A study of KB408 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new gene therapy called KB408 for people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). It aims to see if KB408 can help your body produce enough of the missing protein to protect your lungs and liver.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 70 years old.
- You have a confirmed type of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency called PI*ZZ or PI*ZNull.
- If you are currently on augmentation therapy, you must be willing to stop it for at least 10 days before the trial starts and stay off it during the study.
- You have not had a lung flare-up in the last 6 weeks.
- You have not smoked or used any tobacco or e-cigarettes in the last 6 months.
- Your liver function is good (no signs of advanced liver disease like fluid in the belly or confusion).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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