Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
MONDO:0016295A group of inherited progressive degenerative brain diseases characterized clinically by a decline of mental and other capacities, epilepsy, and vision loss through retinal degeneration, and histopathologically by intracellular accumulation of an autofluorescent material, ceroid lipofuscin, in the neuronal cells in the brain and in the retina.
Also known as: NCL, ceroid lipofuscinoses, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
69 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for kids: drug may prevent transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults (ages 1-26) with non-cancerous blood disorders who are getting a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sung Won Choi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare childhood brain disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a gene therapy for children with CLN6 Batten disease, a rare and fatal brain disorder. Twelve children will receive a single injection of the therapy into the fluid around the spinal cord. Researchers will check if it is safe and if it can slow the di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Charlotte and Gwenyth Gray Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug slow batten disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether PLX-200 (gemfibrozil) can safely slow the progression of CLN3 disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes loss of motor skills, vision, and seizures in children. About 39 kids aged 6-18 will receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 96 weeks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a supplement tame your cholesterol? new study seeks answers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a dietary supplement called Cardiol Forte in 50 adults with mildly high cholesterol but low overall heart risk. Participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks, then everyone gets the supplement for another 8 weeks. The goal is to see if it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: U.G.A. Nutraceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI could help spot rare metabolic diseases in newborns
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial will test an artificial intelligence system designed to interpret routine newborn screening tests for inherited metabolic disorders. Researchers will compare the AI's accuracy to standard manual review by trained staff. The study plans to include 200,000 newborns in Ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a zapping cap boost memory? small study tests brain stimulation for cognitive decline
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in 30 adults with mild cognitive impairment or traumatic brain injury. Participants will receive low-level electrica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive diabetes registry aims to unlock secrets of metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC