First-in-Human gene therapy trial aims to free kids from blood transfusions
Disease control
Not yet recruiting
This is a very early, small study to test the safety of a single dose of an experimental gene therapy called YOLT-204. It will enroll up to 18 children and teenagers with severe, transfusion-dependent forms of sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia. The main goals are to see if …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC