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A Phase I Study in Healthy Volunteers and Parkinson's Disease (PD) Patients.

Sponsor: Mission Therapeutics

NCT ID: NCT07630545

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At a glance

What the study gets you
Access to the study treatment being tested
Type of study
Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
Time in hospital
In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention
MTX325 (drug), Placebo (other)
How long the study runs
Study runs about 49 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention
MTX325 — drug: MTX325 · Placebo — other: Placebo
Patient visit burden
Not specified by the sponsor

In plain English

This early-stage (Phase I) study is testing a new investigational medicine called MTX325. Earlier parts of the study, which involved healthy volunteers, are complete. Part 5 is now recruiting people with mild to moderate, early-stage Parkinson's disease, and the sponsor is Mission Therapeutics.

Who can take part

  • Aged between 40 and 75 years
  • Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease using standard MDS criteria, with other causes of Parkinsonism ruled out
  • Body mass index (a measure of weight for height) between 18 and 34.0
  • No dementia, based on a memory and thinking test called MoCA at the start
  • Willing and able to give informed consent and attend all study visits
  • If taking antidepressants called SSRIs for anxiety or depression, on a stable dose for at least 60 days before the study starts
  • Negative results for drugs of abuse in urine, and for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C tests
  • If a woman who could become pregnant, willing to use highly effective contraception
  • Able to have a lumbar puncture (a sample of fluid from around the spine) — no conditions that would make this unsafe
  • No more than 2 freezing episodes or falls related to Parkinson's in the past 6 months

Who may not be able to

  • Currently taking prescribed treatment for Parkinson's symptoms
  • Known Parkinson's risk genes, based on medical history
  • Serious heart problems, such as long QT syndrome, heart failure, or low potassium
  • Significant stomach or gut problems that could affect how the study medicine is absorbed
  • Other significant brain or nervous system conditions, for example a stroke in the last 12 months or a seizure in the last 5 years
  • Serious thoughts of suicide, based on a screening questionnaire
  • Living in a nursing home or assisted care facility
  • Taking certain medicines, including rotigotine, COMT inhibitors (such as entacapone, tolcapone or opicapone), neuroleptics, venlafaxine, or non-selective MAO inhibitors, shortly before or during the study
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating
  • Uncontrolled type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or serious kidney or liver problems
  • History of allergy or serious skin reactions, including erythema multiforme, or eosinophilia (a high level of a type of white blood cell) with no known or avoided cause
  • Current bad hay fever, or past hay fever affecting more than the nose and eyes
  • Problems having a PET scan or MRI scan, allergy to the PET scan tracer [18F] FDG, or previous exposure to ionising radiation from research
  • Recent COVID-19 infection without recovery, or a COVID-19 vaccine between the screening visit and the first dose
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse in the past 2 years
  • Donated 450 mL or more of blood in the 3 months before the first dose, or took part in another clinical study of a new medicine in the past 3 months
  • Unable to communicate well with the study team

What taking part involves

  • • Taking the investigational medicine MTX325
  • • Having a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of spinal fluid (CSF)
  • • Having PET and MRI scans

Time commitment: Number of visits and total study duration: not stated — ask the trial team. Taking part involves study visits, tests including PET and MRI scans, and a lumbar puncture to collect spinal fluid.

Plain-English summary (AI-generated) from registry data. Not eligibility advice — only the trial team can confirm whether you can take part. Use the eligibility checker to see how your health profile matches this trial.

Type of study
Testing a treatment
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Who
All
Number of participants
106
Started
2023-11-30
Last checked
2026-07

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

  • • Testing a new treatment for parkinson's disease (pd)
  • • Phase1 - 106 participants
  • • The goal of this trial is to learn if MTX325 can be developed as a potential disease-modifying treatment for Parkinson's Disease

Who can take part?

  • • Ages 18 Years to 75 Years
  • • Diagnosed with parkinson's disease (pd)

Where?

  • • Cambridge - Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge
  • • Glasgow - Neuroclnx, Glasgow
  • • Liverpool - Royal Liverpool University Hospital
  • • London - Parexel
  • • +6 more UK sites

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

The goal of this trial is to learn if MTX325 can be developed as a potential disease-modifying treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Parts 1-4 complete, Part 5 (multiple doses in patients with Parkinson's Disease) in progress.

