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DFT383

Phase 1

Nephropathic Cystinosis | Gene therapy | Rare Disease |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026

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Trial Design

NO_TREATMENT_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment30

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

DFT383 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT06910813DFT383 in Pediatric Participants With Nephropathic CystinosisNephropathic Cystinosis
RECRUITING30 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
DFT383 in Pediatric Participants With Nephropathic Cystinosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Core Phase - Incidence of adverse events (Cohort 1)
Up to 32 months

Number and proportion of participants with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)

Core Phase - Number of participants with hematological reconstitution (Cohort 1)
42 days post DFT infusion

Hematological reconstitution by Day 42 post-DFT383 infusion

Core Phase - Proportion of participants with reversal of renal Fanconi syndrome (RFS)
Up to 32 months

Proportion of participants with reversal of renal Fanconi syndrome (RFS)

Secondary Endpoints

Core Phase - Number of participants independent from cysteamine
up to 24 months
Core Phase - Health-related quality of life (HRQOL)
Up to 32 months
Core Phase - Time from infusion to reversal of RFS (Cohort 1)
Up to 24 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1 (DFT383)EXPERIMENTALTreatment with DFT383
Cohort 0 (SoC)NO_INTERVENTIONNo study treatment, will continue with standard of care (cysteamine).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DFT383GENETICDFT383 is an autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) gene therapy.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to 5 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Key Inclusion Criteria: Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must meet all the following criteria: 1. Informed consent in writing from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be provided 2. 2 to 5 years of age (including 5 years and 364 days old) at Screening 3. Weight-for-stature is ≥ th...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWJul 31, 2026NCT06910813lastUpdatePostDate: changed
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LOWJul 29, 2026NCT06910813primaryCompletionDate: changed
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Frequently asked questions about DFT383

What is DFT383 used for?

DFT383 is an investigational gene therapy being developed for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis, a rare inherited disease. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

How does DFT383 work?

DFT383 is a gene therapy designed to address the underlying genetic cause of nephropathic cystinosis. The specific molecular target or mechanism of action has not been disclosed in available information.

Who is developing DFT383?

DFT383 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is in early-stage clinical development.

What phase is DFT383 in?

DFT383 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received regulatory approval. The ongoing trial is recruiting participants in the United States.

What clinical trials is DFT383 in?

DFT383 is being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT06910813, titled 'DFT383 in Pediatric Participants With Nephropathic Cystinosis.' The study is recruiting up to 30 participants aged 2 years and older in the United States.