New hope for kids with rare sanfilippo syndrome? early trial launches

NCT ID NCT06488924

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new drug called JR-446 in 10 children with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB (Sanfilippo syndrome type B), a rare genetic disease that affects the brain and body. The drug is given through an IV and aims to be safe and possibly help manage the condition. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug works in the body.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
JR-446 (a drug given by IV infusion)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that slows or manages MPS IIIB symptoms in children.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (only 10 children) focused on safety. It may not show clear benefit, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mucopolysaccharidosis III mucopolysaccharidosis type 3B

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hiroshima University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hiroshima, Japan

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  • National Center for Child Health and Development

    RECRUITING

    Tokyo, Japan

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  • University of the Ryukyus Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Okinawa, Japan

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