Hereditary lipodystrophy
MONDO:0020087An instance of lipodystrophy that is caused by an inherited genomic modification in an individual.
Also known as: genetic lipodystrophy, genetic lipodystrophy (disease)
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
Follow this condition — get notified about new trialsSub-types
Broader categories
-
New hope for rare fat disorder: experimental drug mibavademab under safety review
Disease control CompletedThis study tests the safety of switching from the current drug metreleptin to a new experimental drug called mibavademab in people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition where the body cannot properly store fat. Nine participants who have been stable on metreleptin will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Old drug, new hope for right heart failure?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug spironolactone in 15 adults with chronic right-sided heart failure. The goal was to see if it is safe and can improve heart function and reduce stress on the heart. Participants took either the drug or a placebo to compare effects.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
-
Could a simple breakfast replace the glucose drink for diabetes testing?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial explores whether a standardized breakfast and a continuous glucose monitor can replace the traditional glucose drink test for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes in people with Dunnigan's lipodystrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes severe insulin resistance. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
-
Rare fat disorder gene hunt: just 2 patients could unlock answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked for a new gene that causes hereditary lipodystrophy, a rare disease where people lose body fat and often develop diabetes and heart problems. Researchers studied DNA and cells from 2 patients who had the disease but no known genetic cause. The goal was to find t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
-
Researchers investigate Cortisol's role in rare fat disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the body processes cortisol in people with a rare genetic condition called familial partial lipodystrophy type 2 (FPL2). The goal was to see if increased activity of a certain enzyme (11β-HSD1) contributes to the severe metabolic problems seen in this dis…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC