Long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
MONDO:0020531A genetic disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase that metabolizes long-chain fatty acids. Signs and symptoms appear in infancy or childhood and may be triggered during fasting, illness or exercise. They include hypoglycemia, muscle weakness and lethargy.
Also known as: LCAD, acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, long-chain deficiency, inborn error of long-chain-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase activity, inborn long-chain-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase activity disorder, long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, long-chain acyl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency, rare inborn error of long-chain-acyl-CoA dehydrogenase activity
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a short course of steroids calm a dangerous heart rhythm?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether an 8-week course of the immunosuppressive drug prednisone can reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a potentially fatal fast heart rhythm) and improve heart function in people with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and confirmed heart inflammation. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Roderick Tung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new, more powerful 7 Tesla MRI can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults aged 20-70 to see if the higher-resolution images improve diagnosis. The goal is to see if this adv…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC