Disorder of glycogen metabolism
MONDO:0002412An inherited metabolic disorder characterized either by defects in glycogen synthesis or defects in the breaking down of glycogen. It results either in the creation of abnormal forms of glycogen or accumulation of glycogen in the tissues.
Also known as: GSD, glycogen storage disease, glycogen storage disorder, glycogenoses, glycogenosis, inborn error of glycogen metabolic process, inborn glycogen metabolic process disorder, inborn glycogen storage disorder
87 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for children with rare immune and metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stem cell transplant for children with primary immune deficiencies or inherited metabolic disorders. The transplant uses stem cells from a half-matched family donor, which are specially processed to remove certain immune cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could boost breathing in pompe disease – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in 45 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo on top of their standard enzyme replacement therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function and walking ability over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change pompe disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called AB-1009 in 12 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants must have been on enzyme replacement therapy for at least 6 months. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for rare heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called RP-A501 in 14 males with Danon disease, a rare genetic condition that causes heart problems. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the LAMP2 gene, aiming to improve heart muscle function and reduce thickening. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare muscle disease: enzyme therapy trial launches in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called avalglucosidase alfa in 13 Chinese children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive the drug through an IV every two weeks for about a year. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Groundbreaking trial aims to treat rare diseases in the womb
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving enzyme replacement therapy to fetuses with certain rare genetic diseases (like MPS I, Gaucher, or Pompe) before birth is safe and feasible. About 10 pregnant participants will receive the treatment through the umbilical vein. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug combo hopes to tame rare muscle disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—cipaglucosidase alfa (an enzyme replacement therapy) and miglustat (an oral medication)—in children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and the heart. The study includes both chi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for rare epilepsy: drug ION283 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ION283 in 10 people aged 10 to 18 with Lafora disease, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it is safe and can help control seizures and other symptoms. All participants will receive the same dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Berge Minassian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough aims to control rare metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called BEAM-301 in 36 adults with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) who have a specific gene change. The goal is to see if a single dose can safely improve blood sugar control and reduce the need for cornstarch supplements. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beam Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Desperate pompe patients get early access to experimental drug combo
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides ATB200/AT2221 to people with Pompe disease who cannot join ongoing clinical trials or choose not to use standard therapy. The treatment combines an enzyme replacement therapy with a chaperone drug to help break down glycogen buildup. Particip…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:23 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe disease: expanded access to experimental therapy
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a new treatment combination (ATB200 and AT2221) to children with infantile-onset Pompe disease who are not eligible for other clinical trials and are declining on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The goal is to provide access to this experi…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:13 UTC
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Can home tests replace lab draws for rare disease patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a home lactate meter and a standard glucose meter give accurate readings compared to lab tests in people with glycogen storage disease types Ia, Ib, and XI. Ten participants will have an 8-hour hospital stay with hourly blood draws and finger-stick tests…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in children could unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with suspected or confirmed genetic and metabolic disorders to find new disease-causing gene mutations. Researchers will analyze blood samples for DNA and metabolites, and in some cases take a small skin sample. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Do patients take their meds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Necker Hospital in Paris is checking how well patients with inherited metabolic diseases follow their daily oral medication routines. About 200 patients (children aged 7 and up, teens, and adults) will fill out a questionnaire during a regular visit. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global pompe registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry enrolls people with Pompe disease to track how the condition changes over time, whether they receive treatment or not. By collecting data from up to 2,000 participants, researchers hope to better understand the disease's progression and improve patient care. …
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pompe disease: new study probes hidden nerve damage behind breathing problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Pompe disease affects the nerves and muscles involved in breathing. Researchers will analyze nerve conduction and diaphragm activity in 20 adults with Pompe disease or unexplained respiratory failure. The goal is to identify patterns that …
