First-of-its-Kind trial offers hope for devastating genetic disorders

NCT ID NCT06792500

Summary

This study is testing a new oral drug called glycerol tributyrate in adults with two rare and serious genetic disorders, MELAS and LHON-Plus. The main goals are to find a safe dose for each person and to see if the drug can improve how their cells produce energy. Each participant will take the drug for up to 20 months, and researchers will closely monitor their health and symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's National Hospital

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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