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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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare fatal brain disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a one-time gene therapy called CLN-301 in 7 children aged 3 to 10 with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive loss of vision, movement, and thinking skills. The therapy delivers a working copy of the CLN3 gene directly in…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neela Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Eye injection may save sight in kids with rare batten disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a replacement enzyme directly into the eye can slow or stop vision loss in children with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness and brain damage. Five children aged 2 to 6 who already receive brain infusions of the en…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: David L Rogers, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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One-Time gene injection aims to slow rare fatal brain disease in kids
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a one-time gene therapy injection into the spinal fluid of children aged 1-18 with CLN7 Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic brain disorder. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure changes in movement, thinking, and vis…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Benjamin Greenberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Gene therapy for rare brain disease tracked over years
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 10 people with CLN6 Batten disease who received a single dose of gene therapy (AT-GTX-501) in an earlier trial. Researchers are checking long-term safety and how the disease progresses over time. No new treatment is given in this follow-up.
Sponsor: Emily de los Reyes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 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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Could a headset at home boost brain recovery? new study tests tDCS for stroke, tumors, and neurodegeneration
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) combined with activity therapy can help improve cognitive and language problems in people with stroke, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Fifty-five participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 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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Rare disease drug safety tracked in new observational study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 children with CLN2 disease (a rare, severe brain disorder) who are taking cerliponase alfa (Brineura). Researchers will monitor for side effects and serious reactions over time. The goal is to better understand the long-term safety of this enzyme replacement…
Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 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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Rare brain disease study seeks to unlock mysteries of atypical TPP1 deficiency
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5 people with a rare, late-onset form of TPP1 deficiency (a brain disease) to track how their symptoms change over time. Researchers will use tests like brain scans, eye exams, and movement assessments to better understand the condition. The goal is to gather i…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Orange County • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study aims to measure how CLN2 disease affects Children's development
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how children with CLN2 Batten disease develop over time, including their thinking, language, and motor skills. Researchers will compare children who receive treatment (cerliponase alfa) with those who do not. The goal is to find better ways to measure the dise…
Sponsor: Jessica Scherr • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC