First-ever prenatal gene therapy trial aims to stop deadly brain disease before birth

NCT ID NCT07479953

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a one-time gene therapy given directly to the fetus before birth for GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme. The main goal is to check safety for both mother and baby, with only 5 participants planned.

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