Can a single gene infusion rewrite the story of fabry disease?
NCT ID NCT04040049
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing a gene therapy called FLT190 in adult men with classic Fabry disease, a genetic condition that causes harmful fat buildup in cells. The therapy uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene, potentially enabling the body to produce the missing enzyme. The study aims to see if a single dose is safe and can reduce disease symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FLT190, a gene therapy delivered via a modified virus
- What this could lead to
- If successful, a single infusion of FLT190 could provide a long-term or permanent fix for Fabry disease, reducing or eliminating the need for regular enzyme replacement therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a small number of participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. Gene therapy carries risks such as immune reactions or the treatment not working as intended.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Norway
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Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center
Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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Metabolics and Genetics in Calgary (MAGIC Clinic)
Calgary, Toronto, T2E 7Z4, Canada
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Royal Free Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, United Kingdom
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UKEA University Hospital Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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Universita Federico II di Napoli
Naples, Italy
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University of Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany
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