Gene shot targets diabetic foot pain in early trial

NCT ID NCT01002235

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested the safety of an experimental gene therapy called Engensis (VM202) in 12 adults with painful diabetic nerve damage in their legs. Participants received injections into their leg muscles at different doses. The main goal was to see if the treatment was safe and tolerable, while also checking if it could reduce pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Diablo Clinical Research Hospital

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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