Disorder of organic acid metabolism

This study tests a new microtablet protein substitute for people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a condition requiring a strict low-protein diet. The microtablets combine protein with vitamins and minerals, aiming to be easier to take than current liquid or powder options. About 20 a…

This study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid gel to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum healing in people with both diabetes and advanced gum disease. Twenty-three participants will receive the standard cleaning on all teeth, and then two gum pockets…

This early-stage study tests whether high-dose Vitamin C is safe for people with two rare inherited blood disorders—Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and a form of G6PD deficiency. Both conditions cause red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The study will e…

This study tests whether adding Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, lignin, and lactulose to standard care can improve recovery in 108 adults after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Participants will take the supplements daily for 10 weeks starting 15 days after surgery. The go…

This early-phase trial tests a single injection of a gene therapy called GS1168 in 9 adults with PKU whose condition is not well controlled by diet or other treatments. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the PAH gene, which is faulty in PKU, to help th…

This phase III trial tests a vitamin B12 injection (hydroxocobalamin chloride) in 20 children aged 6 months to 18 years with a specific type of methylmalonic acidemia (cobalamin C deficiency). The goal is to see if the injection can normalize levels of certain acids in the blood …

This study will test a new device called PheCheck™ that measures phenylalanine levels from a single fingerstick drop of blood. About 60 people with PKU or hyperphenylalaninemia, aged 1 year and older, will use the test at home and compare results to standard lab testing. The goal…

This observational study will check vitamin C levels in 40 people with osteoporosis, comparing those who have had a spine fracture to those who haven't. The goal is to see if lower vitamin C is more common in the fracture group. No treatment is given; the study simply measures an…

This study looks at whether mindfulness-based stress reduction can help Black teenage girls who have been involved with the justice system and their parents or caregivers. About 90 participants will report on stress, PTSD symptoms, and other outcomes before and after the program.…

This study will look at 3000 young Asians in Singapore who do not have diabetes yet. Researchers will use blood tests, glucose monitors, food diaries, and body measurements to find better ways to detect diabetes early. The goal is to create new risk tools to identify young people…

This study looks at how blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels affect thinking, emotions, and daily functioning in adults with PKU. Researchers will ask 30 adults with PKU and their relatives to complete questionnaires. The goal is to understand why some people with high Phe levels hav…

This 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …