Gene therapy trial aims to help people with angelman syndrome communicate better

NCT ID NCT07181837

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a gene therapy called MVX-220 in 12 children and adults with Angelman syndrome. The therapy delivers a working copy of the UBE3A gene via a single injection into the fluid around the brain. Researchers are primarily checking safety, but also looking for improvements in communication skills using a caregiver-reported measure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MVX-220 gene therapy (a modified virus carrying a working UBE3A gene)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves communication and daily function for people with Angelman syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Gene therapy also carries risks like immune reactions or side effects from the injection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 12 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

May 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

4 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. The participant's parent/legal guardian must provide written informed consent. 2. Symptoms consistent with AS and documented genetic confirmation of one of the following genotypes resulting in a diagnosis of AS: 1. Full maternal UBE3A gene deletion causing AS in the region of 15q11.2-q13 2. Uniparental disomy 3. Imprinting center defect 3. The participant must be 18 to 50 years of age, inclusive (for adult participants), or 4 to 8 years of age, inclusive (for pediatric participants), at Screening. 4. The participant must have the ability to ambulate independently. 5. The participant must be on stable antiepileptic medications (with no changes within 1 month prior to the Screening visit, except for weight associated dose adjustments). Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically significant medical finding other than AS, that, in the judgment of the Investigator would make the participant unsuitable for participation. 2. Laboratory abnormalities including but not limited to: 1. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> upper limit of normal (ULN) 2. Total and/or fractionated bilirubin (direct and/or indirect) \> ULN 3. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) \> ULN 4. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below the lower limit of normal (LLN) for age 5. Hemoglobin \< 8 g/dL 6. White blood cell (WBC) count outside the normal range for age 7. Platelet count \< LLN 8. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) outside the reference range 9. PT/International normalized ratio (INR) outside the reference range 3. Any known history and/or family history of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS). 4. Any known history and/or family history of disordered complement function and/or complement gene mutation(s). 5. History of systemic lupus erythematous, Still's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or other severe autoimmune conditions per judgment of the Investigator. 6. Any known history of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)/microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, or hypercoagulable conditions including, but not limited to, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. 7. Current therapy with high dose immunosuppressants. 8. Prior or current treatment with an investigational drug within 6 months or 5-half-lives of the hospital admission whichever is longer. 9. Prior treatment with an antisense oligonucleotide within 1 year of hospital admission. 10. A history of gene therapy administration. 11. Any contraindication to ICM administration procedure, including contraindications to imaging, contrast use, anesthesia, or any condition that would increase the risk of adverse outcomes from the ICM procedure. 12. Any contraindication to glucocorticoid use

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Rush University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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