Treatment for developmental disorders caused by a specific gene mutation

Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy Study of a Single Intrathecal Injection of the Dual Vector AAV-CHD3-R1025W Base Editor for the Treatment of Developmental Disorders Caused by the R1025W Mutation in the CHD3 Gene

Early Phase 1 Interventional Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · NCT06860672

This study is testing a new gene editing treatment to see if it can help people with developmental disorders caused by a specific mutation in the CHD3 gene.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1 (estimated)
Ages2 Years to 10 Years
SexAll
SponsorXinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
Trial IDNCT06860672 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of a single intrathecal injection of a dual vector AAV-CHD3-R1025W base editor. It specifically targets patients with developmental disorders linked to the R1025W mutation in the CHD3 gene. The approach involves using a novel gene editing technique to potentially correct the underlying genetic defect. Participants will be monitored for their response to the treatment and any adverse effects.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome who carry the heterozygous R1025W mutation in the CHD3 gene.

Not a fit: Patients with brain tumors, severe systemic diseases, or those who have previously undergone gene therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with developmental disorders caused by the CHD3-R1025W mutation.

How similar studies have performed: While gene editing approaches are being explored in various contexts, this specific application targeting the CHD3-R1025W mutation is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome
* Heterozygous mutation of c.3073C\>T, p.(Arg1025Trp) in the CHD3 gene
* Normal liver, heart and immune function
* Normal coagulation and platelet counts

Exclusion Criteria:

* Brain tumor or intracranial space-occupying lesion
* Contraindications to administration of lumbar puncture or sheath injection administration
* Persistent status epilepticus or recurrent epileptic control instability
* Presence of unstable systemic disease including active bacterial, fungal or HIV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B infection
* Serum anti-AAV neutralizing antibody titer \>1:50 (ELISA immunoassay)
* Treatment with immunological agents other than protocol-specified prophylaxis within 3 months
* Prior gene therapy
* Participation in another clinical trial, or treatment with another investigational product within 30 days or 5 half-lives
* Known allergy to any investigational product

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Developmental Delay DisorderIntellectual DisabilityRare Diseases
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.