Anti-VEGF Gene Therapy Trial For Vestibular Schwannoma

Overview

About this study

This trial will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single unilateral administration of one of three dose levels of AAVAnc80-antiVEGF and will evaluate the Akouos delivery device to safely achieve the intended product performance.

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.

Criteria for Inclusion:

1. Presence of unilateral, progressive vestibular schwannoma.
2. Vestibular schwannoma larger than 2 mm.
3. Profound hearing loss, defined by pure-tone audiometry thresholds or word recognition score, in the affected ear.
4. Able and willing to comply with all trial requirements, including willingness to participate in a separate long term follow-up study after completion of this trial.

Criteria for Exclusion:

1. Prior diagnosis of NF2 and/or bilateral vestibular schwannoma.
2. Prior surgery or radiation therapy for vestibular schwannoma.
3. Clinical history consistent with endolymphatic hydrops (documented fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss and/or episodic vertigo) in the affected ear.
4. Profound hearing loss, defined by pure-tone audiometry thresholds or word recognition score, in the unaffected ear.
5. Prior participation in a clinical trial with an investigational drug within six months prior to administration (Day 0), or any prior participation in a gene therapy clinical trial.

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

Eligibility last updated 02/03/2026. 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

Brian Neff, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Daniel Osland

(507) 266-1470

Osland.Daniel@mayo.edu

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