Gene therapy trial offers hope for babies with rare, deadly metabolic disease
NCT ID NCT06255782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a one-time gene therapy called ECUR-506 in baby boys under 9 months old with a severe form of OTC deficiency, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce dangerous ammonia levels, potentially allowing babies to stop taking daily medications. The trial involves up to 20 participants and will monitor for side effects and effectiveness over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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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24 hours to 7 months
- Sex
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Male 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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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. Male sex 2. Gestational or adjusted (corrected) gestational age ≥ 37 weeks 3. Age at screening is 24 hours to 7 months 4. Weight ≥ 3.5 kg and ≤ 13.5 kg at screening 5. Has received age-appropriate vaccinations 6. Genetically confirmed OTCD defined by genetic confirmation of an OTC variant (pathogenic or likely pathogenic) associated with severe neonatal OTCD defined below in Inclusion Criteria #7 or has the same OTC variant as a family member who had severe neonatal OTCD within first week of life. 7. Severe neonatal OTCD defined by hyperammonemic crisis with elevated ammonia level of \>560 μmol/L and clinical symptoms within first week of life, and currently receiving treatment with both dietary protein restriction and nitrogen scavenger therapy. 8. Current or historical biochemical profile consistent with OTCD 9. Participant's parent(s)/LAR must be able to comprehend and be willing to provide a signed IRB/IEC-approved ICF. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Neonatal diagnosis of severe to profound Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy due to birth injury 2. Requiring urgent liver transplant due to liver failure as assessed by the PI. 3. Contiguous gene deletion involving the OTC gene and including at least the CYBB gene on the telomeric side or the TSPAN7 gene on the centromeric side. 4. Known or suspected major organ injury/dysfunction/anomalies. 5. Vital sign and laboratory abnormalities outside of reference ranges. 6. Treatment with any other gene therapy or gene editing therapy 7. Co-enrollment in any other study unless approved by the sponsor. 8. Any condition, that in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the participant or study data 9. Documented vertical transmission of HepA/HepB/HepC 10. Documented in-utero teratogen, substance, and/or alcohol exposure, which in the opinion of the Investigator may increase the participant's risk of developmental delays, congenital anomalies, and/or significant medical complications
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
10 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Children's Hospital of Colorado, Anshutz Medical Campus
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Emory University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Great Ormond Street Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Hopsital Sant Joan de Deu
RECRUITINGBarcelona, 08950, Spain
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Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28041, Spain
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- Great North Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The Royal Children's Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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