When will Gene therapy be available?

6 days ago ... Gene therapy is currently available primarily in a research setting. The U.S. Food and Drug ... about clinical trials. You can search for a specific clinical trial or browse by health condition or sponsor. You may wish to refer to a list of gene therapy clinical trials that are accepting (or will accept) participants. read more

Gene therapy is currently available primarily in a research setting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only a limited number of gene therapy products for sale in the United States. read more

With AIDS, gene therapy will be used in a different way. The HIV virus camouflages itself from the immune system. Gene therapy can make its presence known, allowing it to be recognized and destroyed. The things researchers look at when evaluating a new therapy is its safety profile, how effective it is, and what a proper dosage may look like. read more

Although gene therapy is a promising treatment option for a number of diseases (including inherited disorders, some types of cancer, and certain viral infections), the technique remains risky and is still under study to make sure that it will be safe and effective. read more