This is a phase 1/2a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, dose-escalating study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics of single and multiple ascending doses of SRP-1003 compared to placebo in male and female participants with type 1 myotonic dystrophy (DM1). Participants who have provided written informed consent and met all protocol eligibility requirements will be randomized to receive single (Part 1) or multiple (Part 2) doses of SRP-1003 or placebo.
Phase 1 trials primarily test safety and dosing in a small number of participants (typically 20–100). Results do not yet speak to efficacy. FDA approval is typically many years away from this stage.
Phase 2 trials begin testing efficacy in a larger patient group (100–300). This is often where biotech binary events occur — positive Phase 2 data can significantly advance a company's pipeline narrative, while failures can be terminal for a program.
Current status: Enrolling by invitation.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (53/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.