New pill hopes to ease rare mitochondrial disease

NCT ID NCT06644534

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an oral drug called TTI-0102 in 12 people with MELAS, a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness, strokes, and fatigue. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will measure walking ability, fatigue, and quality of life to see if the drug helps control the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
TTI-0102 (cysteamine-pantetheine disulfide)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves daily function and reduces fatigue for people with MELAS.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-phase trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not show clear benefit or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Angers University Hospital Center (CHU Angers)

    Angers, 49100, France

  • Radboud University Medical Center

    Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands

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