Lysosomal storage disease
MONDO:0002561A metabolic disorder caused by mutations in proteins critical for lysosomal function, including lysosomal enzymes, lysosomal integral membrane proteins, and proteins involved in the post-translational modification and trafficking of lysosomal proteins.
Also known as: disorder of lysosomal enzymes, lysosomal disease, lysosomal disorder, lysosomal storage disorder, lysosome disease, lysosome disorder, phospholipidosis
297 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for children with rare immune and metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stem cell transplant for children with primary immune deficiencies or inherited metabolic disorders. The transplant uses stem cells from a half-matched family donor, which are specially processed to remove certain immune cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug offers hope for brain symptoms in rare gaucher disease
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides early access to the experimental drug venglustat for children and adults with Type 3 Gaucher disease who have brain-related symptoms. Participants must be at least 12 years old, weigh at least 15 kg, and be stable on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cystinosis drug under Long-Term watch: could cysteamine be key?
Disease control Recruiting nowCystinosis is a rare inherited disease that causes kidney failure and poor growth due to cystine buildup in cells. This study follows 330 patients taking cysteamine, a drug that lowers cystine levels, to track long-term effects, detect new complications, and support genetic resea…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with fabry: migalastat trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug migalastat in 8 children aged 2 to 12 with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, how it moves through the body, and if it helps protect kidney function. Participants will take the medicine for 12 months.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder that damages the nervous system. The treatment uses a lentivirus to deliver a working copy of the ARSA gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 1…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could boost breathing in pompe disease – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in 45 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo on top of their standard enzyme replacement therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function and walking ability over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Triple-Attack CAR-T cells take aim at stubborn neuroblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called 4SCAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells engineered to recognize and attack three different markers (GD2, PSMA, and CD276) on neuroblastoma cancer cells. The study enrolls children and adults (ages 1 to 65) with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to slow rare brain disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and thinking. Participants will take the drug or a placebo for 18 months to see if it slows the disease and im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising new pill for rare childhood brain diseases enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens with rare genetic disorders (GM1, GM2 gangliosidosis) that damage the brain and nerves. The goal is to see if the drug can slow disease progression and improve movement and coordination. About 75 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare brain diseases: long-term drug trial now recruiting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of a daily medication called nizubaglustat in people with two rare genetic diseases that affect the brain and body. About 21 participants who were in a previous study or who have been on a similar drug (miglustat) will take …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to tame rare childhood brain diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, GM1 gangliosidosis, or GM2 gangliosidosis. The study lasts 18 months and compares the drug to a placebo to see if it is safe and can slow disease prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a one-time gene therapy called UX111 for children with Sanfilippo A, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe brain damage. The therapy delivers a working copy of the missing gene to cells. Researchers will measure whether it reduces harmful substances in the b…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene therapy may free kids from daily cystinosis meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called DFT383 in 30 children aged 2 to 5 with nephropathic cystinosis, a rare disease that damages kidneys and other organs. The treatment aims to fix the genetic problem so children may no longer need daily cysteamine medication. Researchers will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change pompe disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called AB-1009 in 12 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants must have been on enzyme replacement therapy for at least 6 months. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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One-Time gene shot could free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called LY3884961 in 15 adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce or replace the need for ongoing enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. Participants must…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for rare heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called RP-A501 in 14 males with Danon disease, a rare genetic condition that causes heart problems. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the LAMP2 gene, aiming to improve heart muscle function and reduce thickening. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Lifeline for hunter syndrome patients: continued access to Brain-Targeting therapy
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers continued treatment with idursulfase-IT (TAK-609), given directly into the spinal fluid, plus standard intravenous Elaprase, for children and adults with Hunter syndrome who have cognitive impairment. It is only open to people who completed earlier studies of …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for rare sly syndrome patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides expanded access to Mepsevii for people with MPS VII (Sly Syndrome) who have no other treatment options. It is designed for individual patients on a case-by-case basis. The goal is to offer a potential treatment when no alternatives exist.
