Plasma protein metabolism disease
MONDO:0002273An inherited metabolic disorder that involves plasma protein metabolism malfunction.
67 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for rare lung disease: protein infusions may slow emphysema
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether weekly infusions of Alpha-1 MP (a protein replacement) can slow lung damage in 345 people with emphysema caused by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Participants receive one of two doses or a placebo for three years, with lung CT scans tracking changes. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New study checks safety of weekly infusion for rare lung disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a weekly intravenous treatment for people with emphysema caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. About 290 adults who completed a prior study will receive the drug for 2 more years. The main goal is to monitor side effects, not to cur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill for rare lung and liver disease enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single oral dose of BMN 349 in 6 adults with a genetic form of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ or PiMZ/MASH). The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants receive either BMN 349 or a placebo and are clo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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RNA editing drug hopes to fix genetic flaw in rare lung and liver disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called WVE-006 in 24 people with a severe form of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Pi*ZZ). The drug is designed to edit RNA to help the body produce a working version of the protective protein. The main goal is to check safety, but…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New protein replacement therapy aims to slow lung damage in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SAR447537 (INBRX-101) in 185 adults with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) emphysema, a genetic condition that causes lung damage. The drug is a lab-made protein designed to replace the missing enzyme and slow disease progression. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Liver disease drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test an experimental drug called ARC-AAT in people with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), a genetic condition that can cause liver and lung damage. The drug was designed to reduce harmful protein buildup in the liver. However, the trial was withdrawn befo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug shows promise for slowing liver damage in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study checks the long-term safety of a drug called fazirsiran in people with liver disease caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. About 31 adults who were in earlier studies can keep getting the drug every 3 months. The goal is to see if fazirsiran is safe over time and i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug YOLT-202 tested in early trial for rare lung and liver disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a single dose of a new drug called YOLT-202 in 18 adults with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a genetic condition that can damage the lungs and liver. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose. Participants will…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 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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Major study on rare childhood liver diseases halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed children and young adults with genetic liver diseases that cause bile buildup. The goal was to track how these diseases progress over time, including the need for liver transplants or other complications. No treatments were tested; the aim was simply to learn …
Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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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Hidden liver harm: study tracks silent damage in genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 120 adults with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver problems. Researchers use liver biopsies and genetic samples over 5 years to find out who develops liver scarring or cirrhosis and why. The goal is to identify ris…
Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Alpha-1 patients donate samples to power future discoveries
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects medical information and tissue samples (blood, liver, and lung) from up to 5,000 people with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. The samples are stored and shared with researchers to learn more about the disease. No treatment or medication is given. Anyone interes…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study seeks better ways to track rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 286 adults with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a genetic condition that can damage the lungs and liver. Researchers use CT scans and blood tests over three years to see how lung density changes. The goal is to find biological markers that could help design bet…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC