Inborn disorder of energy metabolism

This study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults (ages 1-26) with non-cancerous blood disorders who are getting a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells…

This study tests an oral drug called glycerol tributyrate in 24 adults with MELAS or LHON-Plus, two rare mitochondrial diseases that cause severe symptoms like strokes and vision loss. The trial is open-label (everyone gets the drug) and uses each person as their own control over…

This early-stage study tests whether high-dose Vitamin C is safe for people with two rare inherited blood disorders—Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and a form of G6PD deficiency. Both conditions cause red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The study will e…

This study tests a new tool called the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) that helps doctors identify the specific metabolic problems driving Type 2 Diabetes in each patient. 150 adults will follow a personalized 24-week lifestyle and nutrition plan based on their SMS results. The goal…

This study tests whether a structured 12-week program focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management can improve fatigue, physical function, and quality of life in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Thirty participants will first be observed for 12…

This study tests a daily injection called elamipretide in 48 people with genetically confirmed Barth syndrome, a rare condition that causes muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 72 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug…

This study is for people who completed a previous trial of KL1333 (napazimone) for primary mitochondrial disease. It will test the drug's long-term safety and whether it helps with fatigue and daily activities. About 140 participants will take the pill twice daily for an extended…

This study tests whether a person's own stem cells, processed and given by IV, can safely help with multiple system atrophy (MSA) — a rare, worsening brain disease that affects movement and automatic body functions like blood pressure. Fifty adults aged 35 to 65 will receive eith…

This early study tests whether high-dose vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) can help preserve or improve vision in people with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that causes sudden vision loss. Researchers will give 13 participants 2 grams of vitamin B3 dai…

This pilot study aims to develop a new digital PCR technique to more accurately diagnose mitochondrial diseases. Researchers will test the method on blood, urine, saliva, and muscle fiber samples from 4 patients. If validated, the technique could be faster and cheaper than curren…

This trial will test an artificial intelligence system designed to interpret routine newborn screening tests for inherited metabolic disorders. Researchers will compare the AI's accuracy to standard manual review by trained staff. The study plans to include 200,000 newborns in Ch…

This study examines how a type of immune cell called gamma delta T cells adapt and function in critically ill patients, both with and without sepsis. Researchers will compare these cells in healthy people, non-septic ICU patients, and septic ICU patients. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at how aging changes tiny parts of our cells called mitochondria, which produce energy. Researchers will take small skin samples and blood from 90 healthy adults aged 18-90 to measure inflammation and cell aging markers. The goal is to better understand why we ag…

This study looks at how abnormal proteins, like alpha-synuclein and tau, build up and affect brain function in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will use brain scans, blood tests, and skin biopsies to track these changes. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and…

This pilot study will test whether a daily 30-minute Tao Calligraphy mindfulness practice can increase mitochondrial DNA content in blood cells over 12 months. Fifty healthy or ill adults (excluding those with genetic diseases, cancer, or serious mental disorders) will provide bl…

This study looks at whether eating a breakfast with two types of carbohydrates (glucose and fructose) can increase glycogen stored in the liver. Twelve healthy male athletes will be tested after different breakfasts using MRI scans and blood samples. The goal is to learn the best…

This study tests whether a drink made from broccoli sprouts can improve how well endurance athletes perform and recover after cycling. Thirty healthy adults who exercise regularly will drink either the broccoli sprout drink or a placebo at different times before a cycling test. R…

This study will look at 3000 young Asians in Singapore who do not have diabetes yet. Researchers will use blood tests, glucose monitors, food diaries, and body measurements to find better ways to detect diabetes early. The goal is to create new risk tools to identify young people…

This 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …