New pill aims to tackle rare genetic disorder affecting brain and body

NCT ID NCT07715084

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 to 30 with Gaucher disease type 3, a rare genetic condition that can cause anemia, low platelets, an enlarged spleen, and neurological problems. Participants take the drug daily as a dissolvable tablet for 96 weeks. Researchers track changes in blood counts, spleen size, and overall symptom severity to see if the drug is safe and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an experimental oral drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102)
What this could lead to
If successful, nizubaglustat could become a new oral treatment option for people with Gaucher disease type 3, potentially improving blood counts and reducing spleen enlargement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 participants and no placebo group, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The drug may also cause side effects not yet fully understood.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 20 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

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 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a confirmed diagnosis of GD3 disease * Have at least 2 impaired domains in the Modified Severity Scoring Tool (mSST) at Screening * Be aged 4-30 years old at the time of informed consent * Have the following symptoms of GD3 identified at Screening: GD-related anemia, thrombocytopenia, splenomegaly * Female participants of childbearing potential who are sexually active and willing to follow contraceptive guidance * Male participants with a female partner of childbearing potential who are willing to follow contraceptive guidance Exclusion Criteria: * Any condition at Screening or Baseline that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, could interfere with study assessments * History of medical conditions other than GD3 that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, could confound scientific rigor or interpretation of results * Body weight \<10 kg at Screening * Presence of a neurologic disease other than GD3 * Transfusion dependence * Prior splenectomy * The presence of severe renal impairment at Screening * Prior use of an investigational drug within 3 months before Screening * Prior participation in a clinical study involving gene therapy or stem cell transplantation * Current treatment, or treatment in the last 12 months before Screening, with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and/or substrate reduction therapy (SRT) * A positive serum pregnancy test (for women of childbearing potential) * Electrocardiogram (ECG) with an average Fridericia-corrected QT interval (QTcF) of \>450 msec for males and \>470 msec for females at Screening * Known allergies to azasugars or any study drug excipient

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Clininal Trial Unit, Rehman Medical Institute

    Peshawar, Pakistan

  • Ege Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Hastanesi

    Bornova, İzmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Gazi University Medical Faculty Hospital

    Yenimahalle, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Maula a Azad medical college Delhi

    New Delhi, 110002, India

  • SMS Medical College Jaipur

    Jaipur, 302004, India

  • Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

    New Delhi, 110060, India

  • University of Child Health Sciences and the Children's Hospital

    Lahore, Pakistan

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