Gene therapy study for typical Canavan disease in children
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This early-phase trial tests a gene therapy medicine (delivered by a one-time infusion) for children with typical Canavan disease. It aims to improve safety and help evaluate whether the treatment may benefit children over time.
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Who can take part
- A neurologist must confirm you have typical Canavan disease
- You must be able to get a parent/guardian consent and attend required follow-up visits
- Your age must match the study group: under 15 months, 15–36 months, or 36–60 months
- You likely must not have major health problems that raise surgery risk or disrupt study visits
- You must not have had severe allergic reactions, gene therapy, or another study medicine in the last 6 months
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