New hope for kids with rapid-aging disease: drug combo tested

NCT ID NCT06775041

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

Summary

This study tests a new drug called progerinin, given together with the standard medicine lonafarnib, in 10 children with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (a rare disease that causes rapid aging). The goal is to find the best dose and check if the combination is safe and tolerable. Participants either take lonafarnib alone or lonafarnib plus progerinin.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome progeroid syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States