Encephalopathy due to GLUT1 deficiency
MONDO:0011724Glucose transporter type 1 (GLUT1) deficiency syndrome is characterized by an encephalopathy marked by childhood epilepsy that is refractory to treatment, deceleration of cranial growth leading to microcephaly, psychomotor retardation, spasticity, ataxia, dysarthria and other paroxysmal neurological phenomena often occurring before meals. Symptoms appear between the age of 1 and 4 months, following a normal birth and gestation.
Also known as: De Vivo disease, GLUT1 deficiency syndrome 1, infantile onset, severe, GLUT1 deficiency syndrome type 1, GLUT1-DS, Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency Syndrome, encephalopathy due to GLUT1 deficiency, glucose transporter type 1 deficiency, glut-1 deficiency syndrome
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New inhaler aims to halt seizures in seconds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a single inhaled dose of alprazolam (a fast-acting sedative) to stop prolonged seizures in people aged 12 and older. The goal is to see if it can end a seizure within 90 seconds and prevent it from coming back for at least 2 hours. About 350 participants …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new Add-On seizure drug stay safe for kids over time?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing the long-term safety of brivaracetam, an anti-seizure medication, when used alongside other epilepsy treatments in children. Researchers are monitoring for side effects, including serious ones, over an extended period. The study includes children who previou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar help people with rare brain disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a sugar called L-fucose can improve movement and coordination in adults with GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain's energy supply. Sixteen participants will receive either fucose or a placebo for a period, then switch,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Rehearsal and sleep: unlocking memory secrets in epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how rehearsal (repeating information) and sleep help solidify memories in people with epilepsy. Participants learn object-location pairs, with some pairs rehearsed and others not, and their memory is tested after a short delay and again after 12 hours—eith…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists peek inside Brain's fuel gauge in rare sugar disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a better way to measure how the brain uses sugar (glucose) for energy. Researchers will use advanced MRI-like scans at 3 or 7 Tesla strength in 20 healthy volunteers and people with Glut1 deficiency, a rare condition that affects brain fuel. Participant…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Super MRI scans aim to unlock secrets of brain resilience
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses powerful MRI scanners to look at the brains and spinal cords of 700 people, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. The goal is to understand why some brains stay healthy while others decline. R…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC