Experimental drug fails to prove benefit in fatal infant brain diseases

NCT ID NCT03822013

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested the drug miglustat in 30 infants with severe, often fatal forms of Sandhoff or Tay-Sachs disease. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce hospital stays, seizures, and feeding problems, and improve motor function and quality of life. The trial was terminated early, and results were not conclusive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kashan University Of Medical Sciences

    Kāshān, Isfahan, Iran

  • Mashhad University Of Medical Sciences

    Mashhad, Khorasan, Iran

  • Tehran University Of Medical Sciences

    Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran

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