Mucopolysaccharidosis type 4
MONDO:0018938A lysosomal storage disease belonging to the group of mucopolysaccharidoses, and characterized by spondylo-epiphyso-metaphyseal dysplasia. It exists in two forms, A and B.
Also known as: MPS4, MPSIV, Morquio disease, Morquio syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis IV, eccentro-osteochondrodysplasia, eccentrochondrodysplasia, eccentroosteochondrodysplasia
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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 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 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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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