DNA repair disease
MONDO:0021190A disease that has its basis in the disruption of DNA repair.
Also known as: DNA repair disorder, deficiency of DNA repair, disorder of DNA repair, DNA Repairs, deficient, DNA repair deficiency, DNA repair deficiency disorders, DNA repair, deficient, DNA repair-deficiencies
115 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gene therapy offers hope for babies with 'Bubble Boy' disease
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy for children with a severe immune disorder called Artemis-SCID, where the body cannot fight infections. Doctors take the child's own blood stem cells, fix the faulty gene in a lab, and put the corrected cells back. The goal is to rebuild a work…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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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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Gene therapy aims to fix bone marrow failure in fanconi anemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a gene therapy for Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder that causes bone marrow failure and increases cancer risk. Participants receive their own stem cells that have been genetically corrected with a lentiviral vector to fix the faulty FANCA gene. The study e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers with genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, GSK5460025, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults whose solid tumors have specific genetic changes (dMMR or MSI-H). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check its safety. About 47 people with advanced cancers th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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New hope for rare cancer: targeted drug afatinib tested in fanconi anemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called afatinib in 25 adults with Fanconi anemia who have advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Afatinib is a pill that blocks a protein helping cancer grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease. Res…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo may let some colon cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, toripalimab and celecoxib, in people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR or MSI-H) that has not spread far. The goal is to see if the treatment can make the tumor disappear completely, so some patients might not need surgery. About 105 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New pill-and-immunotherapy cocktail takes on advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called Alintegimod (7HP349) combined with two standard immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab) in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, kidney, and liver cancers. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose (p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 7 Hills Pharma, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New device aims to tame immune attack after stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that removes specific immune cells from donated stem cells before transplant. The goal is to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, where donor cells attack the patient's body. Up to 90 children and young adults (ages 0-30) will receive these treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher Dvorak • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug EIK1005 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called EIK1005, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 160 adults with certain cancer types…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New stem cell filter could make transplants safer for vulnerable patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a special stem cell purification technique (CD34+ selection) for patients undergoing stem cell transplants. The method removes many T-cells from the donated stem cells, which lowers the risk of a serious complication called graft-versus-host di…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets cancer in new human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called 177Lu-RAD204, which is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a protein called PD-L1 on their surface. The study will involve 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or sk…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Gene therapy offers new hope for babies with rare 'Bubble Boy' disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy for Artemis-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency (ART-SCID), a life-threatening immune disorder. It involves taking the patient's own blood stem cells, adding a working copy of the faulty gene, and infusing them back after mild chemotherapy. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New stem cell transplant could reduce immune suppression in bone marrow failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a special stem cell transplant for people with inherited bone marrow failure disorders like Fanconi anemia. The transplant uses a technique to remove certain immune cells, aiming to reduce the need for long-term immune-suppressing drugs and lower infectio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental stem cell transplant could reduce toxic side effects for fanconi anemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic disorder that causes bone marrow failure. Doctors will give patients donor stem cells that have been specially filtered to remove certain immune cells, along with an experimental antibody called JSP191. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Porteus, Matthew, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to fix broken immune systems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a stem cell transplant using a milder chemotherapy regimen to treat people with severe immune deficiencies and inherited bone marrow failure. The goal is to see if donor cells can safely take over and rebuild a healthy immune system. Up to 27 partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, with or without the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib, before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). About 270 participants will receive the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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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New hope for fanconi anemia: safer stem cell transplant trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant approach for people with Fanconi Anemia who don't have a perfectly matched donor. The goal is to see if using lower doses of chemotherapy before the transplant can reduce serious side effects. About 70 participants will receive a transplant…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery may help remove stubborn colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab before surgery can help completely remove T4 colon cancers that have a specific genetic feature (dMMR). These cancers often don't respond well to standard chemotherapy. The study will enroll 18 adults who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New MRI method could spot oral cancer early in rare disease patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether MRI scans can safely and accurately detect cancerous or precancerous mouth lesions in people with Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will compare MRI results to standard biopsies in 80 adult participants. If s…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to see if it can find colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous growths (adenomas), and cancers linked to Lynch syndrome at an early stage. Researchers will enroll 1,200 people who have already had a colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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AI face scan could spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can screen for coronary artery disease (CAD) by analyzing facial images. Researchers will enroll 1,392 high-risk adults (those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or over 65) and use the AI to classify them as hig…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can facial exercises ease the stiffness of scleroderma?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized facial rehabilitation program can help people with systemic sclerosis who have facial tightness and mouth problems. About 60 adults with this rare autoimmune disease will either receive the rehab program or standard care. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Hypnosis tested as a chill pill for face surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether hypnosis can lower anxiety in people having facial surgery under local anesthesia. Sixty-six adults who are at least mildly anxious will either get standard care or extra hypnosis support. Researchers will measure anxiety levels before and after surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Shockwaves vs. sham: new hope for ED and pelvic pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if focused or radial shockwave therapy can improve erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain better than a fake (sham) treatment. It includes 186 men, some with a history of prostate cancer. Participants will receive several sessions of shockwave or sham thera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 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 04, 2026 00:00 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 04, 2026 00:00 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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Watching and learning: how cancer screenings affect people with fanconi anemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at anxiety related to cancer screenings in adults with Fanconi anemia, a rare condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will observe 20 participants during their regular screening visits, noting body language, worries, and the clinic environment. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study uses motion capture to understand balance problems in MS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 40 adults with multiple sclerosis to see how clinical tests of balance and walking relate to detailed motion-capture measurements. Participants will attend one session where they walk on force plates and perform balance tasks while cameras track their move…
Sponsor: University of Patras • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover cancer secrets in rare bone marrow diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows up to 4,000 people with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and their families to learn why they are prone to certain cancers. Researchers will track health over time, collect genetic samples, and look for clues that separate those w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to catch rare cancers early in fanconi anemia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with Fanconi anemia, a rare inherited condition that raises the risk of certain cancers, especially squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers will screen 200 participants aged 12 and older every year for up to 10 years using exams, blood tests, and imaging to…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and other samples along with health information from up to 1,716 people with non-cancerous blood diseases and their family members. Researchers will analyze the participants' genes to find new genetic causes of these conditions and understa…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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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Scientists track rare DNA repair diseases to learn how they progress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rare DNA repair disorders like Cockayne syndrome, xeroderma pigmentosum, or trichothiodystrophy. Researchers will watch how symptoms like movement and balance change over time. No treatments are given—the goal is to better understand these conditions…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why lynch syndrome patients still get cancer despite surveillance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers want to understand why some patients still develop cancer even with regular check-ups. They will analyze blood, gut bacteria, and hair samples to find cl…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Fixing heart valves may improve sleep apnea, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 150 adults with heart valve problems who are getting a procedure (TAVI or M-TEER) to see if it helps their sleep-disordered breathing. Participants take a sleep test before the procedure and again 6 months later. The goal is to learn how fixing heart valves mig…
Sponsor: Aristides Plaitis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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5G Radiation's hidden impact on skin revealed in new trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how high-frequency 5G waves (27.5 GHz) affect the skin. Researchers will expose healthy volunteers and people with certain skin conditions to these waves and analyze skin cell changes using advanced techniques. The goal is to understand any biological effects,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof. Olivier Gaide, MD-PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 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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Scientists launch study to unravel RNA's role in rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the binding of RNA with DNA (called R-loops) is linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4) and other inherited neurological disorders. Researchers will observe up to 330 people aged 5 and older, including those with ALS4, related conditions…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 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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AI aims to revolutionize cancer trial enrollment for 50,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 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