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Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyPhase 2PIONEER KDNCT06411912

A Study of NIDO-361 in Patients With SBMA

A Phase 2 study testing NIDO-361 in people with Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy and Kennedy's Disease, run by Nido Biosciences, Inc. at 5 sites in 4 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of NIDO-361 in adult patients with Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years, men only
What is being tested?
NIDO-361
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
54 participants
Where
5 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
1 Mar 2024to 22 Oct 2025
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ambulatory male
  • Documented SBMA diagnosis confirmed by DNA genetic testing
  • Able to complete six-minute walk test (6MWT)

Who cannot join

  • Clinically significant cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurologic, immunologic, malignant, metabolic, psychiatric, or other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, precludes the participant's safe participation in the study or would interfere with the study assessments
  • Inability to undergo MRI (mild sedation may be allowed)

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 4 countries.

5 sites in 4 countries

Italy2 sites
  • IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

    Milan

  • Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova

    Padova

Other trials in Italy

Denmark1 site
  • Rigshospitalet, Klinik for Nerve- og Muskelsygdomme & Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center

    Copenhagen

Other trials in Denmark

South Korea1 site
  • Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital

    Daegu

Other trials in South Korea

United Kingdom1 site
  • University of College London Hospital (UCLH)

    London

Other trials in United Kingdom

About this study

Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of NIDO-361 in Patients With Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of NIDO-361 in adult patients with Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA).

Being tested
NIDO-361, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Bulbo-Spinal Atrophy, X-Linked

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NIDO-361Drug

    Tablets containing 100mg of NIDO-361 for oral administration.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo oral tablets

Study groups in NCT06411912
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NIDO-361ExperimentalParticipants receive NIDO-361, 100 mg for at least 2 months and 200 mg for the remainder of the study.
Receives: Drug: NIDO-361
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants receive matched dose placebo given orally once daily for 12 months.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Analysis of Thigh and Total Lean Muscle Volume (LMV) [A+B+C]

    Analysis of thigh included adductors, hamstrings, and quadriceps and total (whole-body) included muscles in the rotator cuff, arm, torso, and leg muscle regions (38 muscles in total). Muscles were categorized according to their fat content as follows: A-muscles were defined as muscle fat fraction (MFF) < 50% and muscle fat infiltration (MFI) < 10%. A-muscles have a low or slightly elevated fat content to a level that can be present in individuals without a neuromuscular disease. B-muscles were defined as MFF < 50% and MFI ≥ 10%. B-muscles have a muscle fat content at a level where disease involvement is likely. C-muscles were defined as MFF ≥ 50%. C-muscles have a muscle fat content where more than 50% of the muscle tissue has been replaced by fat and most of the functional capacity is likely lost.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Days 360-374 (Last Visit)

  2. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Adverse events were coded with MedDRA Dictionary Version 26.1.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  3. Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug and Number of Participants' Deaths

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  4. Total Number of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Adverse Events (AEs) Across All Participants

    Adverse events were coded with MedDRA Dictionary Version 26.1.

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Modified-SBMAFRS (m-SBMAFRS)

    The modified Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Functional Rating Scale (m-SBMAFRS) is calculated as the sum of the items for the truncal and lower-limb domains from the SBMAFRS, which is a validated functional rating scale developed from the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale. Each item has five responses options scoring 0 (worst) to 4 (normal). A higher score indicates better functioning. Total range is 0 (worst) to 30 (normal).

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360

  2. Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)

    2-minute walk test (2MWT) measures the distance traveled (meters) in 2 minutes.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360

  3. Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

    6-minute walk test (6MWT) measures the distance traveled (meters) in 6 minutes.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360

  4. Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

    The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) is used to assess mobility and to provide an estimate on balance and risk of falling. Patients are asked to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, return to the chair, and sit. The time that it takes to complete the task is recorded. Assistive devices, orthoses, and ankle braces are allowed.

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360

  5. Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: Non-Sedentary Behavior

    The Actigraph device is a non-invasive research-grade accelerometer based wearable device that was used to objectively measure free-living physical activity. The data from these devices was used to assess and detect changes in physical activity intensity, upper arm movements, and walking patterns.

    Measured: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)

  6. Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: 95th Percentile of 6-Minute Physical Activity Windows

    The Actigraph device is a non-invasive research-grade accelerometer based wearable device that was used to objectively measure free-living physical activity. The data from these devices was used to assess and detect changes in physical activity intensity, upper arm movements, and walking patterns.

    Measured: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)

  7. Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Acitgraphy-Derived Measurement: Maximum Walking Bout Duration

    The Actigraph device is a non-invasive research-grade accelerometer based wearable device that was used to objectively measure free-living physical activity. The data from these devices was used to assess and detect changes in physical activity intensity, upper arm movements, and walking patterns.

    Measured: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)

  8. Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: Peak 95th Percentile Cadence

    The Actigraph device is a non-invasive research-grade accelerometer based wearable device that was used to objectively measure free-living physical activity. The data from these devices was used to assess and detect changes in physical activity intensity, upper arm movements, and walking patterns.

    Measured: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)

  9. Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy Derived Measurement: Average Breathing Rate

    The Actigraph device is a non-invasive research-grade accelerometer based wearable device that was used to objectively measure free-living physical activity. The data from these devices was used to assess and detect changes in physical activity intensity, upper arm movements, and walking patterns.

    Measured: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)

  10. Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Grip Strength as Measured by Handheld Dynamometer (HHD)

    Grip strength (lbs) is averaged across three trials for the right and left hands separately using a handheld dynamometer (HHD).

    Measured: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 May 2024
  2. Study start1 Mar 2024
  3. Primary completion22 Oct 2025
  4. Study completion22 Oct 2025

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will receive NIDO-361, 100 mg for at least 2 months and 200 mg for the remainder of the study or placebo administered orally once daily for 12 months.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
54 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06411912
Sponsor's protocol ID
NIDO-361-002
Acronym
PIONEER KD
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
8 May 2024
Last updated
3 Mar 2026
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing NIDO-361 in people with Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy and Kennedy's Disease, run by Nido Biosciences, Inc. at 5 sites in 4 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Italy, Denmark, South Korea, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Mar 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Analysis of Thigh and Total Lean Muscle Volume (LMV) [A+B+C] (time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Days 360-374 (Last Visit)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Mar 2026.

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