, PK and PD assessments are collected over the study period (outcomes reported up to 48 weeks).

Questions you could ask

These questions are suggestions for a conversation with the study team or your own clinician, not advice.

  • This is an early-phase study, mainly about safety and dose. What is already known about this treatment?
  • The listed sites are in Argentina, South Korea, United States. Is any of them reachable for me, and does the study help with travel?
  • Which of the eligibility criteria would need to be checked with tests before I could join?

More on Fabry disease

Important dates

Study start
May 14, 2025
Primary completion
Aug 30, 2028 (estimated)
Study completion
Aug 30, 2028 (estimated)
Target enrollment
18 participants (estimated)
Last updated on registry
Nov 4, 2025
Data verified
Oct 10, 2026

Sponsor and research team

The lead sponsor funds and oversees the trial. A pharmaceutical or biotech company sponsor typically means the study is testing that company's drug or device; a hospital, university, or government agency usually indicates investigator-initiated or publicly funded research.

Lead sponsor
GC Biopharma Corp
Collaborators
  • Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Central study contact

If you're interested in participating, the central contact can answer general questions about the study — including eligibility requirements and how to find a recruiting site near you. Actual eligibility is determined by the site's medical team.

Participating sites (10)

  • David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA, UCLA HealthRecruiting

    Los Angeles, California, 90095 · United States

    • Anjay Rastogi, MD
  • University of Kansas School of MedicineRecruiting

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160-8500 · United States

    • Ahmad M. Tuffaha, MD
  • University of MinnesotaRecruiting

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455 · United States

    • Chester B. Whitley, MD
  • Children's Hospital Medical CenterRecruiting

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229-3039 · United States

    • Robert J. Hopkin, MD
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hoispital of PittsburghRecruiting

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224 · United States

    • Damara Ortiz, MD
  • Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment CenterRecruiting

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22030 · United States

    • Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD
  • Centro Medico IPAMRecruiting

    Rosario, Santa Fe Province, S2000 · Argentina

    • Sebastian Jaurretche, MD
  • Hospital Italiano de Buenos AiresRecruiting

    Buenos Aires, C1199ABB · Argentina

    • Marcelo Rugiero, MD
  • Pusan National University Children's Hospital in YangsanRecruiting

    Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612 · South Korea

    • Chong Kun Cheon, MD
  • Yonsei University, College of MedicineRecruiting

    Seoul, 03722 · South Korea

    • Geu-Ru Hong, MD

Terms used on this page · explanations by MedicalUpdates.ai

first-in-human
The first study in which a treatment is given to people. Safety is the main question and the number of participants is usually small.
pharmacokinetics
How the body absorbs, distributes, breaks down and removes a drug. It is studied by measuring drug levels or related substances at set times after a dose.
informed consent
The process of explaining a study, including its risks and what participation involves, so that a person can decide freely whether to take part. Consent is usually documented in writing, and a participant can choose to leave the study later.
investigational
A treatment that is being tested and has not been approved for this use. It may be approved for a different condition. Being studied does not mean it works or is available outside the study.
prior to screening
The checks done before enrolment to see whether a person qualifies, such as tests, scans or a review of medical history.
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
A blood-test estimate of how well the kidneys are filtering. Lower numbers mean reduced kidney function; many studies set a minimum value.
upper limit of normal
The highest value of a blood test that a laboratory considers normal. Criteria such as '≤ 3 × ULN' mean the result must be no more than three times that value.
childbearing potential
Studies often ask participants who could become pregnant, or could father a child, to use contraception during the study and for a period afterwards, because the effect of the treatment on a pregnancy is unknown.
contraindication
A reason a particular test or treatment should not be used for a person, for example a metal implant that rules out an MRI scan.
magnetic resonance imaging
A scan that uses magnets and radio waves, not X-rays, to make detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Some implants and metal objects mean a person cannot have one.
5 half-lives
The time it takes for the amount of a drug in the body to fall by half. 'Five half-lives' is often used as the point at which a previous drug has essentially left the body.
Inclusion Criteria
The conditions a person must meet to be considered for the study, for example a confirmed diagnosis, an age range or a test result.
Exclusion Criteria
The conditions that rule a person out even if they meet the inclusion criteria, for example other illnesses, certain medicines or pregnancy.

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