Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for rare heart disease

NCT ID NCT06092034

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

Summary

This study tests a gene therapy called RP-A501 in 14 males with Danon disease, a rare genetic condition that causes heart problems. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the LAMP2 gene, aiming to improve heart muscle function and reduce thickening. Participants will be monitored for safety and effectiveness over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiomyopathy Danon disease hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular lysosomal storage disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • German Heart Center Munich

    RECRUITING

    Munich, Germany

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  • Great Ormund Street Hospital & UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science

    RECRUITING

    London, United Kingdom

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  • Meyer Childrens Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Florence, Italy

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  • University of California, San Diego

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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