First human trial launches for gene therapy targeting rare blindness disorder

NCT ID NCT07269665

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a single dose of AXV-101, a gene therapy, in 12 children aged 4 to 17 with Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 1 (BBS1) who have vision loss. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to find the right dose. Participants will have eye exams, blood and tear tests, and quality-of-life surveys over one year, with safety monitored for up to five years.

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Locations

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital

    London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom

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