Hereditary photodermatosis
MONDO:0015951Hereditary photodermatoses are a spectrum of rare photosensitive disorders that are often caused by genetic deficiency or malfunction of various components of the DNA repair pathway. This results clinically in extreme photosensitivity, with many syndromes exhibiting an increased risk of cutaneous malignancies.
Also known as: photogenodermatosis, photogénodermatose, genetic photosensitivity, genetic skin photosensitivity
33 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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New hope for rare sun allergy: bitopertin offered to patients with no options
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides bitopertin (DISC-1459) to patients aged 12 and older with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) who have no satisfactory treatment options in the US. The goal is to offer access and gather safety information. Pa…
Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Carb-Heavy diet tame a rare blood disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating a diet rich in carbohydrates (60-65% of daily calories) can help people with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe attacks of pain and other symptoms. Fifty adults with AIP will try two different diet p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental pill aims to ease sun sensitivity in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an oral drug called ATL-001 (ciclopirox) in 6 adults with congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), a rare condition that causes severe skin damage from sunlight. The study measures whether the drug reduces skin lesions, fatigue, and other symptoms o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Atlas Molecular Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for rare sun allergy conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain and skin reactions to sunlight. The purpose is to check the long-term safety of an oral medication called dersimelagon. About 301 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI reads your skin: new tool aims to help doctors spot rashes and moles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a software tool called Belle.ai that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose common skin diseases. About 400 patients at dermatology clinics will have three photos taken of their skin condition. The AI will analyze the photos and suggest possib…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 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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Scientists seek skin samples to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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Scientists launch Largest-Ever porphyria watch: 1,500 patients tracked for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people with porphyria over many years to learn how the disease progresses, what symptoms appear, and how it affects pregnancy and lifespan. Researchers will collect medical records and lab results to create a clearer picture of the condition. No new treat…
Sponsor: The American Porphyrias Expert Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study aims to unlock mysteries of rare sun allergy disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is gathering information on how erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked porphyria (XLP) affect people aged 12 and older. Over 6 months, researchers will track symptoms, light exposure, and blood levels of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) in 50 participan…
Sponsor: Portal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New patient registry aims to unlock secrets of rare liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 150 people with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) over time. Researchers will collect information on how the disease progresses, how it is managed in real-world settings, and the safety and effectiveness of approved treatments li…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 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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Cancer Patients' skin woes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC