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.
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
- Conditions the study is for
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Kennedy's Disease
- 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
Denmark1 site
Rigshospitalet, Klinik for Nerve- og Muskelsygdomme & Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center
Copenhagen
United Kingdom1 site
University of College London Hospital (UCLH)
London
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 group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NIDO-361 | Experimental | Participants receive NIDO-361, 100 mg for at least 2 months and 200 mg for the remainder of the study. Receives: Drug: NIDO-361 |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants 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.
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)
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
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug and Number of Participants' Deaths
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
- First posted13 May 2024
- Study start1 Mar 2024
- Primary completion22 Oct 2025
- Study completion22 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nido Biosciences, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
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
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of NIDO-361 in Patients With Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06411912
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PIONEER KD / NIDO-361-002
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nido Biosciences, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 3 Mar 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- 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.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NIDO-361 | Experimental | Drug: NIDO-361Participants receive NIDO-361, 100 mg for at least 2 months and 200 mg for the remainder of the study. |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboParticipants receive matched dose placebo given orally once daily for 12 months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Ambulatory male
- Documented SBMA diagnosis confirmed by DNA genetic testing
- Able to complete six-minute walk test (6MWT)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| NIDO-361Tablets containing 100mg of NIDO-361 for oral administration. | Drug | NIDO-361 |
| PlaceboPlacebo oral tablets | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Analysis of Thigh and Total Lean Muscle Volume (LMV) [A+B+C]
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Days 360-374 (Last Visit)
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.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Adverse events were coded with MedDRA Dictionary Version 26.1.
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Drug and Number of Participants' Deaths
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Total Number of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Adverse Events (AEs) Across All Participants
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Adverse events were coded with MedDRA Dictionary Version 26.1.
10 secondary outcomes
Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Modified-SBMAFRS (m-SBMAFRS)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360
Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360
Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360
Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360
Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: Non-Sedentary Behavior
Time frame: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)
Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: 95th Percentile of 6-Minute Physical Activity Windows
Time frame: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)
Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Acitgraphy-Derived Measurement: Maximum Walking Bout Duration
Time frame: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)
Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy-Derived Measurement: Peak 95th Percentile Cadence
Time frame: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)
Change From Baseline to Treatment (Days 331 to 360) in Actigraphy Derived Measurement: Average Breathing Rate
Time frame: Baseline, Treatment (Days 331 to 360)
Change From Baseline to Day 180 and Day 360 in Grip Strength as Measured by Handheld Dynamometer (HHD)
Time frame: Baseline, Day 180, Day 360
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Mar 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
5 sites in 4 countries: see every site and its status.
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.