New hope for duchenne: experimental drug targets genetic flaw

NCT ID NCT07037862

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an investigational drug called ENTR-601-44 in 24 boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) whose genetic mutation can be treated by skipping a specific part of the gene (exon 44). The trial has two parts: first, to find the safest and most effective dose, and second, to check how well it works. Participants receive multiple IV infusions and are monitored with blood tests, muscle biopsies, and physical exams.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ENTR-601-44 (a drug designed to help muscle cells produce a shortened but functional dystrophin protein)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a treatment that slows muscle decline and improves function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who are eligible for exon 44 skipping.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show meaningful benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Liverpool, L122AP, United Kingdom

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  • Centre Hospitalier Régional de la Citadelle

    RECRUITING

    Liège, 4000, Belgium

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  • Fondazione Serena Onlus - Centro Clinico NeMO Milano

    RECRUITING

    Milan, 20162, Italy

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  • Freeman Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BZ, United Kingdom

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  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

    RECRUITING

    London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

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  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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  • IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

    RECRUITING

    Milan, 20132, Italy

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  • Leeds General Infirmary

    RECRUITING

    Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

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  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu

    RECRUITING

    Rome, 00165, Italy

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  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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  • Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

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    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

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  • UZ Leuven

    RECRUITING

    Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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  • University Hospital Gent

    RECRUITING

    Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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