NVD003 Compared with Iliac Crest Bone Graft in Pediatric Participants Treated Surgically for Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of NVD003 for the surgical treatment of CPT in pediatric participants.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclsuion Criteria:

  • Participant’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have provided written informed consent (and assent has been provided by the participant, depending on age) for the study.
  • Participant is of any sex, ≤ 17 years of age.
  • Participant has been diagnosed with CPT (with or without NF1).
  • Participant has a non-healing Paley type 3 or 4 diaphyseal fracture
  • Participant is a candidate for surgical treatment using an internal fixation approach (intramedullary rod) based on CPT fracture status and general health status.
  • Participant has serology and molecular test results at Visits 1 and 2 excluding the presence of human T-cell lymphoma virus, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and syphilis. 
  • Participant can provide an adequate ATC sample volume.
  • Participant weighs ≥ 5 kg/11 lb at Screening and on Day 1.
  • Participant is not pregnant or lactating.
  • If participant is of childbearing potential, is practicing highly effective methods of birth control from Screening to the end of the study:
    • Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:
      • Oral
      • Intravaginal
      • Transdermal
    • Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation:
      • Oral
      • Injectable
      • Implantable
    • Intrauterine device
    • Intrauterine hormone-releasing system
    • Bilateral tubal occlusion
    • Vasectomized partner
    • Sexual abstinence, defined as refraining from heterosexual intercourse during study participation, is acceptable if this is the participant’s usual lifestyle; periodic abstinence (calendar, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods), withdrawal (coitus interruptus), spermicides only, and the lactational amenorrhea method are not acceptable methods of contraception.

Note: A participant is considered to be of childbearing potential if they are postmenarchal and premenopausal, unless surgically sterile (permanent sterilization methods include hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral oophorectomy). If participant is sexually active and has a partner who may become pregnant (i.e., neither surgically sterile nor postmenopausal), agrees to use highly effective contraception (e.g., sterilization, birth control pills, Depo Provera injections, or contraceptive implants) from Screening to the end of the study. Participant agrees to refrain from donating sperm or eggs from Screening to the end of the study.

  • Participant and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are able to understand all study information provided and are willing to return to the study facility for all visits, including follow-up evaluations. 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant has bilateral CPT.
  • Participant has evidence of plexiform neurofibroma of any size or nodular fibroma ≥ 1.2 inches/3 cm on the ipsilateral leg.
  • Participant has a clinically significant infection at the fracture site or systemic infection.
  • Participant’s CPT fracture involves the metaphysis (i.e., not limited to the diaphysis).
  • Participant has a CPT fracture, for which the surgeon intends to use an external fixation system (e.g., Ilizarov, Taylor spatial frame, rail, etc.) instead of, or in addition to, internal fixation.
  • Participant has an autoimmune disease, with the exception of well-controlled type 1 diabetes or autoimmune thyroid disorders.
  • Participant has an active (malignant) tumor.
  • Participant has documented metabolic bone disease or any disorder, such as, but not limited, to osteogenesis imperfecta and osteomalacia, that could interfere with bone healing and bone metabolism.
  • Participant has any chronic, ongoing, or planned use of medications that might affect bone metabolism or bone quality such as bisphosphonates, steroids, methotrexate, vitamin K antagonists, immunosuppressant therapy, or immunotherapy during the study. Note that perioperative treatment with a bisphosphonate is allowed in Cohort A participants randomized to ICBG if its use is deemed SOC by the treating surgeon.
  • Participant has any history of allergic reaction or any anticipated hypersensitivity to any anesthetic agent or any potential hypersensitivity to any of the components of the NVD003 graft (including the CMRL1066 formulation medium) or hypersensitivity related to other factors in the surgical process for the ICBG graft, such as anesthesia, medications, suture materials or fixation devices.
  • Participant has received any investigational product (including a device) within 60 days before enrollment in the study.
  • Participant would be concurrently enrolled in another clinical study while participating in this study.
  • Participant has any clinically significant hematologic, renal, hepatic, and coagulation laboratory abnormalities (i.e., complete blood count, prothrombin time/international normalized ratio, Chem-7, liver function tests, etc.).
  • Participant or participant’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have an unstable condition (e.g., psychiatric disorder, a recent history of substance abuse) or is otherwise thought to be unreliable or incapable of complying with the requirements of the protocol. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/09/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Annalise Larson, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Angela Severson

(507) 538-3560

Severson.Angela2@mayo.edu

More information

Publications

  • Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is likely to be a primary periosteal disease and secondary bone disease. The primary goal of treatment is to obtain union, correct the diaphyseal deformity, correct any proximal fibular migration and prevent refracture. The pathobiology demonstrates increased osteoclasis by the surrounding fibrous hamartoma and reduced osteogenesis and bone morphogenic protein production by the bone. This leads to a loss of remodelling potential and gradual bowing and atrophy of the bone with eventual fracture of the tibia and or fibula. This recommends the synergistic use of bisphosphonates and bone morphogenic protein. The pathomechanics of CPT implicate the anterolateral bowing, narrow diameter of the atrophic bone ends and proximal fibular migration. These biomechanical factors can be addressed by means of straightening of the deformity, intramedullary support of both bones, stable fixation and reduction of proximal migration of the fibula. A summary of the literature on CPT shows that the mean probability of achieving primary union without refracture, by most treatments is 50% (12% to 80%). Two recent studies have shown a much higher success rate approaching 100%, by creating a cross-union between the tibia and fibula. The cross-union with intramedullary reinforcement of the bone makes refracture unlikely due to the cross-sectional area of union with its two-bar linkage. A new classification to guide such treatment is also proposed. Read More on PubMed
  • Bone nonunion is a pathological condition in which all bone healing processes have stopped, resulting in abnormal mobility between 2 bone segments. The incidence of bone-related injuries will increase in an aging population, leading to such injuries reaching epidemic proportions. Tissue engineering and cell therapy using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have raised the possibility of implanting living tissue for bone reconstruction. Bone marrow was first proposed as the source of stem cells for bone regeneration. However, as the quantity of MSCs in the bone marrow decreases, the capacity of osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stem cells is also impaired by the donor's age in terms of reduced MSC replicative capacity; an increased number of apoptotic cells; formation of colonies positive for alkaline phosphatase; and decreases in the availability, growth potential, and temporal mobilization of MSCs for bone formation in case of fracture. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) demonstrate several advantages over those from bone marrow, including a less invasive harvesting procedure, a higher number of stem cell progenitors from an equivalent amount of tissue harvested, increased proliferation and differentiation capacities, and better angiogenic and osteogenic properties in vivo. Subcutaneous native adipose tissue was not affected by the donor's age in terms of cellular senescence and yield of ASC isolation. In addition, a constant mRNA level of osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatase with a similar level of matrix mineralization of ASCs remained unaffected by donor age after osteogenic differentiation. The secretome of ASCs was also unaffected by age when aiming to promote angiogenesis by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) release in hypoxic conditions. Therefore, the use of adipose cells for bone tissue engineering is not limited by the donor's age from the isolation of stem cells up to the manufacturing of a complex osteogenic graft. Read More on PubMed