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A First-in-human Study of EPI-321 in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Exploring EPI-321 for muscle disorder in a clinical trial.

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18-75 years
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Phase 1/2

This study is testing a new drug, EPI-321, for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in adults aged 18 to 75. FSHD is a disease that weakens muscles, especially in the face, shoulders, and arms. EPI-321 uses a type of gene therapy to target and potentially fix the cause of FSHD. Participants will receive a single dose through a vein and be monitored in the hospital. Follow-up visits for tests and checkups will continue for about 5 years. The study aims to find out if the drug is safe, how well it works, and the best dosage for future studies.

Key Points:

  • A single dose of EPI-321 is given, followed by regular clinic visits for 5 years.
  • The study checks how safe the drug is and its potential effects on muscle function.
  • Participants must be adults with FSHD Type 1 and meet certain health criteria.

Participants should not have certain health issues, be pregnant, or need a wheelchair. The study is open-label, meaning both doctors and participants know what treatment is being given. If you qualify and are interested, consider the time commitment and health checks involved.

Study details
    Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

NCT06907875

Epicrispr Biotechnologies, Inc.

7 March 2026

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