Experimental gene therapy targets duchenne MD in young boys

NCT ID NCT05429372

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

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tested a single dose of gene therapy (fordadistrogene movaparvovec) in 10 boys with early-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The goal was to check safety and whether the therapy could help muscles produce a mini-dystrophin protein. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Fordadistrogene movaparvovec (a gene therapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this gene therapy could help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy produce a shortened form of dystrophin, potentially slowing muscle damage.

What could go wrong

This early-phase trial was terminated, so results are limited. Gene therapies can cause immune reactions or other serious side effects, and long-term benefits are unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CTSI Clinical Research Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

  • Perth Children's Hospital

    Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia

  • Primary Children's Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States

  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

  • The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

    Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

  • University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

  • University of Utah Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

  • University of Utah Hospital & Clinics Investigational Drug Services

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

  • University of Utah Imaging and Neurosciences Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States