Argininosuccinic aciduria
MONDO:0008815Argininosuccinic aciduria (ASA) is a disorder of urea cycle metabolism most commonly characterized by either a severe, neonatal-onset form that manifests with hyperammonemia accompanied with vomiting, hypothermia, lethargy and poor feeding in the first few days of life, or late-onset forms (any age outside the newborn period) that manifest with stress or infection-induced episodic hyperammonemia or, in some, behavioral abnormalities and/or learning disabilities. Patients often manifest liver dysfunction.
Also known as: ASA deficiency, ASL deficiency, argininosuccinase deficiency, argininosuccinatelyase deficiency, argininosuccinic acid lyase deficiency, argininosuccinic aciduria, arginino succinase deficiency, argininosuccinate acidemia
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to detect liver damage without needles
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether simple blood tests and special scans can detect liver scarring in people with urea cycle disorders. Researchers will enroll 62 participants across five U.S. centers. The goal is to find noninvasive ways to monitor liver health, avoiding the need for li…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC