One-Patient trial hopes to fix rare nerve disease at its genetic root
NCT ID NCT07223632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a custom-made drug (VCA-894A) in a single person with a rare genetic nerve disease called CMT2S. The drug is designed to correct a specific genetic error and restore a missing protein. The main goals are to check if the treatment is safe and if it can improve muscle function.
Why investors are watching
Vanda Pharmaceuticals is testing VCA-894A, an experimental drug for a rare genetic nerve disease called CMT2S, in a single patient. This small trial matters because a positive safety result could validate the company's approach to treating this condition, which has no approved therapy.
If it works: If the drug proves safe and shows signs of working in this one patient, Vanda could advance to larger studies and potentially become the first company with a treatment for CMT2S.
If it fails: The trial involves only one person, so results may not apply to other patients. If the drug fails or causes harm, Vanda would need to restart its efforts, and the setback could hurt investor confidence in its pipeline.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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1 person
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability and acceptance to provide written informed consent. * Genetically confirmed diagnosis of CMT2S with confirmed IGHMBP2 intronic cryptic splice variant c. 1235+894C\>A. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant clinical deterioration of the patient's neurologic status, as judged by the Investigator. * Non-reversible conditions that are contraindications to lumbar puncture. * Pregnancy, recent pregnancy (within 6 weeks), or women who are breastfeeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanda Investigational Site
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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