New hope for babies with rare muscle disease: enzyme therapy trial shows promise
NCT ID NCT04910776
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new enzyme replacement therapy called avalglucosidase alfa in infants with Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness. The treatment is given through an IV every other week for up to 4 years. The main goal is to see if it helps babies survive without needing a breathing machine. The study involves 17 infants who have not received prior treatment for this condition.
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Locations
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Advanced Medical Genetics- Site Number : 8400002
Hawthorne, New York, 10532, United States
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Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota- Site Number : 8400008
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center- Site Number : 8400001
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Duke University Medical Center- Site Number : 8400004
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Investigational Site Number : 0560001
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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Investigational Site Number : 1560001
Shanghai, 200120, China
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Investigational Site Number : 1560002
Qingdao, 266034, China
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Investigational Site Number : 1580001
Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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Investigational Site Number : 2760001
Bad Oeynhausen, 35392, Germany
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Investigational Site Number : 3800002
Monza, Lombardy, 20052, Italy
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Investigational Site Number : 5280001
Rotterdam, 3015 CE, Netherlands
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Investigational Site Number : 7240001
Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalunya [Cataluña], 08950, Spain
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Investigational Site Number : 8260001
London, London, City of, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
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Investigational Site Number : 8260002
Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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Seattle Children's Hospital- Site Number : 8400003
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Stanford Hospital- Site Number : 8400006
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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