Experimental gene therapy targets Tay-Sachs and sandhoff in kids
Disease control
Terminated
This early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called AXO-AAV-GM2 in children with Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare and fatal genetic brain disorders. The therapy delivers healthy genes directly into the brain and spinal fluid to try to restore a missing enzyme. The study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Terence Flotte • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:03 UTC