New drug combo aims to slow Progeria's effects

NCT ID NCT02579044

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding everolimus to the existing drug lonafarnib can better control progeria, a rare disease that causes rapid aging in children. About 80 children with confirmed progeria will take both pills by mouth. The first part finds the safest dose of everolimus, and the second part checks if the combination improves weight gain and blood vessel health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome laminopathy progeroid syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States