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FDA Clears First Gene Therapy for an Inherited Form of Deafness

The U.S. FDA has approved Regeneron’s Otarmeni, the first gene therapy cleared for hearing loss caused by OTOF mutations, marking a major milestone for genetic medicine and auditory research.

Key Takeaways

The FDA approved Otarmeni for hearing loss caused by OTOF mutations.
It is the first gene therapy cleared for inherited deafness.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via livescience.com

FDA Approves Regeneron’s Otarmeni, Marking a First for Inherited Hearing Loss Gene Therapy

Regeneron says it has secured the first FDA approval for a gene therapy targeting a rare inherited form of hearing loss and plans to offer the treatment free in the United States.

Key Takeaways

Regeneron says Otarmeni is the first FDA-approved gene therapy for a rare inherited hearing loss.
The approval was reported on April 23, 2026.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via endpoints.news