Inherited neurodegenerative disorder
MONDO:0024237An inherited disorder characterized by progressive degeneration and atrophy of the nervous system.
Also known as: genetic neurodegenerative disease, hereditary neurodegenerative disease, hereditary neurodegenerative disorder
723 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New prostate cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called exicorilant (CORT125281) combined with enzalutamide in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It involved 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Continued EryDex treatment studied in rare neurological disorder
Disease control TerminatedThis study offered continued treatment with EryDex to 101 people with ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) who had finished a previous trial. The main goal was to monitor safety, including side effects and serious events. The study was terminated early, and it did not aim to cure the dise…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental drug TPN-101 tested in rare childhood brain disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called TPN-101 (censavudine) in people with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe brain inflammation. The trial enrolled only 4 participants and aimed to see if the drug could reduce immune system overactivity and check fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Transposon Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug aims to tame hard-to-control seizures in rare mitochondrial disorders
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vatiquinone in 68 people with mitochondrial disease and epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard treatments. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either vatiquinone or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the drug could reduce the number of …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental drug shows promise for rare genetic disorder
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase II trial tested a drug called N-Acetyl-L-Leucine (IB1001) in 17 people with Ataxia-Telangiectasia, a rare genetic disease that affects movement and immunity. The study aimed to see if the drug could improve symptoms and slow the disease over time. The trial was termina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IntraBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Virus therapy fails to advance in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new approach using a virus that attacks cancer cells (oncolytic immunotherapy) along with two standard drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that had stopped responding to other treatments. The trial was stopped early a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental Friedreich's ataxia drug tested in kids – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a drug called nomlabofusp (CTI-1601) in 18 adolescents and children with Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease that affects movement and coordination. The goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. However, the study was term…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hope fades: trial of Tay-Sachs drug venglustat terminated early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 3 trial tested an oral drug called venglustat in 75 adults and children with late-onset Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare genetic disorders that cause progressive nerve damage. The drug aimed to lower toxic fat buildup in the brain and slow disease worsening. However…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Gene therapy zolgensma tested in kids with SMA who can sit but not stand
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial tested a gene therapy called AVXS-101 (Zolgensma) in 32 children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who could sit but not stand or walk. The therapy delivers a working SMN gene via a spinal injection to help improve muscle function. The study focused on safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Neurodegenerative drug study ends early after only 17 participants
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to let people who had already taken latozinemab in an earlier study continue receiving the drug. Only 17 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to track safety and how long people stayed on treatment, not to test if the drug could …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alector Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hope for genetic dementia: AL001 trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested a drug called AL001 in 119 people who carry a mutation in the progranulin gene, putting them at high risk for or already diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The goal was to see if AL001 could slow the worsening of memory, behavior, and language probl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alector Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Huntington's drug safety study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the drug SAGE-718 is safe for people with Huntington's disease when taken over a long period. It was an open-label study, meaning everyone knew they were getting the drug. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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ALS drug trial halted: safety data sought from 54 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called VRG50635 in 54 people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. The trial was stopped early, but researchers were looking for side effects and changes in disease progression.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Verge Genomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Halted gene therapy study raises questions for AMN patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called SBT101 for adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), a rare nerve disease that causes walking difficulties. Eight adults received either the therapy or a sham procedure. The study was terminated early, so we have limited data on safety and e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SwanBio Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets deadly childhood brain cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy approach for children with DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain stem tumor. After standard radiation and chemotherapy, patients received special vaccines and immune cells designed to attack the tumor. The study was small (11 particip…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental drug zavesca tested for rare fatal brain diseases in infants
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested the drug miglustat (Zavesca) in 30 infants with Sandhoff or Tay-Sachs diseases, rare genetic disorders that destroy nerve cells. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce hospitalizations, seizures, and feeding problems while improving motor function.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:51 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy targets Tay-Sachs and sandhoff in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called AXO-AAV-GM2 in children with Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare and fatal genetic brain disorders. The therapy delivers healthy genes directly into the brain and spinal fluid to try to restore a missing enzyme. The study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Terence Flotte • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Dementia agitation drug trial halted after just 5 patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a fast-dissolving film (BXCL501) placed under the tongue to quickly reduce severe agitation in older adults with dementia. The trial aimed to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 5 people joined. Because it ended so soon, we cannot draw reli…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to curb disinhibition in dementia patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a drug called AVP-786 to see if it could safely reduce disinhibition—impulsive or inappropriate behavior—in people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or frontotemporal dementia. The trial planned to include many participants but was terminated ear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Touchscreen device aims to give voice to dementia patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a personalized touchscreen device (My PATI) to help people with Alzheimer's or related dementias communicate their care preferences. The goal was to improve quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. The study was terminated early, so results are li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug aimed at treating apathy in dementia patients tested
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CVL-871 to see if it is safe and can help reduce apathy (lack of motivation or interest) in people with dementia. The trial included 41 participants with mild to moderate dementia and clinically significant apathy. The main goal was to check for si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a Head-Zap at home boost your brain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) done at home, along with computer-based brain games, could improve thinking and language skills in people with primary progressive aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia. Participants use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Gut hormone shot aims to strengthen fragile bones in kids with muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether two gut hormones, GIP and GLP-2, could reduce bone breakdown in children with spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, or Duchenne muscular dystrophy who use wheelchairs. Participants received a liquid meal and then either a hormone injection or a placeb…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Rare disease mystery: scientists watch AMN progress in hopes of finding a cure
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 65 adult men with a rare inherited nerve disease called AMN (a form of spastic paraplegia) to understand how their symptoms change over time. Researchers collected data on walking ability and quality of life. The goal was to fill gaps in knowledge about the di…
Sponsor: SwanBio Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Gene therapy for krabbe disease: did it last?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows up on children with Krabbe disease who received a one-time gene therapy infusion (FBX-101) in earlier trials. Researchers will monitor safety and measure motor skills over time. Only 2 participants are enrolled, so results are very limited.
Sponsor: Forge Biologics, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC