A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of NB-001 in Children and Adolescents With 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
Sponsor: Nobias Therapeutics, Inc.

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