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Hope for rare brain disease: new drug trial targets movement and daily life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called N-acetyl-L-leucine (IB1001) in people aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and thinking. The trial compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves coordination and quality of life. Aft…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: IntraBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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First human trial launches for Gene-Based MPS i treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether ISP-001 is safe and tolerable in 11 people with a rare genetic disease called MPS I (Hurler-Scheie or Scheie types). Participants receive the experimental treatment and are monitored for side effects. The goal is to gather safety data for futu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immusoft of CA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for children whose neuroblastoma or osteosarcoma has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own T-cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare muscle disease: enzyme therapy trial launches in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called avalglucosidase alfa in 13 Chinese children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive the drug through an IV every two weeks for about a year. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for fabry disease: japanese trial launches for enzyme therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called pegunigalsidase alfa in about 16 Japanese patients aged 13 to 70 with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body. Participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for side…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Promising enzyme therapy for kids with rare fabry disease enters key trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called PRX-102 (pegunigalsidase alfa) in 22 children and teens aged 2 to 18 with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes pain and organ damage. The drug is an enzyme replacement therapy given by infusion every two weeks. Researchers will monitor…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Groundbreaking trial aims to treat rare diseases in the womb
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving enzyme replacement therapy to fetuses with certain rare genetic diseases (like MPS I, Gaucher, or Pompe) before birth is safe and feasible. About 10 pregnant participants will receive the treatment through the umbilical vein. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo therapy for advanced cancers enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called DCSZ11 alongside standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy in 9 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including head and neck cancer. The main goal is to see if the combination is safe and whether it can shrink tumors. B…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New gene therapy aims to tackle fabry disease in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called EXG110 in 12 people with Fabry disease. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working gene that may help the body produce a missing enzyme. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking at how it affec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change gaucher treatment forever
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called LY-M001 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1, a genetic disorder that causes organ damage and other health problems. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GBA1 gene to liver cells, aiming to restore the mis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lingyi Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New drug combo hopes to tame rare muscle disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—cipaglucosidase alfa (an enzyme replacement therapy) and miglustat (an oral medication)—in children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and the heart. The study includes both chi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Milder chemo before stem cell transplant shows promise for rare blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…
Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World impact of fabry treatment in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 Chinese children and adults with Fabry disease who are receiving routine treatment with Replagal (agalsidase alfa). The goal is to see how the therapy affects heart and kidney function over time, as well as quality of life and safety. Participants continue …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to save sight in batten disease kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a one-time gene therapy injection under the retina for children with CLN2 Batten disease who already receive enzyme therapy. The main goal is to check safety in 16 participants, with a secondary look at whether it can preserve vision. It is a first-in-human…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tern Therapeutics, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Milder transplant method aims to help young patients with rare blood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy offers hope for fatal nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy for GM1 gangliosidosis, a fatal disorder that destroys nerve cells. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working gene, helping the body produce a missing enzyme. Up to 54 children with Type I (ages 6-12 months) or Type II (ages 1-12 years…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New study tracks fabry drug Elfabrio's Real-World impact
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 100 adults with Fabry disease who are taking or planning to take the medication Elfabrio. Researchers will monitor kidney function, heart health, and disease markers over time to see how well the drug works and if any side effects occur. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New hope for fabry patients: experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HM15421/GC1134A in 18 adults with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. The study aims to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it can help control the disease. Participants receive the drug…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GC Biopharma Corp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to fix enzyme defect in fabry disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a single-dose gene therapy called AMT-191 in 12 adult men with classic Fabry disease. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GLA gene to the liver, so the body can produce the missing enzyme. The main goals are to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: UniQure Biopharma B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Small study checks safety of fabry drug replagal in indian patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of Replagal, an enzyme replacement therapy, in 5 Indian children and adults with Fabry disease who have not taken it before. Participants receive an infusion every 2 weeks for about a year. The main goal is to track side effects and serious reacti…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:15 UTC
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Desperate pompe patients get early access to experimental drug combo
