New shot aims to help kids with rare heart-muscle disease move easier

NCT ID NCT07531251

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a daily injection called elamipretide in 48 people with genetically confirmed Barth syndrome, a rare condition that causes muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 72 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug improves walking, standing up, and moving around.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Upper Maudlin Street Paul O'Gorman Building

    RECRUITING

    Bristol, United Kingdom

  • Metabolics and Genetics in Canada (MAGIC)

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  • Trial Not Offered in the U.S

    TERMINATED

    Needham, Massachusetts, 02494, United States

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