New drug trial for duchenne MD halted early – what we know

NCT ID NCT06079736

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 study tested a drug called PGN-EDO51 in 7 people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy whose genetic mutation can be corrected by skipping exon 51. The drug was given by IV infusion to see if it is safe and tolerable. The trial was terminated, so results are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PGN-EDO51 (a drug given by IV infusion to help produce a shorter but functional dystrophin protein)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a treatment that slows muscle decline in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients who are candidates for exon 51 skipping.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase, small trial (7 participants) focused on safety, not yet on effectiveness. The study was terminated, which raises uncertainty about its future.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy neuromuscular disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • British Columbia Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H1G9, Canada

  • CHU de Québec

    Québec, Quebec, G1V4G2, Canada

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H8L1, Canada

  • Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

    Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B0C7, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G0A4, Canada