Adrenoleukodystrophy
MONDO:0018544A peroxisomal disorder resulting in cerebral demyelination, axonal dysfunction in the spinal cord leading to spastic paraplegia, adrenal insufficiency and in some cases testicular insufficiency.
Also known as: ABCD1 deficiency, ALD, Bronze-Schilder disease, Siemerling-Creutzfeldt disease, X-ALD, X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy, X-linked ALD, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Milder chemo before stem cell transplant shows promise for rare blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…
Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Milder transplant method aims to help young patients with rare blood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a gene therapy for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a rare genetic disease that damages the brain. The therapy uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 30 patients aged 1 year a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Experimental cell shot aims to boost brain repair in kids with rare metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding special cells (DUOC-01) into the spinal fluid is safe for children with inherited metabolic diseases that damage the brain. Participants are ages 1 week to 21 years and are already receiving a standard umbilical cord blood transplant. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain disease ALD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a national registry for people with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic disorder. Researchers will collect medical records and survey data from up to 1,000 patients and their families over time to understand how the disease progresses. The goal is to find bet…
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Major study tracks rare brain diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 people with rare genetic brain disorders to learn how these diseases progress. Researchers measure thinking, movement, and daily living skills over time, and also look at brain scans and body fluids. The goal is to better understand the diseases and how tr…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New imaging tracer could shed light on adrenal cholesterol
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special radioactive tracer called [18F]FNP-59 to see if it can safely and clearly show cholesterol activity in the adrenal gland using PET scans. About 24 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and those with known adrenal problems. The goal is to …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Benjamin Viglianti • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Blood tests may unlock secrets of rare brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 100 people with rare brain diseases like adrenoleukodystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy. Researchers will study immune cells called macrophages to see if they affect how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is to le…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC