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.

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, Germany

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Haukeland University Hospital

    Bergen, Norway

  • Kaiser Permanente

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

  • Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States

  • Medical University of Vienna

    Vienna, Austria

  • Metabolics and Genetics in Calgary (MAGIC Clinic)

    Calgary, Toronto, T2E 7Z4, Canada

  • Royal Free Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

    Salford, United Kingdom

  • UKEA University Hospital Hamburg

    Hamburg, Germany

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

  • Universita Federico II di Napoli

    Naples, Italy

  • University of Würzburg

    Würzburg, Germany

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