Papillon-Lefevre disease
MONDO:0009490Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare ectodermal dysplasia characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma associated with early-onset periodontitis.
Also known as: PLS, Papillon Lefèvre Syndrome, keratosis palmoplantar-periodontopathy syndrome, Keratoris palmoplantaris with periodontopathia, PALS, PAPILLON-Lefevre syndrome, Papillon-LEFèvre syndrome, Pls
127 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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Custom 3D-Printed bone grafts could improve dental implant success
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well 3D printed bone grafts work for supporting dental implants in people with gum disease or bone loss. Researchers will check if the implants stay stable and how much the graft shrinks over 1 to 6 years. About 100 healthy adults who already received this…
Sponsor: University of Guarulhos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Gum disease in 95% of pregnant women: can simple brushing lessons help?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new program that teaches pregnant women in Bangladesh how to care for their teeth and gums during routine prenatal visits. Over 95% of pregnant women in Bangladesh have gum disease, but oral health is not part of standard pregnancy care. The study will compare …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets antibodies blocking Life-Saving transplants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment using special immune cells (CAR-T cells) designed to reduce harmful antibodies that can prevent or damage bone marrow transplants. About 18 people with blood diseases who have these antibodies will receive the cells in increasing doses…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Yingjun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a feeding tube after transplant save the gut?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether starting tube feeding right after a stem cell transplant can reduce severe gut graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with blood cancers or disorders. About 112 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or early tube feeding. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Mail-In breath test could end bad breath diagnosis travel
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether breath samples collected in special bags remain stable for up to 7 days, which could allow people with bad breath (halitosis) to provide samples from home instead of traveling to a clinic. Researchers will compare gas levels measured right away and after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gum disease detection: could a questionnaire replace the Dentist's probe?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check if a simple questionnaire can accurately identify gum disease in adults. About 291 participants in Saudi Arabia will fill out the questionnaire and then have a standard dental exam. The goal is to see how well the questionnaire matches the exam results, whic…
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 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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AI-Powered selfies could spot gum disease without a dentist visit
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 2,000 adults to see if non-invasive methods like smartphone photos, dental X-rays, and questionnaires can accurately detect gum disease compared to a standard clinical exam. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze the images and combine data…
Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New pill aims to shield stomachs from common painkiller damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can your own blood and fat heal aching joints? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: PROREGEN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Phone app may boost exercise for aching joints
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Skin deep: european study probes the hidden emotional toll of skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New urdu tool could help millions with muscle and joint pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI vs. doctor: which note do patients trust more?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Dental AI learns from 150 patients in new data study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study gathers mouth pictures from 150 adults with different gum conditions to teach an AI system how to spot gum disease. Participants simply have their teeth and gums photographed with a special probe. No treatment or medication is involved—just data collection to improve f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LuminX • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Gum disease smarts: do dental students know more than psychology students?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how much final-year dentistry and psychology students know about gum disease (periodontitis) and whether that knowledge is linked to their own gum health. About 60 students will fill out a questionnaire and get a dental check-up. The goal is to see if more kno…
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New digital tool aims to speed up return to work for those with muscle pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 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