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Clinical trials sponsored by Helixmith Co., Ltd., explained in plain language.
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New gene therapy injection tested for leg artery disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new medicine called VM202 in 12 people with critical limb ischemia, a severe form of leg artery disease that causes pain and sores. The goal was to see if the injections are safe and tolerable. Participants had not gotten better with standard treat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:32 UTC
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New injection shows promise for nerve disease safety
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether an experimental drug called Engensis (VM202) is safe when injected into the weakened leg muscles of people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A). Twelve adults with mild to moderate CMT1A received multiple injections over 270 days.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:28 UTC
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Gene shot for ailing hearts passes early safety test
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested whether a gene therapy called VM202 is safe to inject directly into heart muscle areas that couldn't be fully repaired during bypass surgery. Nine adults with ischemic heart disease took part. The main goal was to check for side effects over six mont…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:26 UTC
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ALS drug safety check: engensis under the microscope
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called Engensis in 8 people with ALS who had already received the drug in an earlier trial. Researchers monitored side effects over 6 months. The goal was to see if repeated injections are safe, not to test if the drug works.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New ALS drug tested for safety in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of an experimental drug called engensis in 18 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that weakens muscles over time. Participants received either engensis or a placebo injection into their muscles. The main goal was to check for si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Gene therapy injection shows promise for leg pain from blocked arteries
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy called VM202 (Engensis) in 52 people with critical limb ischemia, a severe blockage of leg arteries causing pain and risk of amputation. Participants received injections into the calf muscle to see if it safely improves blood flow and reduces pain…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for diabetic nerve pain? long-term safety study of engensis shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called Engensis (VM202) for people with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It included 101 adults who had already received Engensis or a placebo in an earlier study. Researchers tracked side effects over 6 months and checke…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:39 UTC
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New shot aims to quiet diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental gene therapy called VM202 (Engensis) to see if it safely reduces pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. About 500 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes received either VM202 or a placebo injection into both legs. The main goal was to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:33 UTC
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New shot aims to ease diabetic nerve pain in landmark trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called Engensis to see if it could reduce pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes causing nerve pain in the feet and legs. The trial involved 162 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who received eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:30 UTC
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Gene therapy injection shows promise for diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental gene therapy called Engensis (VM202) in 12 adults with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants received injections into their leg muscles at different doses to check safety and whether it could reduce pain. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:24 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to calm diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a gene therapy called Engensis (VM202) to see if it safely reduces pain in people with diabetic nerve damage. 104 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and leg pain for at least 6 months received either the treatment or a placebo. The main goal was to measure changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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Can a gene therapy shot ease diabetic foot pain for a year?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a medicine called Engensis can safely reduce pain from diabetic nerve damage in the feet and legs over 6 extra months. 106 adults who had already been in a related study took part. The goal was to see if the pain relief lasts and if the treatment is s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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ALS drug safety trial: no major breakthrough yet
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage study tested whether a drug called VM202 is safe to inject into muscles of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 18 adults with early ALS received the injections and were monitored for 9 months. The main goal was to check for side effects, not to cure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Helixmith Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:48 UTC