Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
MONDO:0013282Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is a hereditary disease that develops in adulthood and is characterized by chronic liver disorders (cirrhosis), respiratory disorders (emphysema), and rarely panniculitis.
Also known as: A-1ATD, A1AD, AAT deficiency, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, deficiency in Alpa-1-proteinase inhibitor, emphysema due to AAT deficiency, emphysema-cirrhosis, due to AAT deficiency
70 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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RNA editing drug WVE-006 enters first human safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested WVE-006, an RNA editing drug, in 47 healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The study is the first step toward a possible treatment for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New shot method for Alpha-1 lung disease shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to give Alpha-1 protein therapy by injecting it under the skin instead of into a vein. Seventeen adults with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency received either a low or high dose weekly for eight weeks. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug mo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New chemo combo may lower death risk in child stem cell transplants
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drugs (Treosulfan and Busulfan) given before a stem cell transplant in 106 children with serious non-cancer diseases like immune disorders, metabolic diseases, blood disorders, and bone marrow failure. The goal was to see which drug le…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New shot aims to stop liver damage in rare genetic disease
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 study tested a drug called fazirsiran in 40 adults with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause liver disease. The drug is designed to lower levels of a harmful protein (Z-AAT) in the blood. Researchers measured safety and how much the prot…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug targets liver damage in rare genetic disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called fazirsiran in 16 people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause liver damage. The drug aims to reduce harmful protein buildup in the liver. Researchers measured changes in liver protein levels and safety over 24 to 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New metabolomic test could spot rare metabolic diseases faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new method called global metabolomic profiling to diagnose inborn errors of metabolism, a group of rare genetic disorders. Researchers compared this approach to traditional testing in 240 participants. The goal was to see if the new method could more accuratel…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of muscle relaxant make lung scopes safer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a low dose of a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) during bronchoscopy—a procedure where a tube is inserted into the lungs—could reduce complications like throat spasms and coughing. 153 adults having elective bronchoscopy were split into two groups:…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a smartphone breathing game help Alpha-1 patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a simple, home-based breathing technique called the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) with augmented reality support in 50 adults with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Participants did the breathing exercises twice daily and walked at least 5000 steps pe…
Sponsor: University of Parma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy in women with rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a registry of medical records from women with inborn errors of metabolism—rare conditions that affect how the body turns food into energy. Researchers collected data from past or current pregnancies and followed babies for one year after birth. The goal was to …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how family and friends impact caregiver health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the social networks of caregivers affect their stress and health when caring for someone with an inherited disease. Researchers surveyed over 680 participants, including family members and formal caregivers, to understand caregiving burden and s…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers help test new Alpha-1 drug safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage study tested the safety and how the body processes a new drug called ARO-AAT in 45 healthy adults. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and to measure its levels in the blood. This research is a first step toward a possible treatment for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin De…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can genes predict liver risk in kids with rare disorder?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at genetic differences in children with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare inherited condition that can cause liver disease. Researchers will compare gene patterns between children who develop liver problems and those who do not, using blood samples from abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Study reveals HPV vaccine gaps in teens with chronic illness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many girls and young women aged 11 to 20 with chronic diseases (like diabetes or immune conditions) got the HPV vaccine, compared to those without chronic illness. Researchers reviewed records of 223 participants from a hospital in France. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC