Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Down Syndrome drug pipeline

    1 compound from 1 company is in active clinical development for down syndrome.

    1Compound
    1Company
    0Phase 3+
    1Upcoming readout
    1Trials recruiting
    • Phase 2 1

    Mechanisms: Small molecule (1)

    Pipeline data compiled July 2026 · every fact sourced.

    Upcoming readouts & recent results

    • 2027AnticipatedAEF0217Topline datapendingNCT07334912

      Phase 2b dose-finding trial of AEF0217 in Down syndrome (NCT07334912): preliminary results anticipated in 2027.

    • 2024-11-18ReportedAEF0217Topline datametNCT05748405

      Positive Phase 1/2 in young adults with Down syndrome: safety primary met; AEF0217 0.2 mg improved several VABS adaptive-behavior domains and modified a CB1-dependent EEG target-engagement marker vs placebo.

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    Compounds in development (1)

    CompoundCompanyPhaseStatusMechanism
    AEF0217Aelis Farma S.A.Phase 2RecruitingCB1 NAM

    Trials recruiting now

    2 registered interventional down syndrome trials — none recruiting at present. Browse all on ClinicalTrials.gov →

    Frequently asked

    How many drugs are in development for down syndrome?
    1 compound from 1 company is in active clinical development for down syndrome.
    What are the next down syndrome trial readouts?
    Upcoming catalysts include AEF0217 (2027).