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides ATB200/AT2221 to people with Pompe disease who cannot join ongoing clinical trials or choose not to use standard therapy. The treatment combines an enzyme replacement therapy with a chaperone drug to help break down glycogen buildup. Particip…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:23 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe disease: expanded access to experimental therapy
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a new treatment combination (ATB200 and AT2221) to children with infantile-onset Pompe disease who are not eligible for other clinical trials and are declining on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The goal is to provide access to this experi…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:13 UTC
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Experimental cell shot aims to boost brain repair in kids with rare metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding special cells (DUOC-01) into the spinal fluid is safe for children with inherited metabolic diseases that damage the brain. Participants are ages 1 week to 21 years and are already receiving a standard umbilical cord blood transplant. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare sanfilippo syndrome? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JR-446 in 10 children with mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB (Sanfilippo syndrome type B), a rare genetic disease that affects the brain and body. The drug is given through an IV and aims to be safe and possibly help manage the conditi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Eye camera could spot Alzheimer's and Parkinson's early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive eye camera that takes pictures of the retina using different colors of light. Researchers want to see if these images can help detect signs of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases. About 930 adults over age 30 with or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Eye Research Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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CBD trial aims to ease sanfilippo syndrome symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can safely improve behavior, mood, sleep, and daily function in people with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Thirty-five participants will receive either CBD or a placebo, then switch after a break. Caregivers will report on…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Exercise tests may unlock hidden heart risks in fabry disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well people with Anderson-Fabry disease can exercise and how their hearts respond to stress. Researchers will use treadmill tests, echocardiograms, and heart scans to measure heart function during rest and exercise. The goal is to find better ways to detec…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in children could unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with suspected or confirmed genetic and metabolic disorders to find new disease-causing gene mutations. Researchers will analyze blood samples for DNA and metabolites, and in some cases take a small skin sample. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to unlock clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with rare genetic disorders that cause harmful substances to build up in the body, leading to brain damage. Researchers will monitor up to 200 participants over time using exams, surveys, and lab tests. The goal is to better understand how these diseases…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do patients take their meds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Necker Hospital in Paris is checking how well patients with inherited metabolic diseases follow their daily oral medication routines. About 200 patients (children aged 7 and up, teens, and adults) will fill out a questionnaire during a regular visit. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Search for NPC clues could speed future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers that can track the progression of Niemann-Pick type C (NPC), a rare genetic disorder that damages the nervous system. Researchers will evaluate 900 patients of any age through regular checkups, spinal taps, eye exams, and brain scans. Th…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive global study aims to unlock fabry disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term registry that collects health information from people with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. It does not test any new treatments; instead, it follows up to 9,000 patients worldwide to better understand how the disease progresses and how current tre…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fatty liver may alter statin effects in kids, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how liver fat changes the way the body processes rosuvastatin, a common cholesterol drug, in children aged 8 to 21. Researchers will give a single dose to 50 kids with high cholesterol and measure drug levels and response. The goal is to understand if fatty li…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global pompe registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry enrolls people with Pompe disease to track how the condition changes over time, whether they receive treatment or not. By collecting data from up to 2,000 participants, researchers hope to better understand the disease's progression and improve patient care. …
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pompe disease: new study probes hidden nerve damage behind breathing problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Pompe disease affects the nerves and muscles involved in breathing. Researchers will analyze nerve conduction and diaphragm activity in 20 adults with Pompe disease or unexplained respiratory failure. The goal is to identify patterns that …
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating the first large database for Niemann-Pick type C (NPC), a rare disease that damages the brain, liver, and spleen. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical records from 100 people with NPC to link their genes with their symptoms. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rare disease study tracks MPS VII over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study monitors up to 50 people with MPS VII (Sly Syndrome) to understand how the disease changes over time. It also checks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug vestronidase alfa. Participants may or may not be taking the drug, and the study involves regular che…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Battle of the scopes: which endoscopic technique removes rectal tumors best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 483 patients who had small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (less than 2 cm) removed using one of two endoscopic techniques: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or endoscopic partial muscle resection (EPMR). The goal is to compare how often each method lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Rare disease study seeks clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks the natural course of fucosidosis, a rare genetic disorder, in up to 57 people. It collects medical history and ongoing health data without giving any experimental treatment. The goal is to better understand the disease and help design future therapies.
Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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100,000 newborns to be screened for rare diseases in france
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will screen about 100,000 newborns in Normandy, France for two rare lysosomal storage diseases: MPS1 and Pompe disease. Researchers will take an extra blood sample from each baby to see how many have these conditions. The goal is to understand how common these diseases…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Fabry disease patients monitored for Real-World treatment effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 450 US adults with Fabry disease who are taking migalastat or enzyme replacement therapy. Researchers will track kidney function, heart and brain events, and quality of life over time to see how well these treatments work in everyday practice.
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Russian study seeks hidden cases of rare liver disease in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children and teens in Russia who may have a rare genetic condition called lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Researchers will check for the disease in up to 1,200 participants using blood tests and genetic testing. The goal is to understand how often LA…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive global registry launched to unlock secrets of gaucher disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term registry that follows over 1,200 people with Gaucher disease worldwide. It collects real-world data on how the disease progresses and how different treatments, including velaglucerase alfa, work over time. No new drugs are being tested; instead, particip…
Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study aims to decode rare bone disease without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for children with Morquio A, a rare genetic disease that affects bones and breathing. Researchers will use safe, non-invasive tests like MRI, X-rays, hearing tests, and walking analysis to track how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand the…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study tracks rare brain disease in children to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 30 children and young adults with Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe brain damage. Researchers will measure changes in development and thinking skills over time using standard tests. The goal is to better understand how the d…
Sponsor: Phoenix Nest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks rare heart disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 people with Danon disease, a rare genetic heart condition, to learn how it progresses over time. Researchers will monitor heart function and symptoms in males aged 8 and older and females aged 8 to 50. The goal is to gather natural history data that could su…
Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can we predict Parkinson's decades early? new study recruits 600 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people who carry a change in the GBA1 gene, which puts them at higher risk. Researchers will use simple, non-invasive tests to check for subtle changes in movement, thinking, sleep, and other functions that can appear …
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot hidden heart risks in fabry patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of cardiac MRI can find early signs of heart damage in people with Fabry disease. Researchers will follow 300 adults with Fabry disease over time, using MRI, ECG, and blood tests to see which patients later develop serious heart proble…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Massive global registry launched to unlock secrets of rare gaucher disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a worldwide registry that collects health information from people with Gaucher disease over many years. It does not test any new treatments—instead, it observes patients as they receive their usual care. The goal is to better understand how the disease progresses, i…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study monitors pregnancy in pompe disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women with Pompe disease to see how the condition and its treatments affect pregnancy and infant growth. Researchers will track complications and monitor babies for up to three years after birth. No new drugs are being tested; participants receive thei…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from up to 250 patients with lysosomal storage diseases (like certain forms of MPS, Pompe, Gaucher, and Wolman disease) to understand how these conditions develop and respond to treatments given before birth. Researchers will track symptoms, lab re…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to unlock immune secrets for better treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 400 children with Pompe disease to see how their immune system reacts to enzyme replacement therapy. Researchers will collect medical records from birth to age 18 to understand which children develop antibodies that block treatment. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could tiny cell particles unlock secrets of gaucher disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in people with Gaucher disease, carriers, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if these particles differ between groups and if they can help explain brain inflammation linked to the disease.…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New italian registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 50 people with NCL, a rare and severe brain disorder. Researchers will collect detailed clinical data, biomarkers, and patient-reported outcomes over time. The goal is to better understand the disease's natural history and develop tools that c…
Sponsor: IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New blood tests could improve gaucher disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at new blood markers that measure inflammation and oxidative stress in people with Gaucher disease type 1. Researchers want to see if these markers can give more information than the tests currently used. The study involves 34 adults who are stable on their …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New registry aims to fill gap on fabry drug safety in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 10-year observational registry will follow up to 10 women with Fabry disease who received pegunigalsidase alfa (Elfabrio) around the time of pregnancy or while breastfeeding, along with their infants. Researchers will track pregnancy outcomes, birth defects, and infant healt…
Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pompe disease patients invited to join worldwide registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with Pompe disease over time. It includes both treated and untreated patients, and aims to collect real-world data on treatment safety, effectiveness, and quality of life. No new treatments are being tested—this is…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study peers into the brain for hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how Pompe disease affects the brain and nerves over the long term. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking and language tests, and muscle checks in 45 people with Pompe disease. Participants will be followed for 3 to 6 years. No new treatment is being …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare LAL deficiency
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow up to 300 people with LAL deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes fat buildup in the body. Researchers will collect information over time to better understand how the disease progresses and how it affects patients. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to pave way for future cures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children and adults with Tay-Sachs, Sandhoff, and GM1 gangliosidosis to understand how these diseases progress. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills, communication, and behavior each year. The goal is to create a clear picture of the diseases so fut…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Rare stroke causes no longer overlooked: new italian network aims to diagnose and understand mysterious brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large network of hospitals across Italy to improve the diagnosis and understanding of rare cerebrovascular diseases (rCVDs), such as CADASIL, Fabry disease, and Moyamoya. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 patients to …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of deadly batten disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, seizures, and decline in thinking and movement. Researchers collect samples like blood and spinal fluid to find biological markers that could be used in future treatment trial…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study uses tiny heart monitor to uncover hidden rhythm risks in fabry disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 40 men with Fabry disease for three years using a small device implanted under the skin that continuously records heart rhythms. The goal is to see how often dangerous heart rhythm problems occur and how they relate to other changes in the heart and body. No ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive french study aims to unlock secrets of rare MPS diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow up to 1,000 people in France with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), a group of rare genetic disorders. Researchers will collect medical data from patient records and ongoing checkups to map how the diseases progress and how current treatments affec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Rare disease database aims to boost cystinosis care across europe
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis European study will follow 400 people with cystinosis, a rare genetic disease that causes cystine buildup in cells. Researchers will collect medical and quality-of-life data to understand how the disease progresses and how care can be improved. The study does not test any ne…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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MRI study seeks brain clues in metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI scans to look for brain differences in people with metabolic diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over time and link them to body fat and other health measures. About 126 adults will take part at Ulm University Hospital. No d…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Simple blood test may uncover rare diseases in myeloma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how many people with an enlarged spleen or certain blood disorders (like multiple myeloma) also have Gaucher disease or acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD). Researchers will use a simple blood spot test to check for these rare conditions. The goal …
Sponsor: Fundación Española de Hematología y Hemoterapía • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Major study tracks rare brain diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 people with rare genetic brain disorders to learn how these diseases progress. Researchers measure thinking, movement, and daily living skills over time, and also look at brain scans and body fluids. The goal is to better understand the diseases and how tr…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists launch worldwide registry to unlock rare Fat-Storage disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating an international registry for people with neutral lipid storage disease (NLSD), a rare condition where fat builds up in cells, especially affecting the heart. Researchers will collect medical history, track disease progression, and look for factors that inf…
Sponsor: Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Heart MRI may unlock secrets of thick heart muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced heart MRI scans to look at blood flow patterns in people with different types of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle), including rare forms like Anderson-Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will also study first-degree relatives…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to uncover heart risks in rare MPS diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how heart and blood vessel problems develop in people with MPS I and IVA. Over 4 years, 240 participants will get yearly heart ultrasounds, blood tests, and urine tests. The goal is to find reliable markers that can track heart health and guide future treatmen…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Orange County • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New scan techniques aim to solve rare heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing advanced heart MRI scans to better diagnose and predict risks for people with rare heart muscle diseases. Researchers will scan 1000 participants to see if these new imaging methods can identify conditions like Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis more accu…
Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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500 patients join hunt for genetic clues in brain vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 500 people with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) to see how their genes affect their brain scans, symptoms, and health over time. Participants get genetic testing and MRI scans at the start and again after 1-2 years. The goal is to better understand th…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Pompe disease drug safety checked in pregnant women and infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers safety information from about 100 women with Pompe disease who received Nexviazyme while pregnant or breastfeeding, and from their babies. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant growth and development through the first year o…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New brain scan study seeks clues to rare gaucher disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance spectroscopy to measure brain chemicals in adults with Type 3 Gaucher disease. The goal is to find markers that show how the disease affects the brain and how it responds to treatment. About 5 participants aged 18 …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study of Ultra-Rare GSDs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 200 people with ultra-rare glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) like types 0a, 0b, VII, X, XII, XIII, XV, PRKAG2 syndrome, and Danon disease. Researchers will collect medical records and other data to see how these conditions progress over time. No treatments or dru…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study asks: is fabry treatment worth it for seniors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowFabry disease is a rare genetic condition that can cause pain, heart and kidney problems, and strokes. This study follows 100 people aged 65 and older with Fabry disease for 5 years, comparing those who receive specific treatment with those who do not. Researchers will measure qu…
Sponsor: Wladimir MAUHIN, Dr • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart scans reveal how fabry drug calms inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 25 people with Fabry disease to see how the drug agalsidase alfa changes heart inflammation over one year. Participants get special heart scans (PET-CMR) at the start and after 12 months of treatment. The goal is to learn if the drug reduces inflammation in the…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study seeks biomarkers to personalize radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 500 adults with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (stage I-III) who are receiving chemoradiotherapy with either proton or photon radiation. Researchers will collect imaging scans and blood samples to find markers that predict how well the cancer responds, side effects, …
Sponsor: Cheng-En Hsieh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Healthy men needed to test experimental Drug's safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety and how the body handles a new oral drug, YH35995, in 86 healthy adult men. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor side effects and drug levels in the blood. The goal is to gather safety information, not …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Do special diets cause eating disorders in kids? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often young children (ages 1 to 6) with inherited metabolic diseases develop eating disorders when they are on special diets. Researchers will use a feeding scale to measure eating problems in 200 children. The goal is to understand the link between these …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Major study aims to better measure muscular dystrophy progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 24-month observational study will follow up to 1000 people with certain types of muscular dystrophy (LGMD, DM2, and late-onset Pompe disease) aged 6-50. Researchers want to see if specific physical tests, like the North Star Assessment and a 100-meter walk, are good ways to …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study tracks safety of enzyme therapy in babies with rare genetic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 10 children under 2 years old with acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) who are already receiving olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme®) as part of their routine care. Researchers will monitor side effects and immune responses over 1 to 3 years. No new treatment …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of Ultra-Rare SPLIS disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical and genetic information from people with SPLIS, a rare condition caused by a faulty enzyme. Researchers will track survival and when kidney problems start. No treatments are given, but the registry may help future research.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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10,000 volunteers join hunt for Aging's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe SMILE study is tracking 10,000 adults aged 18 and older to see how sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and metabolic diseases like diabetes influence overall health and lifespan. Researchers will collect data from medical records, tests, and surveys over time. This is an obs…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Blood tests may unlock secrets of rare brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 100 people with rare brain diseases like adrenoleukodystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy. Researchers will study immune cells called macrophages to see if they affect how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is to le…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Researchers launch Long-Term study to understand gaucher disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 people with Gaucher disease over many years to learn how the condition affects the body long-term, including the nervous system, liver, and spleen. It also looks at how well current treatments like enzyme replacement therapy work over time. No new treatment…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Scientists track batten disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 children and adults with Batten disease to learn how the condition naturally changes over time. Researchers will measure movement, thinking, behavior, and daily function using a special rating scale. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:36 UTC
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Can a High-Fat diet help kids with Tough-to-Treat conditions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The die…
Sponsor: Danone Nutricia SpA Società Benefit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:44 UTC