Inborn metal metabolism disorder
MONDO:0004689An inherited metabolic disorder that involves metabolic disturbances in the processing or distribution of dietary minerals.
Also known as: metal metabolism disorder, metal metabolism, inborn error
75 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gene therapy could free wilson disease patients from daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called UX701 for adults with Wilson disease, a genetic condition that causes copper buildup. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help the body control copper levels, possibly allowing patients to take fewer or no daily medications. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Personalized bloodletting could ease life for iron overload patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a blood marker called transferrin saturation to guide bloodletting (removing blood) improves quality of life in people with HFE haemochromatosis, a genetic condition causing iron buildup. 239 adults already on maintenance bloodletting will be random…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood test showdown: MCV vs. ferritin in iron overload treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the MCV test (which measures red blood cell size) is as good as or better than the standard ferritin test for guiding phlebotomy (blood removal) therapy in people with hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition causing too much iron absorption. About 622 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Old asthma drug shows promise for rare genetic disorder
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help people with pseudohypoparathyroidism lose weight and improve blood sugar control. The study includes 29 obese participants aged 13 and older. Researchers will measure changes in body mass index and gl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a common asthma drug help treat a rare genetic disorder?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help children and young adults with pseudohypoparathyroidism—a rare genetic condition causing early obesity, hormone problems, and short stature. Researchers will check for weight loss, better blood sugar control,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jaclyn Tamaroff • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Old asthma drug could help kids with rare bone and hormone disorder
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests theophylline, a drug used for asthma, in 34 children aged 2 to 12 with pseudohypoparathyroidism, a genetic condition causing obesity, short stature, and hormone resistance. The study aims to see if theophylline can help with weight loss, slow bone growth …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare copper deficiency disease
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis program gives children under 6 with Menkes disease access to copper histidinate injections. Menkes disease is a rare genetic disorder where the body cannot properly use copper, leading to severe developmental problems. The treatment aims to supply the missing copper to help …
Sponsor: Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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One-Time gene shot aims to tame rare copper disorder
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of VTX-801 gene therapy in 4 adults with Wilson's disease, a rare condition where copper builds up in the body. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control copper levels, possibly allowing patients to stop their usua…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vivet Therapeutics SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement shield bones and kidneys from common heartburn drugs?
Prevention TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a daily effervescent supplement containing calcium, magnesium, and citrate can prevent bone loss, magnesium deficiency, and kidney damage in adults who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) long-term for conditions like heartburn or GERD. Participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnesium-Rich diet may prevent chemo side effect in ovarian cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether eating a diet high in magnesium can help prevent low blood magnesium levels in women with ovarian cancer who are receiving carboplatin chemotherapy. Low magnesium is a common side effect of this treatment. The study enrolled 26 participants and will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New vitamin supplements aim to make life easier for kids with rare metabolic disorders
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests new vitamin and mineral supplements called EasiVits for children aged 1-16 with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). These supplements have less carbohydrate and no flavor, so they can be used with different diets and kids can add their own taste. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NeoteriQ Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Long-Term study sheds light on rare bone and hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 people with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, a rare genetic condition affecting bones and hormones. Researchers are looking at how growth hormone treatment affects height and weight in those with a related hormone problem, and also studying thinking and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Massive genetic study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and metabolic disorders pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Wilson disease patients sought for survey to shape gene editing research
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 30 adults with Wilson disease to learn about their daily management, treatment adherence, and interest in gene editing clinical trials. By gathering this information, researchers hope to design better future studies for potential gene therapies targeting specif…
Sponsor: Prime Medicine, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Researchers track menkes disease over time to unlock key insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers long-term health information from up to 50 people with Menkes disease, a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to track survival and nervous system changes over time. No new treatments are being tested; instead, researchers are collecting data to better understand…
Sponsor: Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Tiny trial uses PET scans to peek at gene therapy for wilson disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will use special PET scans to see how gene therapy (UX704) changes copper distribution in the bodies of 5 people with Wilson disease. The goal is to understand if the therapy helps the liver handle copper better. It is an early, observational imaging study, not a test …
Sponsor: Thomas Damgaard Sandahl • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:22 UTC