Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 3
MONDO:0008767A condition associated with mutation(s) in the CLN3 gene, encoding battenin. The condition is one of a group of genetically heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by accumulation of intracellular lipopigments.
Also known as: CLN3, CLN3 neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, Juvenile CLN3 Disease, ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal, type 3, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 3, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis caused by mutation in CLN3, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 3, CLN3 disease
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of deadly batten disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, seizures, and decline in thinking and movement. Researchers collect samples like blood and spinal fluid to find biological markers that could be used in future treatment trial…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 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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Scientists track batten disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 children and adults with Batten disease to learn how the condition naturally changes over time. Researchers will measure movement, thinking, behavior, and daily function using a special rating scale. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:36 UTC