Astellas Gene Therapies
Clinical trials sponsored by Astellas Gene Therapies, explained in plain language.
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Gene therapy for rare heart condition put on hold before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new gene therapy called ASP2016 for heart problems in people with Friedreich Ataxia, a rare genetic disease. The goal was to check safety and how well people tolerated the treatment, which involved a single infusion plus steroids to protect the t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:35 UTC
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Gene therapy could free pompe patients from weekly infusions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called AT845 for adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The goal is to help the body produce the missing enzyme on its own, potentially reducing or replacing the need for regular enzyme infusions. The trial is small (11 participants) and fo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Gene therapy trial for rare muscle disease halted after severe side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a gene therapy called AT132 for children under 5 with a rare, serious muscle disease (XLMTM) that causes breathing problems. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce the need for breathing machines. However, the study was stopped early because some childr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to clear path for gene therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people with late-onset Pompe disease to measure antibodies that might interfere with future gene therapy. Participants are either new to enzyme replacement therapy or have been on it for at least six months. No treatment is given; instead, blood and urine samp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC