Gene therapy hope for kids with rare citrate disorder

NCT ID NCT07102524

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a single dose of TSHA-105, a gene therapy injected into the spinal fluid, in 8 people aged 2 to 20 with SLC13A5 citrate transporter disorder. The goal is to see if it is safe and whether it can improve motor and thinking skills. Because the trial is very small and open-label, results will be preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TSHA-105 (a gene therapy given as a single injection into the spinal fluid)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a treatment that improves motor and cognitive skills in children with SLC13A5 disorder.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 8 participants. It is designed mainly to check safety, so it may not show clear benefit. Gene therapies can have side effects like immune reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 25

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390-7208, United States

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