Gene therapy for SMA tested in real-world settings of poorer nations
NCT ID NCT07265232
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a gene therapy called vesemnogene lantuparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers will track safety and whether children reach motor milestones like sitting or walking. The trial involves 15 participants and aims to see if the treatment works outside of wealthy countries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vesemnogene lantuparvovec (a gene therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that gene therapy for SMA is safe and effective in low-resource settings, potentially expanding access to treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early real-world study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Gene therapy carries risks like immune reactions and unknown long-term effects.
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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 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2030
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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6 months and older
- 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.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the study. 2. Genetic confirmation of SMA (biallelic deletion or mutation of SMN1). 3. SMA clinical phenotype and condition, that in the opinion of the treating physician, treatment with Vesemnogene will likely be beneficial. 4. Absence of contraindications for spinal tap procedure or administration of intrathecal therapy. 5. Total AAV antibody titres \< 1:20 as determined by ELISA assay. 6. Normal liver function (AST/ALT \< 3XULN, Bilirubin \<3.0 mg/dL). 7. Unable to access or failure to respond to currently available curative treatments for SMA. Exclusion Criteria: None
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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.
How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tzu chi hospital
RECRUITINGJakarta, Indonesia, 14470, Indonesia
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