Gene therapy hope for girls with rare brain disorder
NCT ID NCT06152237
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new gene therapy called TSHA-102 for girls aged 5 to 8 with Rett syndrome, a severe genetic disorder that affects brain development. The therapy is given as a single injection into the spinal fluid. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also looking for signs of improvement. The study involves 6 participants and will follow them for up to 6 years.
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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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6 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2031
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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5 to 8 years
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant has a confirmed diagnosis of classical/typical Rett Syndrome with a documented mutation of the MECP2 gene that results in loss of function. * Participant is between ≥5 to ≤8 years of age at the time of consent. * Participant must be up to date with all relevant local vaccination requirements, with last vaccination dose received at least 42 days prior to the start of the immunosuppression regimen. * Participant's parent/caregiver must be willing to allow participant to receive blood or blood products for the treatment of an AE if medically needed. Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has another neurodevelopmental disorder independent of the MECP2 gene loss of function mutation, or any other genetic syndrome with a progressive course. * Participant has a history of brain injury that causes neurological problems. * Participant had grossly abnormal psychomotor development in the first 6 months of life. * Participant has a diagnosis of atypical Rett syndrome. * Participant has an MECP2 mutation that does not cause Rett syndrome. * Participant requires non-invasive and invasive ventilatory support. * Participant has contraindications for IT administration of TSHA-102 or lumbar puncture procedure, other medical conditions, or contraindications to any medications required for IT administration. * Participant has acute or chronic hepatitis B or C infections.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Ste-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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Children's Neurosciences, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States
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Rush University Medical Center & Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Washington University, St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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