Hope for rare genetic disorder: new drug trial targets core symptoms

NCT ID NCT07281079

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an oral drug called NNZ-2591 in 160 children aged 3 to 12 with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic condition. The drug is compared to a placebo to see if it improves communication and daily function. The trial is double-blind, meaning neither the families nor the doctors know who gets the real drug.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

NNZ-2591 (an oral drug taken twice daily)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a treatment to improve communication and daily living skills in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but it is still experimental. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Phelan-McDermid syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#101

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#102

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#103

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#104

    RECRUITING

    Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#106

    RECRUITING

    Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#108

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#109

    RECRUITING

    Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#111

    RECRUITING

    San Rafael, California, 94903, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Neuren PMS-301 Site#122

    RECRUITING

    Glendale, California, 91203, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••