New hope for rare burning pain: drug trial targets genetic cause
NCT ID NCT07262268
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tests whether BHV-7000 can reduce chronic pain in people with inherited erythromelalgia, a rare condition causing severe burning pain due to a genetic mutation. Only 5 adults with a specific NaV1.7 mutation will participate, comparing the drug to a placebo in a crossover design. The main goal is to see if daily pain scores improve.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 5 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult men and women between 18 to 75 years of age, inclusive, at time of consent with a diagnosis of inherited erythromelalgia with a previously characterized gain of function NaV1.7 mutation resulting in chronic pain. 2. Absence of concomitant mutation resulting in Kv7.2/7.3 gain of function. 3. Ability and willingness to adhere to the study procedures and complete accurate pain diaries 4. Stable background analgesic regimen for at least 30 days before screening and willingness to maintain the same analgesic regimen during the study period. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any clinically significant laboratory abnormalities or clinically significant abnormalities on screening physical examination, vital signs, or ECG that, in the judgment of the principal investigator, indicates a medical problem that would preclude study participation. 2. Any medical condition, based on the judgement of the Investigator, that would confound the ability to adequately assess safety and efficacy outcome measures
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Site-001
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States