Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
MONDO:0016241A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of hemiplegia and paroxysmal disturbances associated with persistent developmental delay and cognitive impairment.
Also known as: AHC, adrenal hypoplasia congenita, alternating hemiplegia of childhood, childhood alternating hemiplegia, congenital adrenal Hypoplasia, congenital adrenal gland hypoplasia, paediatric alternating hemiplegia, pediatric alternating hemiplegia
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Alternating hemiplegia of childhood itself.
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Sub-types of Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
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1 sub-type
- Adrenal hypoplasia, cytomegalic type 0 trials
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Special oil may curb paralytic attacks in rare childhood disease
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether triheptanoin oil, a special fat taken by mouth, can reduce the number of sudden paralytic attacks in children with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), a rare genetic disorder. Ten participants aged 15 and older with confirmed ATP1A3 mutation…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a simple oxygen mask halt rare childhood paralysis attacks?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether breathing high-flow oxygen for 15 minutes can stop dystonic or plegic attacks in children with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), a rare genetic disorder causing temporary paralysis and muscle spasms. 24 participants used oxygen or a placebo (med…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC