Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

This study tests a drug called triheptanoin, already approved for similar conditions, to see if it can prevent dangerously low blood sugar in people with MCADD, a rare inherited disorder. About 24 participants aged 4 and older will take the medication and be monitored for safety …

This study tests whether sodium phenylbutyrate, a drug already approved for another condition, can help people with MCAD deficiency (a genetic disorder that affects fat breakdown). About 24 participants aged 10 and older will take the drug for 4 weeks. Researchers will check for …

This study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…

This study tests a drug called triheptanoin in 8 adults with MCADD, a rare condition that can cause dangerously low blood sugar. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can prevent hypoglycemia during fasting. Participants will stay overnight at a hospital for monitoring and b…

This study tests new vitamin and mineral supplements called EasiVits for children aged 1-16 with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). These supplements have less carbohydrate and no flavor, so they can be used with different diets and kids can add their own taste. The goal is to se…

This study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …

This study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…