Gene editing breakthrough? CRISPR therapy targets rare amyloidosis
NCT ID NCT04601051
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests NTLA-2001, a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy, in 72 adults with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis—a condition where abnormal protein builds up in nerves or the heart. The treatment aims to turn off the faulty gene to reduce protein levels. The study focuses on safety and how the body processes the drug, not yet on curing the disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- NTLA-2001 (a CRISPR gene editing therapy delivered via lipid nanoparticles)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a one-time treatment that reduces the harmful protein buildup in ATTR amyloidosis, potentially controlling the disease without lifelong medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 72 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. Gene editing is new and may have unforeseen risks or side effects.
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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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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2020
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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 90 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.
Polyneuropathy Inclusion Criteria: * Male and/or female participants 18 to 80 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent * Diagnosis of polyneuropathy (PN) due to transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis (ATTR) * Must have a body weight of at least 45 kilograms (kg) at Screening visit * Lack of access to approved treatments for ATTR and/or progression of hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN) despite use of approved treatment for ATTRv-PN Polyneuropathy Exclusion Criteria: * Amyloidosis attributable to non-TTR protein, e.g., amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis * Known leptomeningeal transthyretin amyloidosis * Use of any of the following TTR-directed therapy for ATTR within certain timeframe: 1. Patisiran 2. Inotersen 3. Vutrisiran 4. Tafamidis 5. Diflunisal 6. Doxycycline and/or tauroursodeoxycholic acid 7. Any other investigational agent for the treatment of ATTRv-PN: * Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply Cardiomyopathy Inclusion Criteria (UK only): * Male and/or female participants 18 to 90 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent * Diagnosis of transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, classified as hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTRv-CM) or wild type cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CM). * Must have a body weight of at least 45 kilograms (kg) at Screening visit * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I-III heart failure * At least 1 prior hospitalization for heart failure and/or clinical evidence of heart failure. * Able to complete ≥150 meters on the 6-minute walk test (6-MWT) during the Screening period. Cardiomyopathy Exclusion Criteria (UK only): * Amyloidosis attributable to non-TTR protein, e.g., amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis * Known leptomeningeal transthyretin amyloidosis * Use of any of the following TTR-directed therapy for ATTR within certain timeframes: 1. Patisiran 2. Inotersen 3. Vutrisiran 4. Tafamidis 5. Diflunisal 6. Doxycycline and/or tauroursodeoxycholic acid 7. Investigational TTR stabilizer (e.g., AG-10) * Participants with heart failure that in the opinion of the investigator is caused by ischemic heart disease, hypertension, or uncorrected valvular disease and not primarily due to transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. * Participants with a history of sustained ventricular tachycardia or aborted ventricular fibrillation or with a history of atrioventricular (AV) nodal or sinoatrial (SA) nodal dysfunction for which a pacemaker is indicated but will not be placed. Pacemaker or defibrillator placement, initiation of or change in anti-arrhythmic medication within 28 days prior to study drug administration. * Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Trial Site
Paris, France
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Clinical Trial Site
Auckland, New Zealand
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Clinical Trial Site
Umeå, Sweden
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Clinical Trial Site
London, United Kingdom
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