New drug hopes to tame rare Gut-Heart disease in toddlers

NCT ID NCT07142343

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a drug called pozelimab in children aged 1 to 5 who have CHAPLE disease, a very rare genetic condition that causes severe stomach and heart problems. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it affects the body. Only 5 children will take part, and the drug works by blocking a part of the immune system to control symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pozelimab (a lab-made antibody that blocks a part of the immune system called C5)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a treatment option for young children with CHAPLE disease, helping control life-threatening gastrointestinal and cardiovascular symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase study with only 5 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug blocks part of the immune system, which could increase infection risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

protein-losing enteropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Marmara University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, 10 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)