Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3
MONDO:0018937A lysosomal disease characterized by progressive neurocognitive decline, severe intellectual deterioration, loss of functional abilities, and premature death.
Also known as: MPS3, MPSIII, Mucopoly-saccharidosis type 3, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type III, Sanfilippo disease, Sanfilippo syndrome, heparan sulphate sulfatase deficiency, mucopolysaccharidosis type III
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a weekly brain infusion slow sanfilippo syndrome?
Disease control AVAILABLEThis early-access program tests whether a weekly infusion of tralesinidase alfa directly into the brain's fluid spaces is safe and tolerable for children with Sanfilippo syndrome type B, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe neurological decline. The study enrolls about 10 c…
Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 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 Jul 19, 2026 00:00 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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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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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