Cystinosis

This early-phase trial tested a gene therapy for cystinosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes cystine crystals to build up in cells, damaging organs. Researchers took blood stem cells from 6 patients, added a working copy of the faulty gene, and infused the corrected cells bac…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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…

This study looked at 30 people with cystinosis, a rare disease that causes crystals to build up in the body. Researchers wanted to understand why some patients have lighter skin patches and how this relates to the disease. They studied genetic and skin samples to find the molecul…

This study looked at 65 people with cystinosis to see how well they take their cysteamine medicine and how that relates to brain problems. Researchers measured medicine use with special bottle caps and diaries, and checked for cystine buildup in the brain using scans and spinal t…

This study looked at how cystinosis affects muscles, breathing, and swallowing in 20 teenagers and adults. Researchers measured motor function, strength, and walking ability over time. The goal was to better understand the disease's impact on the body, not to test a new treatment…

This 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…