Novartis Gene Therapies
Clinical trials sponsored by Novartis Gene Therapies, explained in plain language.
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Breakthrough gene therapy helps babies with fatal muscle disease sit and survive
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene therapy (AVXS-101) in 22 infants under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, a severe muscle-weakening disease. The goal was to see if the treatment helped babies sit independently for at least 30 seconds and survive without needing p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 19:26 UTC
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Groundbreaking gene therapy helps babies with rare muscle disease sit and stand
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single dose of a gene therapy called AVXS-101 in 30 infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were diagnosed before symptoms started. The goal was to see if the treatment could help them reach motor milestones like sitting and standing alone. Results show…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 19:18 UTC
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Single infusion gene therapy offers hope for infants with devastating muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene replacement therapy for infants under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, a severe genetic muscle-wasting disease. Researchers gave a single intravenous infusion of the therapy called onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi to see if it could…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 21, 2026 12:43 UTC
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Single infusion offers hope for babies with devastating muscle disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a one-time gene therapy for babies under 6 months old with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, a severe genetic disease that weakens muscles. The therapy aimed to deliver a working copy of a missing gene through a single intravenous infusion. Researchers measured wh…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 07, 2026 14:35 UTC