Parkinson's Disease (PD)Mild to Moderate Parkinson's DiseaseEarly Stage Parkinson's Disease

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Key info

  • Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
  • Who can join: All genders

Biomarkers mentioned

with a negativewith negativeeGFR

What the study is looking for

  • ✓Healthy male and female (Part 1-2 only) participant, aged ≥ 18 to ≤ 55 years.
  • ✓Female participant of childbearing potential (Part 1-2 only)
  • ✓Female participant of non-childbearing potential (Part 1-2 only).
  • ✓Female participant (Part 1-2 only) with a negative pregnancy test at Screening visit.
  • ✓Male participant (and partner of childbearing potential) willing to use a highly effective method of contraception
See the full criteria
PART 5 - Currently recruiting in Parkinson's Disease Patients Inclusion Criteria 1. Male and female participants aged ≥ 40 to ≤ 75 years. 2. Male or female participants. Female participants of childbearing potential must be willing to use highly effective forms of contraception (refer to Section 9.7.1 for details on highly effective methods of contraception and definitions of women of childbearing potential and of fertile men): 3. Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 34.0 kg/m2, inclusive. 4. If being treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for anxiety/ depression, must be on a stable dose for 60 days prior to Day -1 and must remain on that dose for the remainder of the study. 5. Must have had other causes of Parkinsonism excluded 6. No clinically significant history of previous allergy/ sensitivity to MTX325 or any of the excipients contained within the IMP. 7. Participant with a negative urinary drugs of abuse (DOA) screen (excluding alcohol). 8. Participant with negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen \[HbsAg\]) and hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab) test results at Screening. 9. No history of torsade de pointes or long QT syndrome and no heart failure, hypokalaemia, or any other additional cardiac risk factors if judged clinically significant in the opinion of the Investigator. 10. No clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs during the screening period. 11. Able to perform all protocol assessments and comply with the study visit schedule. 12. Able and willing to provide informed consent. 13. Clinically established PD as per MDS Criteria\[ 14. Absence of dementia as shown by a baseline Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA®) Exclusion Criteria 1. A clinically significant history of gastrointestinal disorders or any significant medical conditions that would be likely to influence IMP absorption, or evidence of clinically significant central nervous system, respiratory, cardiovascular or metabolic dysfunction or other significant medical conditions with potential to impact participant safety or hinder interpretation of study results. 2. Clinically significant neurologic disorder other than PD, including history of stroke within 12 months of Screening, seizure within 5 years of Screening, or head trauma with loss of consciousness within 6 months of Screening. 3. Those with known PD risk genes (per medical history). 4. Reside in a nursing home or assisted care facility. 5. No more than 2 PD related freezing episodes or falls in the past 6 months. 6. Any condition that may predispose participant to complications or technical difficulty with lumbar puncture, in the opinion of the Investigator. 7. Participants who have conditions that would preclude a lumbar puncture (LP), such as a local infection at the site 8. Participant who has a history of clinically significant hypersensitivity to local anaesthesia, or its derivatives used during CSF collection or to any medication used to prepare the area of LP. 9. Reports having experienced suicidal ideation (Type 4 on 5 on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS©\] 10. Participants should not be in receipt of any known MATE2k substrates 11. Plan to receive or administration of rotigotine, catechol-o-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (e.g., entacapone, tolcapone or opicapone), neuroleptics, venlafaxine, NMN, nicotinamide riboside or non-selective Monoamine oxidase \[MAO\] inhibitors within 7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to first dose and during the study conduct. 12. Clinically significant abnormal test results for serum biochemistry, haematology, coagulation and/or urine analyses as determined within 45 days before first dose of IMP. 13. A clinically significant history of gastrointestinal disorder likely to influence IMP absorption. 14. Participant has any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, is clinically significant and may put the participant at greater safety risk, influence response to study product, or interfere with study assessment. 15. Inability to communicate well with the Investigators. 16. Participation (dosed) in a NCE clinical study within the previous 3 months or five half lives 17. Donation of 450 mL or more blood within the 3 months before the first dose of IMP. 18. Female participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating. 19. Clinically significant abnormalities in 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) 20. Participants with recent COVID-19 infection without resolution of symptoms 21. Participants who have received a COVID-19 vaccine injection from the Screening visit up to first dose of IMP 22. A clinically significant history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past 2 years. 23. Currently prescribed treatment for Parkinson's Disease symptoms. 24. Any history of allergy/atopy including drug-induced allergy history of severe cutaneous adverse reaction or other type 4/delayed-type hypersensitivity. 25. Current or previous history of eosinophilia with either unknown cause, or where known, the inciting factor is not removed or avoided. 26. Previous history of Erythema Multiforme and/or identified current risk factor(s) for Erythema Multiforme 27. Participant has any contra-indication to PET or MRI as determined by screening procedures and PET and MRI safety questionnaires as conducted by the site. 28. Clinically significant history of previous allergy/ sensitivity to \[18F\] FDG. 29. Participants who have had previous exposure to ionizing radiation 30. Chronic kidney disease defined as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 1.5 × the upper limit of normal (ULN) or ALT or AST \>3 × ULN or if participant has Child-Pugh Class C cirrhosis or equivalent severe hepatic impairment. 31. Hepatic disease or altered liver function as defined by total bilirubin \>1.5 × the upper limit of normal (ULN) or ALT or AST \>3 × ULN or if participant has Child-Pugh Class C cirrhosis or equivalent severe hepatic impairment. 32. Patients with uncontrolled type I or type II diabetes (insulin or non-insulin dependent). 33. Current symptomatic Hay fever or any history of hay fever involving more than nose and eyes. PART 1, 2 ,4 - COMPLETED Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy male and female (Part 1-2 only) participant, aged ≥ 18 to ≤ 55 years. 2. Female participant of childbearing potential (Part 1-2 only) 3. Female participant of non-childbearing potential (Part 1-2 only). 4. Female participant (Part 1-2 only) with a negative pregnancy test at Screening visit. 5. Female participant of menopausal status (Part 1-2 only) confirmed by demonstrating at Screening that the serum level of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) falls within the respective pathology reference range. 6. Male participant (and partner of childbearing potential) willing to use a highly effective method of contraception 7. Participant with a body weight of at least 50.0 kg and body mass index (BMI) of 1832 kg/m2. BMI = body weight (kg) / \[height (m)\]2. 8. No clinically significant history of previous allergy / sensitivity to MTX325 or any of the excipients contained within the IMP. 9. No clinically significant abnormal test results for serum biochemistry, haematology, coagulation 10. Participant with a negative urinary drugs of abuse (DOA) screen (including alcohol) test results, determined within 35 days (45 days Part 4 only) before first dose of IMP. 11. Participant with negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen \[HbsAg\]) and hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab) test results at Screening. 12. No clinically significant abnormalities in 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) 13. No clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs 14. Participant must be available to complete the study (including all follow-up visits). 15. Participant must satisfy an Investigator about his/her fitness to participate in the study. 16. Participant must provide written informed consent to participate in the study. 17. Participants with a negative COVID-19 test on admission (if required). 18. Part 4 only: Participant with normal MRI performed within 3 months of dosing, as judged by the investigator. Part 4 - COMPLETED 1. Participants who have had previous exposure to ionizing radiation from research studies 2. Participant has any contraindication to arterial line insertion 3. Inability to lie supine for up to 120 mins for PET procedures. 4. Participant has any contra-indication to MRI as determined by screening procedures and MRI safety questionnaire 5. Participant suffers from claustrophobia or needle phobia. 6. Any history of allergy/atopy including drug-induced allergy or any history of severe cutaneous adverse reaction or other type 4/delayed-type hypersensitivity. 7. Current or previous history of eosinophilia with either unknown cause, or where known, the inciting factor is not removed or avoided. 8. Previous history of Erythema Multiforme and/or identified current risk factor(s) for Erythema Part 3 - COMPLETED 1. Healthy male and female participant, ≥ 65 years of age. 2. Female participant of non-childbearing potential. 3. Female participant of menopausal status confirmed by demonstrating at Screening that the serum level of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) falls within the respective pathology reference range. 4. Male participant (and partner of childbearing potential) willing to use a highly effective method of contraception 5. Participant with a body weight of at least 50.0 kg and BMI of 18-32 kg/m2. 6. No clinically significant history of previous allergy / sensitivity to MTX325 or any of the excipients contained within the IMP. 7. No clinically significant abnormal test results for serum biochemistry, haematology and/or urine analyses determined within 35 days before first dose of IMP. 8. Participant with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) creatinine equation \>60 mL/min/1.73 m2. 9. Participant with a negative urinary drugs of abuse (DOA) 10. Participant with negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen \[HbsAg\]) and hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab) test results at Screening. 