Inborn disorder of bile acid synthesis
MONDO:0019218Anomalies of bile acid synthesis are a group of sterol metabolism disorders due to enzyme deficiencies of bile acid synthesis (BAS) in infants, children and adults, with variable manifestations that include cholestasis, neurological disease, and fat malabsorption. Nine inborn errors have been described, 7 of which lead to liver cholestasis.
Also known as: Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders, inborn bile acid biosynthetic process disorder, inborn error of bile acid biosynthetic process, rare inborn error of bile acid biosynthetic process, disorder of bile acid synthesis, inborn errors of bile acid synthesis
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a probiotic ease chronic diarrhea? mayo clinic investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a high-dose probiotic (De Simone formulation) can lower bile acid levels in stool and improve diarrhea in people with bile acid malabsorption. Twenty-four adults will take the probiotic or a placebo for about three weeks. Researchers will measure changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single DNA test solve the mystery of rare brain diseases in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether whole genome sequencing (a complete read of a person's DNA) can help diagnose leukodystrophies, a group of rare brain diseases that are hard to identify. Researchers enrolled 236 children with white matter abnormalities on brain scans but no known gen…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC