Gene therapy breakthrough aims to control copper in wilson disease

NCT ID NCT04884815

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tests a new gene therapy called UX701 for adults with Wilson disease, a genetic condition that causes copper buildup. The goal is to see if a single dose can help the body control copper levels safely, possibly reducing the need for daily medications. About 82 participants will be monitored for side effects and changes in copper regulation over a year.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte

    Lisbon, Lisbon District, 1649-035, Portugal

  • Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João

    Porto, Porto District, 4200-319, Portugal

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron - PPDS

    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

  • Indiana University

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Kings College NHS Foundation

    London, Surrey, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

  • Stanford University

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

  • University of California Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95817-1348, United States

  • University of California Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2700, United States

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