Study of ThecaFlex DRx System for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

This study is testing a device called the ThecaFlex DRx System for people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) who need repeated doses of nusinersen (Spinraza). The ThecaFlex DRx System includes an implantable port and catheter designed to deliver nusinersen directly into the fluid around the spinal cord. You might be eligible if you are 3 years or older, have SMA, and have difficulty with standard lumbar punctures (spinal taps) due to other health issues. The main goals are to see how many people have the device successfully implanted and how many successfully receive nusinersen through it over 12 months. This study aims to show the device can be used effectively to deliver nusinersen.

Study design
This is a single-arm study, meaning all 90 participants will receive the ThecaFlex DRx System. It is a pivotal clinical investigation to assess the safety and performance of the device.
What's involved
You would undergo implantation of the ThecaFlex DRx System and be followed for 12 months. Nusinersen doses would be administered via the implant, with frequency depending on whether you have received nusinersen before.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 12 months after receiving the implant to assess the primary endpoints.

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NCT05866419

Study of an Intrathecal Port and Catheter System for Subjects With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Recruiting
NAAges 3+InterventionalTreatment
Alcyone Therapeutics, Inc
~90 participants
Updated 2026-08-19 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:ThecaFlex DRx System

At a glance

Recruiting sites
21 of 21 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
The proportion of subjects with successful Implantation of the ThecaFlex DRx™ Port and Catheter
Measured over 12 Months
+1 more outcome measured
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spine Deformity
Scoliosis
21 sites across 15 states
California3
Pennsylvania2
Virginia2
Poland2
Spain2
Arizona1
Florida1
Illinois1

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  • The proportion of subjects with successful Implantation of the ThecaFlex DRx™ Port and Catheter12 Months

    The primary outcome measures the proportion of subjects with successful implantation of the ThecaFlex DRx™ Port and Catheter System who are able to receive successful intrathecal therapy infusion(s).

  • The proportion of subjects with successful Intrathecal Therapy Infusion(s) through 12 months12 Months