11. No clinically significant abnormalities in 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) 12. No clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs 13. Participant must be available to complete the study (including all follow-up visits). 14. Participant must satisfy an Investigator about his/her fitness to participate in the study. 15. Participant must provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria (Part 1, 2, 4) - COMPLETED 1. A clinically significant history of gastrointestinal disorder likely to influence IMP absorption. 2. Use of prescription or non-prescription drugs, excluding allowable drugs and contraception 3. Reports having experienced suicidal ideation (Type 4 on 5 on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale \[C-SSRS©\] him/herself or others - Part 2 only. 4. Evidence of renal, hepatic, central nervous system, respiratory, cardiovascular or metabolic dysfunction. 5. A clinically significant history of drug or alcohol abuse (defined as the consumption of more than 14 units 6. Inability to communicate well with the Investigators 7. Participation (dosed) in a New Chemical Entity (NCE) clinical study within the previous 3 months or five half-lives 8. Donation of 450 mL or more blood within the 3 months before the first dose of IMP. 9. Vegans, vegetarians or other dietary restrictions (Part 1 food effect evaluation, only). 10. Users of nicotine products 11. Participants with an excessive habitual daily intake of caffeine 12. Female participants who are pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating (Part 1-2 only). 13. Participants with veins unsuitable for venepuncture and cannulation. 14. Participants with recent COVID-19 infection without resolution of symptoms 15. Participants who have received a COVID-19 vaccine injection Part 1 Treatment Period 2a (CSF sampling) Cohort(s) only: 1. Participants who have criteria that would preclude a lumbar puncture (LP) 2. Participant who has a history of clinically significant hypersensitivity to local anaesthesia 3. Participant who has a history of clinically significant or major back pathology (lumbar) surgery Part 4 - COMPLETED 1. Participants who have had previous exposure to ionizing radiation from research studies, such that, in combination with the exposure from this study, their exposure will be \>10 mSv for the previous 12 months. 2. Participant has any contraindication to arterial line insertion 3. Inability to lie supine for up to 120 mins for PET procedures. 4. Participant has any contra-indication to MRI 5. Participant suffers from claustrophobia or needle phobia. 6. Any history of allergy/atopy 7. Current or previous history of eosinophilia with either unknown cause, or where known, the inciting factor is not removed or avoided. 8. Previous history of Erythema Multiforme and/or identified current risk factor(s) for Erythema Multiforme Part 3 - COMPLETED 1. A clinically significant history of gastrointestinal disorder likely to influence IMP absorption. 2. Evidence of febrile illness within 1 week of first dose of IMP. 3. Use of prescription or non-prescription drugs, including vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements or any medication known to prolong the QT/QTc interval within 35 days or 5 half-lives 4. Evidence of clinically significant renal, hepatic, central nervous system, respiratory, cardiovascular or metabolic dysfunction. 5. History of torsade de pointes, heart failure, hypokalaemia, long QT syndrome or any other additional cardiac risk factors. 6. A clinically significant history of drug or alcohol abuse 7. Participants with an excess habitual daily intake of caffeine 8. Inability to communicate well with the Investigators 9. Participation in a NCE clinical study within the previous 3 months or five half-lives 10. Donation of 450 mL or more blood within the 3 months before the first dose of IMP. 11. Participants who have received a COVID-19 vaccine injection within 35 days prior to first dose of IMP. 12. Users of nicotine products 13. Participants with veins unsuitable for venepuncture and cannulation. 14. Participants with recent COVID-19 infection with resolution of symptoms

Where Is This Study? (10 UK sites)

Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Caroline Williams-Gray, DrPrincipal Investigator

Neuroclnx, Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Site contact (verified)
David Anderson, DrPrincipal Investigator

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Antonella Macherello, DrPrincipal Investigator

Parexel

London, United Kingdom

COMPLETED

Perceptive

London, United Kingdom

COMPLETED

Simbec-Orion

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

COMPLETED

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Dr David Ledingham, DrPrincipal Investigator

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Stephen Mullin, DrPrincipal Investigator

Salford Hospital (Manchester)

Salford, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Monty Silverdale, ProfessorPrincipal Investigator

Southampton General Hospital, Southampton

Southampton, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Boyd Ghosh, DrPrincipal Investigator

How to Get in Touch

Sarah J Fritchley, PhD

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

sfritchley@missiontherapeutics.com
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2026-07