Custom-Made genetic drug targets rare brain disease in first human test

NCT ID NCT07084311

First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a personalized medicine called an antisense oligonucleotide, designed specifically for one person with dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA), a rare genetic brain disorder. The treatment aims to reduce seizures and improve quality of life by targeting the underlying genetic mutation. Only one participant is enrolled, making this a highly individualized experimental approach.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nL-ATN1-002 (personalized antisense oligonucleotide)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could point toward a treatment for DRPLA, a rare and devastating genetic brain disorder with no current cure.
What could go wrong
This is an early, single-participant study, so results may not apply to others. The treatment is experimental and risks are unknown.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, United States

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