Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, vascular type
MONDO:0017314Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV, also known as the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), is an inherited connective tissue disorder defined by characteristic facial features (acrogeria) in most patients, translucent skin with highly visible subcutaneous vessels on the trunk and lower back, easy bruising, and severe arterial, digestive and uterine complications, which are rarely, if at all, observed in the other forms of EDS.
Also known as: EDS IV, EDS type 4, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 4, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, type IV, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, vascular type, sack-Barabas syndrome, EDS IV (formerly)
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind aortic aneurysms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to uncover the genetic roots of aortic aneurysms and valve disease by analyzing tissue and blood samples from 3,000 participants. Researchers will look for new disease-causing genes and factors that affect disease severity. The goal is to build a biorepository to …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Major study tracks rare blood vessel disorder over time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 340 people with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), a rare genetic condition that weakens blood vessels and organs. Researchers will track complications like artery tears, digestive issues, and pregnancy risks to better understand how the disease progresses…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC