Ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency
MONDO:0010703Ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD) is a disorder of urea cycle metabolism and ammonia detoxification characterized by either a severe, neonatal-onset disease found almost exclusively in males, or later-onset (partial) forms of the disease. Both present with episodes of hyperammonemia that can be fatal and which can lead to neurological complications.
Also known as: OCT deficiency, OTC deficiency, OTCD, ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency, ornithine carbamoyltransferase deficiency disease, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, hyperammonemia due to, valproate sensitivity
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gene therapy trial offers hope for babies with rare, deadly metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called ECUR-506 in baby boys under 9 months old with a severe form of OTC deficiency, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce dangerous ammonia levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: iECURE, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene fix could free kids from lifelong diet and meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a single intravenous dose of a gene editing therapy called LNP.UCD.ABE in 7 children with severe urea cycle disorders. The therapy aims to correct the genetic defect using a lipid nanoparticle to deliver a base editor. The main goal is to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare metabolic disease: 5-Year trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called glycerol phenylbutyrate in 40 Chinese children with urea cycle disorders, a rare genetic condition that causes dangerous ammonia buildup. The drug aims to help control ammonia levels over 5 years. Researchers will monitor safety and effectivene…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Simple test could unlock better monitoring for rare metabolic disorders
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to measure how well the urea cycle works in healthy people and in patients with urea cycle disorders (UCDs). Participants receive a safe, non-radioactive tracer, and blood samples are taken over a few hours. The goal is to develop a better tool for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how urea cycle disorder affects driving ability
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to observe brain activity in people with urea cycle disorder (UCD) while they perform driving tasks of varying difficulty. Researchers compare these brain patterns to those of healthy v…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye test could reveal hidden blood vessel damage in heart and kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a quick, painless eye scan (OCT) to see if blood vessels in the eye look different in people with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease compared to healthy people. Researchers want to learn if these differences improve with treatment. About 150 adults aged…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC