EU/3/23/2884 - orphan designation for treatment of Rett syndrome

adeno-associated viral vector serotype 9 containing the human MECP2 gene, an intron encoding a miRNA generating sequence, and complementary miRNA binding sites

Overview

This medicine was designated as an orphan medicine for treatment of the Rett syndrome on 12 January 2024.

This means that the developer will receive scientific and regulatory support from EMA to advance their medicine to the stage where they can apply for a marketing authorisation.

Orphan designation does not mean the medicine is available or authorised for use. All medicines, including designated orphan medicines, must be authorised before they can be marketed and made available to patients in the EU.

During the medicine's development, doctors may be able to enrol patients in clinical trials investigating the medicine. For information on ongoing clinical trials in the EU, see:  

• EU Clinical Trials Register
• ClinicalTrials.gov 

Key facts

• Active substance:
  adeno-associated viral vector serotype 9 containing the human MECP2 gene, an intron encoding a miRNA generating sequence, and complementary miRNA binding sites
• Intended use:
  Treatment of Rett syndrome
• Orphan designation status:
  Positive
• EU designation number:
  EU/3/23/2884
• Date of designation:
  12/01/2024
• Sponsor:

  Transcrip Ireland Limited