Citrin deficiency
MONDO:0016602Citrin deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive urea cycle defect characterized clinically by recurring episodes of hyperammonemia and associated neuropsychiatric symptoms in the adult-onset form (citrullinemia type II), and by transient cholestasis and variable hepatic dysfunction in the neonatal form (neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis due to citrin deficiency).
Also known as: citrin deficiency
29 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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Blood tests could unlock secrets of rare metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingCitrin deficiency is a rare, underdiagnosed condition that affects the liver and metabolism. There is no cure, and patients manage symptoms with lifelong diet changes. This study analyzes blood samples from 100 patients to find biomarkers that could help track disease severity an…
Sponsor: Johannes Haeberle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
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
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Scientists probe liver fuel problems in rare citrin deficiency
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the liver processes energy and removes ammonia in people with citrin deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. Researchers will give participants special 'labeled' water, fructose, and ammonium chloride to track liver activity. By comparing 10 patients with 10 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johannes Haeberle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC