Restrictive cardiomyopathy
MONDO:0005201A type of heart disorder referring to the inability of the ventricles to fill with blood because the myocardium (heart muscle) stiffens and looses its flexibility. Causes include replacement of the myocardium with scar tissue, abnormal cellular infiltration of the myocardium, or deposition of a substance (e.g., amyloid) in the myocardium.
Also known as: restrictive cardiomyopathy, familial restrictive cardiomyopathy
320 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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One-Time gene shot could free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called LY3884961 in 15 adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce or replace the need for ongoing enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. Participants must…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to strip away Heart-Clogging protein in fatal heart disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called ALXN2220 in about 1,180 adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart, causing heart failure. The drug is designed to remove those protein deposits. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to fix gaucher disease in kids
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a single intravenous dose of LY-M001 gene therapy in 9 children (ages 6 to 17) with type 1 Gaucher disease. The goal is to see if it is safe and can improve key symptoms like liver size and blood markers. Researchers will monitor participants for side…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody treatment aims to keep myeloma in check after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether daratumumab, an antibody that targets cancer cells, can improve outcomes for people with multiple myeloma after they receive a stem cell transplant. The study involves 31 participants and is currently active but not recruiting. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of three drugs—venetoclax, ixazomib, and dexamethasone—in 24 patients with light chain amyloidosis that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The study focuses on finding the safest dose and checking side effects. All partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug trio tame a rare amyloid disease?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining daratumumab, venetoclax, and dexamethasone can produce a deep and rapid response in people newly diagnosed with light-chain (AL) amyloidosis who carry a specific genetic marker called t(11;14). The study enrolls 36 participants and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in reversing lung damage from severe asthma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether benralizumab can improve lung structure and function in people with severe eosinophilic asthma who still have symptoms despite standard treatments. About 75 adults aged 18-70 will receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks, followed by a 4-week che…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of steroids calm a dangerous heart rhythm?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether an 8-week course of the immunosuppressive drug prednisone can reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a potentially fatal fast heart rhythm) and improve heart function in people with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and confirmed heart inflammation. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Roderick Tung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disease: teclistamab trial targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called teclistamab in 30 people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. Participants have already had other treatments. The goal is to see if teclistamab can reduce or eliminate the harmful proteins in the blood. The stud…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: European Myeloma Network B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe asthma: drug aims to cut attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether benralizumab, an injected drug, can reduce asthma attacks in children aged 6 to 17 with severe eosinophilic asthma. About 200 participants will receive either benralizumab or a placebo, and researchers will track how long it takes for their first asthma f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and pevonedistat—in adults newly diagnosed with a challenging form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo can improve remission rates. About 40 part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to tame rare blood disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding the drug isatuximab to standard chemotherapy can safely treat people with high-risk AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. Eleven participants will receive the combination to see if it reduces toxicity and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at a rare Protein-Clogging disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called NXC-201 CAR-T for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy the cells producing these proteins. The trial is open to …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nexcella Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop rare heart disease in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2b trial tests whether adding ALXN2220 to eplontersen works better than eplontersen alone for adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 326 participants will receive either the combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare blood disorder flares
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether benralizumab, a biologic injection given every 4 weeks, can reduce flares in people with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), a rare condition where too many eosinophils cause organ damage. About 134 patients aged 12 and older will receive either ben…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill replace infusions for gaucher brain symptoms?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called venglustat, given alongside the standard enzyme therapy Cerezyme, in adults with Gaucher disease type 3 (a rare genetic disorder affecting the body and brain). The study has four parts: first, it checks spinal fluid biomarkers to disti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and dexamethasone, in people with a rare blood disorder called AL amyloidosis that has come back or not improved after treatment. The trial includes 53 adults with a specific genetic marker (t(11;14)). The goal is to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare heart disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug combination including daratumumab for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs, especially the heart. The study has two groups: one gets the full combo right away, the other starts some drugs later. