Gene-Editing shot aims to fix rare lung and liver disease

NCT ID NCT07227207

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new gene-editing medicine called TSRA-196 in 72 adults with a severe form of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (the PiZZ genotype) who have lung or liver problems. The treatment is given by IV infusion and aims to raise levels of a protective protein. The study will check safety and whether the protein levels increase enough to help.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TSRA-196 (a gene-editing medicine given by IV infusion)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a one-time or infrequent treatment that raises protective protein levels, potentially slowing or stopping lung and liver damage in people with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 72 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. Gene-editing therapies can have unexpected side effects, and the long-term risks are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

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

  • Clinical Study Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

  • Clinical Study Center

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • Clinical Study Center

    RECRUITING

    Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia