Disorder of fatty acid and ketone body metabolism

This study tests whether sodium phenylbutyrate, a drug already approved for another condition, can help people with MCAD deficiency (a genetic disorder that affects fat breakdown). About 24 participants aged 10 and older will take the drug for 4 weeks. Researchers will check for …

This study tests a drug called triheptanoin, already approved for similar conditions, to see if it can prevent dangerously low blood sugar in people with MCADD, a rare inherited disorder. About 24 participants aged 4 and older will take the medication and be monitored for safety …

This study follows 150 people with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) to check the long-term safety of their treatment, including for pregnant women and their babies. Researchers track serious side effects and disease complications. The goal is to better understa…

This 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…

This study tests a drug called triheptanoin in 8 adults with MCADD, a rare condition that can cause dangerously low blood sugar. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can prevent hypoglycemia during fasting. Participants will stay overnight at a hospital for monitoring and b…

This study follows up to 90 children and young adults with mitochondrial liver diseases to learn how these conditions progress over time. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to better understand the diseases and find markers that predict outcomes. The goal is to imp…

This early-phase study is testing whether combining a low-carbohydrate diet with a diabetes drug (ertugliflozin) can safely produce moderate ketone levels in healthy adults. Nine participants will follow a gradually reducing carb diet while taking the drug, all under close superv…