Groundbreaking gene editing trial aims to fix immune system in 'Bubble Boy' disease

NCT ID NCT06851767

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests a new gene therapy for X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (X-SCID), a rare disorder that leaves people without a working immune system. Researchers take a person's own blood stem cells, fix the faulty gene using a precise editing technique called base editing, and return the corrected cells to the body. The goal is to restore immune function and reduce the need for lifelong treatments. The trial involves 18 participants aged 3 and older and will follow them for 15 years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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