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cornstarch timing may be key for rare sugar disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether taking raw cornstarch with meals helps control blood sugar in adults with glycogen storage disease type I (GSD I). Eight participants will wear continuous glucose monitors and keep food diaries for two weeks. Researchers will compare bloo…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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GSDIa patients monitored for 10 years after gene therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia who have already received the gene therapy DTX401. The goal is to track their health and safety for at least 10 years after treatment. No new drugs or treatments are given in this study. It will help re…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a less strict diet improve life for adults with rare glycogen storage disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adults with glycogen storage disease type I (GSDI) can safely include more fructose and galactose in their diet. Currently, patients must avoid these sugars, which limits food choices. Researchers will give 20 adults either fructose alone or fructose p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Researchers track rare disease progression in GSD IV and APBD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from 200 people with glycogen branching enzyme deficiency, known as GSD IV or APBD. The goal is to learn how these rare diseases progress over time. No new treatments are tested; instead, researchers review clinic records to better understan…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Researchers launch Largest-Ever natural history study for rare GSD types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information from 400 people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type VI or Type IX to learn how these rare liver conditions progress over time. Researchers will review patient records from clinic visits to track disease changes, genetic types, and lab r…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tracks rare heart disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 people with Danon disease, a rare genetic heart condition, to learn how it progresses over time. Researchers will monitor heart function and symptoms in males aged 8 and older and females aged 8 to 50. The goal is to gather natural history data that could su…
Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study monitors pregnancy in pompe disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women with Pompe disease to see how the condition and its treatments affect pregnancy and infant growth. Researchers will track complications and monitor babies for up to three years after birth. No new drugs are being tested; participants receive thei…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from up to 250 patients with lysosomal storage diseases (like certain forms of MPS, Pompe, Gaucher, and Wolman disease) to understand how these conditions develop and respond to treatments given before birth. Researchers will track symptoms, lab re…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to unlock immune secrets for better treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 400 children with Pompe disease to see how their immune system reacts to enzyme replacement therapy. Researchers will collect medical records from birth to age 18 to understand which children develop antibodies that block treatment. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pompe disease patients invited to join worldwide registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with Pompe disease over time. It includes both treated and untreated patients, and aims to collect real-world data on treatment safety, effectiveness, and quality of life. No new treatments are being tested—this is…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study peers into the brain for hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how Pompe disease affects the brain and nerves over the long term. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking and language tests, and muscle checks in 45 people with Pompe disease. Participants will be followed for 3 to 6 years. No new treatment is being …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple Finger-Stick replace lab tests for rare metabolic disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether portable lactate monitors (like those used at home) give accurate results for people with glycogen storage disease type Ia. Ten participants will have their lactate and glucose levels measured by finger-stick and by standard lab tests. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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MRI study seeks brain clues in metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI scans to look for brain differences in people with metabolic diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over time and link them to body fat and other health measures. About 126 adults will take part at Ulm University Hospital. No d…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New scan techniques aim to solve rare heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing advanced heart MRI scans to better diagnose and predict risks for people with rare heart muscle diseases. Researchers will scan 1000 participants to see if these new imaging methods can identify conditions like Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis more accu…
Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Pompe disease drug safety checked in pregnant women and infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers safety information from about 100 women with Pompe disease who received Nexviazyme while pregnant or breastfeeding, and from their babies. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant growth and development through the first year o…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study of Ultra-Rare GSDs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 200 people with ultra-rare glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) like types 0a, 0b, VII, X, XII, XIII, XV, PRKAG2 syndrome, and Danon disease. Researchers will collect medical records and other data to see how these conditions progress over time. No treatments or dru…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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No more needles? new study tests ultrasound-based liver check for kids with rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at using liver elastography, a non-invasive ultrasound-like technique, to measure liver fibrosis in children with type III glycogen storage disease (GSDIII). The goal is to see if this method can replace painful liver biopsies for monitoring disease progression. …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Do special diets cause eating disorders in kids? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often young children (ages 1 to 6) with inherited metabolic diseases develop eating disorders when they are on special diets. Researchers will use a feeding scale to measure eating problems in 200 children. The goal is to understand the link between these …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Major study aims to better measure muscular dystrophy progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 24-month observational study will follow up to 1000 people with certain types of muscular dystrophy (LGMD, DM2, and late-onset Pompe disease) aged 6-50. Researchers want to see if specific physical tests, like the North Star Assessment and a 100-meter walk, are good ways to …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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10,000 volunteers join hunt for Aging's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe SMILE study is tracking 10,000 adults aged 18 and older to see how sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and metabolic diseases like diabetes influence overall health and lifespan. Researchers will collect data from medical records, tests, and surveys over time. This is an obs…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a High-Fat diet help kids with Tough-to-Treat conditions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The die…
Sponsor: Danone Nutricia SpA Società Benefit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:44 UTC