Gene editing could cure sickle cell and thalassemia in new trial

NCT ID NCT06647979

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests a gene therapy that edits a patient's own blood stem cells to produce more fetal hemoglobin, a healthy type that can replace the defective hemoglobin causing sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia. The treatment involves a stem cell transplant using the patient's own edited cells, avoiding the risk of graft-versus-host disease. The trial aims to see if this approach can safely cure these severe blood disorders in 10 participants aged 13 to 40.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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