Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter 1
MONDO:0020507Any leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter in which the cause of the disease is a variation in the EIF2B1 gene.
Also known as: CACH, childhood ataxia with central nervous system hypomyelinization, vanishing white matter leukodystrophy, Cree leukoencephalopathy
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Last hope drug trial for kids with fatal brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study gives one child with Cree Leukoencephalopathy (CLE) access to an experimental drug called fosigotifator. CLE is a rare, inherited brain disease that destroys white matter and leads to early death. The drug aims to slow or stop the damage, possibly easing symptoms and i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Desperate patients get early access to experimental brain drug
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program offers early access to fosigotifator, an oral drug, for people with Vanishing White Matter or Cree Leukoencephalopathy—two rare, serious brain diseases. A doctor must decide if the potential benefit outweighs the risks for each patient. The drug is not yet approved, …
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Last hope: experimental drug tested in single child with rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study gives one patient with Cree Leukoencephalopathy, a rare and fatal brain disease, access to an experimental drug called fosigotifator. The drug aims to slow or stop the brain damage that causes severe disability and early death. Researchers will track whether the patien…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a headset at home boost brain recovery? new study tests tDCS for stroke, tumors, and neurodegeneration
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) combined with activity therapy can help improve cognitive and language problems in people with stroke, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Fifty-five participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC