Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
MONDO:0012084Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency is a very rare, severe, genetic neurometabolic disorder associated with clinical manifestations related to underproduction of serotonin and dopamine, mainly hypotonia, hypokinesia, ptosis oculogyric crises, and signs of autonomic dysfunction.
Also known as: AADC deficiency, aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency, aromatic L-amino-acid decarboxylase deficiency, Aadc deficiency, DDC deficiency, Dopa decarboxylase deficiency, aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain gene therapy delivery system tested in kids with rare disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special needle (SmartFlow cannula) designed to safely deliver a gene therapy drug (eladocagene exuparvovec) into the brains of 13 children with AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and development. The main goals are to check if the pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Gene therapy injection shows promise for kids with rare movement disorder
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a gene therapy called VGN-R09b for children with severe AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and brain function. The therapy is injected directly into the brain. The study aims to see if it is safe and helps children achieve motor milest…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Vitalgen BioPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New vitamin supplements aim to make life easier for kids with rare metabolic disorders
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests new vitamin and mineral supplements called EasiVits for children aged 1-16 with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). These supplements have less carbohydrate and no flavor, so they can be used with different diets and kids can add their own taste. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NeoteriQ Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive genetic study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and metabolic disorders pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC