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Achondrogenesis type IA

MONDO:0008701

Achondrogenesis type 1A (ACG1A), a form of achondrogenesis, is a very rare, lethal skeletal dysplasia characterized by dwarfism with extremely short limbs, narrow chest, short ribs that are easily fractured, soft skull bones and distinctive histological features of the cartilage.

Also known as: achondrogenesis, Houston-Harris type, ACG1A, Houston-Harris achondrogenesis, achondrogenesis type 1A, achondrogenesis, type 1A, achondrogenesis, type IA

35 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Musculoskeletal system disorder (196) Hereditary disease (172) Bone disorder (47) Human disease (14) Osteochondrodysplasia (12) Skeletal system disorder (4) Bone development disease (2) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2) Skeletal dysplasia (1)

Trials to join now! 17 Not yet recruiting 6 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 7 Terminated 1

Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC