Gene therapy trial aims to fix enzyme defect in gaucher disease
NCT ID NCT05324943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called FLT201 in 10 adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the gene that produces a missing enzyme. The main goal was to check safety and see if the treatment can boost enzyme levels and reduce disease buildup.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FLT201 gene therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a one-time gene therapy that helps the body produce the missing enzyme, potentially reducing the need for regular infusions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, first-in-human trial with only 10 participants. It primarily tests safety, not effectiveness. Gene therapies can have unexpected side effects, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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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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Hospital Quironsalud Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain
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Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Lysosomal Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center
Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-6066, United States
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Rabin Medical Center - PPDS
Petah Tikva, Israel
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Royal Free Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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Salford Royal Hospital
Salford, United Kingdom
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Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel
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SphinCS
Höchheim, Germany
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Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel Aviv, Israel
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