One-Time gene therapy could change gaucher treatment forever

NCT ID NCT06818838

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

Summary

This study tests a new gene therapy called LY-M001 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1, a genetic disorder that causes organ damage and other health problems. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GBA1 gene to liver cells, aiming to restore the missing enzyme. Twelve participants will receive a single intravenous dose, and researchers will monitor safety and effectiveness over a year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LY-M001 (a gene therapy using a modified virus to deliver a working GBA1 gene to liver cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a long-lasting treatment that reduces or eliminates the need for regular enzyme replacement therapy for Gaucher disease type 1.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Gene therapies can cause immune reactions or liver problems, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia Gaucher disease Gaucher disease type I

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Guangzhou First People's Hospital

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

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  • Hematology Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

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    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300011, China

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  • Shanxi Bethune Hospital

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    Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, China

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