Experimental drug shows promise for rare batten disease

NCT ID NCT05174039

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug miglustat in 6 adults aged 17 and older with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that damages the nervous system. Participants took miglustat for up to 104 weeks to see how the body processes the drug and whether it causes side effects. The goal was to find a safe dose and gather early data on whether the drug might help control the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas Children Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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