Lipodystrophy-intellectual disability-deafness syndrome
MONDO:0011976Lipodystrophy-intellectual disability-deafness syndrome is an extremely rare form of genetic lipodystrophy, reported in 3 patients from one family to date, characterized by generalized congenital lipodystrophy, low birth weight, progressive sensorineural deafness occurring in childhood, intellectual deficit, progressive osteopenia, delayed skeletal maturation, skeletal abnormalities described as slender, undermineralized tubular bones, and dense metaphyseal striations in the distal femur, ulna and radius of older patients. Autosomal recessive inheritance has been suggested.
Also known as: Rajab-Spranger syndrome, lipodystrophy, generalized, with intellectual disability, deafness, short stature, and slender bones, lipodystrophy, generalized, with mental retardation, deafness, short stature, and slender bones
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rare leptin disorder patients gain access to experimental drug
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides expanded access to REGN4461 (mibavademab) for people with rare diseases caused by deficient leptin signaling, such as generalized lipodystrophy and monogenic obesity. The drug aims to help control metabolic issues linked to these conditions. Participants rec…
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Massive european registry launches to unlock secrets of rare fat disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a European registry for people with lipodystrophy, a rare condition where the body loses or lacks fat tissue. Researchers will follow up to 5,000 patients over time, collecting health data and genetic information. The goal is to better understand the disease, its pr…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC