Mucopolysaccharidosis or mucopolysaccharidosis-like disorder
MONDO:0100365Any disease that presents as a mucopolysaccharidosis or mucopolysaccharidosis-like disorder.
75 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 04, 2026 00:00 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 04, 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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