NCT06517888 · Akouos, Inc.
Anti-VEGF Gene Therapy Trial for Vestibular Schwannoma
What this study is about
This trial will evaluate the safety and how well patients handle the treatment of a single unilateral administration of one of three dose levels of AAVAnc80-antiVEGF and will evaluate the Akouos delivery device to safely achieve the intended product performance.
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This trial will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single unilateral administration of one of three dose levels of AAVAnc80-antiVEGF and will evaluate the Akouos delivery device to safely achieve the intended product performance.
Interventions
COMBINATION_PRODUCT
AAVAnc80-antiVEGF via Akouos Delivery Device
AAVAnc80-antiVEGF is a sterile suspension intended to be administered via intracochlear administration as a single dose using the Akouos Delivery Device
Primary outcome measures
Frequency of Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: through trial completion, approximately one year
AEs with relationship to the investigational medicinal product and/or to the administration procedure (including the delivery device)
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Presence of unilateral, progressive vestibular schwannoma. 2. Vestibular schwannoma larger than 2 mm. 3. Profound hearing loss, defined by pure-tone audiometry thresholds or word recognition score, in the affected ear. 4. Able and willing to comply with all trial requirements, including willingness to participate in a separate long term follow-up study after completion of this trial. Criteria for
Exclusion criteria
- Prior diagnosis of NF2 and/or bilateral vestibular schwannoma. 2. Prior surgery or radiation therapy for vestibular schwannoma. 3. Clinical history consistent with endolymphatic hydrops (documented fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss and/or episodic vertigo) in the affected ear. 4. Profound hearing loss, defined by pure-tone audiometry thresholds or word recognition score, in the unaffected ear. 5. Prior participation in a clinical trial with an investigational drug within six months prior to administration (Day 0), or any prior participation in a
Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Dallas, Texas
Collaborators
Eli Lilly and Company
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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How long does a clinical trial last?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 6, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations