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Mucopolysaccharidosis
MONDO:0019249A group of autosomal recessive or X-linked inherited lysosomal storage disorders affecting the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides, resulting in the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the body. Signs and symptoms include organomegaly, mental retardation, abnormal skeletal development, heart disorders, hearing loss, and central nervous system deficiencies.
Also known as: Mucopolysaccharidoses, mucopolysaccharidoses, mucopolysaccharidosis, MPS
80 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for hunter syndrome: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of an experimental drug called DNL310 for people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II), a rare genetic disorder. About 99 participants who completed earlier studies will receive the drug for up to 5 years. Researchers will monitor side…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New hope for hunter syndrome: Brain-Targeting drug in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug called JR-141 against the current standard treatment (idursulfase) in 86 people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II). The goal is to see if JR-141 can better reduce harmful substances in the brain and improve thinking skills. Participants can switch t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Gene therapy offers hope for kids with rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gene therapy called RGX-121 in children aged 4 months to 5 years with Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the missing gene to the central nervous system. Researchers will measure improv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: REGENXBIO Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene therapy watch: RGX-111 safety tracked in MPS i patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study checks the long-term safety of RGX-111, a gene therapy for people with MPS I (a rare genetic disorder). It follows 21 participants who already received the therapy in an earlier trial. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure changes in thinking and behavior o…
Sponsor: REGENXBIO Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Gene therapy for sanfilippo a: does it last?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 41 children with Sanfilippo A (MPS IIIA) who previously received UX111 gene therapy in earlier trials. Researchers will monitor safety and how well the therapy controls the disease over time, using tests like the Bayley cognitive scale. No new gene therapy is g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for boys with rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new gene therapy for boys with Hunter syndrome, a genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses the child's own blood stem cells, modified to produce the missing enzyme, and aims to stop disease progression. Five boys aged 3 to 22 months wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial for rare childhood disease halted Mid-Study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a gene therapy called RGX-111 for people with MPS I, a rare genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the missing IDUA gene directly into the fluid around the brain. The trial aims to check if the treatment is safe a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: REGENXBIO Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a daily shot help kids with rare bone diseases grow?
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a daily injection of vosoritide (Voxzogo) in 6 children aged 5 to 10 with MPS IVA or VI, rare conditions that cause growth problems. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable over 96 weeks. Researchers will also look at changes in height and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Hunter syndrome drug JR-141 tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is an extension of a previous trial testing JR-141, a drug given weekly by IV, for people with Hunter syndrome (a rare genetic disorder). It aims to see if the drug remains safe and effective over a longer period. About 80 participants who completed the earlier study w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New stem cell approach aims to tame rare genetic diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with inherited metabolic disorders and severe osteopetrosis. The goal is to get the donor cells to take hold while keeping side effects low. Participants receive chemotherapy drugs before the transplant to prepare their bo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Gene therapy could replace risky transplants for kids with hurler syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new gene therapy called OTL-203 against the standard stem cell transplant for children with Hurler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The therapy uses the child's own blood stem cells, modified to produce the missing enzyme, aiming to improve survival a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Orchard Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Hunter syndrome study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving a combination of immune-suppressing drugs (rituximab, methotrexate, and IVIG) alongside the standard enzyme therapy ELAPRASE could prevent patients with Hunter syndrome from developing harmful antibodies. It was designed for boys who had never re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Own stem cells Gene-Hacked to fight rare hurler syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy for children with Hurler syndrome, a severe genetic disorder. Doctors take the child's own blood stem cells, add a working copy of the missing gene, and put them back. The goal is to help the body produce the enzyme it lacks, potentially s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Orchard Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare brain disease: drug targets toxic buildup
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called DNL126 in 20 children with Sanfilippo syndrome type A, a rare genetic disorder that causes brain damage. The drug is given through a vein and aims to reduce harmful substances in the brain and body. The trial lasts about 6 months, with options to co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Hunter syndrome drug safety tracked in extended trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is a follow-up for people with Hunter syndrome and cognitive problems who already took part in earlier studies. It aims to check the long-term safety of the drug idursulfase-IT given with Elaprase. About 6 children and adults will continue their same treatment to monit…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New york program offers extra screening for 100,000 newborns
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONScreenPlus is a large pilot program that offers families the option to have their newborn screened for a panel of rare genetic disorders, in addition to standard newborn screening. The study aims to screen 100,000 infants born at eight hospitals in New York. Researchers will eval…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:15 UTC
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New vitamin supplements aim to make life easier for kids with rare metabolic disorders
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NeoteriQ Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug ease MPS pain? new trial seeks answers.
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adalimumab, a drug used for arthritis, can reduce pain and improve joint movement in people with MPS I, II, or VI. It includes children and adults aged 5 and older who have significant pain and limited joint motion. Participants receive either adalimumab …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive genetic study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and metabolic disorders pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Home infusions may help patients stick to treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people with Fabry, Gaucher, or Hunter disease are more likely to continue their IV treatment when it's given at home versus at a hospital. Researchers will review existing data from 222 patients in Mexico. No new treatments are given; the goal is to un…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study monitors heart risks in rare genetic disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 30 people with mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) over three years to see how their heart and arteries change. Researchers use neck ultrasounds and blood tests to measure artery thickness, stiffness, and signs of inflammation. The goal is to better understand cardiova…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Orange County • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Tiny study tracks enzyme levels in kids with rare disease before and after transplant
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how the enzyme drug laronidase moves through the bodies of 13 children with MPS IH (a rare genetic disease) before and after they get a stem cell transplant. The goal is to learn what affects drug levels, not to test a new treatment. Children aged 0-3 who are a…
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New algorithm aims to catch ovarian damage early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a new monitoring algorithm could detect early signs of ovarian damage in women and girls who had cancer treatment. Researchers planned to compare a group using the new algorithm with a group that received standard care. However, the study was wit…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:42 UTC