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody could clear toxic proteins from organs in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CAEL-101 in 125 people with a rare disease called AL amyloidosis, where abnormal proteins build up in organs like the heart and kidneys. The drug is designed to remove those protein deposits. The goal is to see if it helps people live …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bleeding disorder: coagadex trial targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tests Coagadex, a human clotting factor X, in 15 adults with acquired factor X deficiency caused by AL amyloidosis. The goal is to see if it safely stops active bleeding and helps manage bleeding during surgery. Participants receive the drug on demand for bleed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kedrion S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early enzyme therapy help babies with pompe disease breathe on their own?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 16 infants aged 6 months or younger with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and breathing. All receive alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme) as part of their routine care. Researchers track how many survive without needing a brea…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug aims to clear amyloid clumps and save hearts
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether CAEL-101, an antibody that removes abnormal protein deposits from organs, can help people with AL amyloidosis live longer and avoid heart-related hospital stays. About 281 participants who have not yet received treatment for their plasma cell diso…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hope for pompe patients: could a switch in enzyme therapy slow decline?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether switching to avalglucosidase alfa is safe and more effective for people with late-onset Pompe disease whose condition has worsened on the standard treatment, alglucosidase alfa. Participants receive biweekly infusions of the new drug and are monitored for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Iris Plug • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial hopes to treat rare muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a gene therapy called AT845 for adults with late-onset Pompe disease, a condition that weakens muscles. The treatment aims to deliver a working copy of the GAA gene to muscle cells. Eleven participants who have been on standard enzyme replacement ther…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare heart condition in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called eplontersen in Chinese adults with a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. The goal is to see if the drug lowers that protein and is safe over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a drug stop amyloid damage after a heart transplant?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug tafamidis can safely stop the progression of ATTR amyloidosis in people who have already received a heart transplant. About 25 stable patients will take tafamidis daily for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in blood protein levels, nerv…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for amyloidosis patients: Long-Term safety study of AT-02 underway
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with systemic amyloidosis, a disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. It tests the long-term safety of an experimental drug called AT-02. About 120 adults will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and how the drug behaves in the b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Attralus, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New antibody therapy targets Hard-to-Treat AL amyloidosis
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test an experimental drug called CM-336 for people with AL amyloidosis that has returned, not responded to treatment, or only partially responded after initial therapy. The drug works by helping the immune system attack and destroy harmful cells. However, the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug eplontersen tested for Long-Term safety in heart disease patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called eplontersen in people with ATTR-CM, a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. About 1400 adults who completed earlier studies will receive eplontersen injections. Researchers will monitor side effects, kidne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New enzyme therapy gives hope to babies with rare muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new enzyme replacement therapy called avalglucosidase alfa in babies with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and breathing problems. The treatment is given through an IV every other week for up to 4 years. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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10-Year study tracks heart drug vyndamax in Real-World patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is monitoring 110 adults in Korea who are taking Vyndamax (tafamidis) for a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM. The goal is to track side effects and see how well the drug works over 10 years in everyday medical practice. Researchers will check heart function and symp…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Cancer drug shows promise in taming rare blood disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug imatinib (Gleevec) can safely lower high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in people with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), a rare condition that can damage organs. About 70 adults and children (age 2 and up) with a specific form…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for AL amyloidosis patients who failed first-line therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding daratumumab back to pomalidomide and dexamethasone can improve complete remission rates in 15 adults with relapsed or refractory AL amyloidosis who have already received daratumumab. Participants receive the three-drug combination to control the di…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Vutrisiran shows promise for Long-Term control of rare heart condition
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is for people with a rare heart condition called ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. It tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called vutrisiran, given as an injection every three months. About 700 adults…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Experimental heart drug pulled before first patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a monthly injection called ION-682884 in people with TTR amyloid cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal protein deposits damage the heart. Only patients who had already completed a 2-year study of a similar drug (inotersen) were eligible. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe disease: experimental drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new enzyme replacement therapy called avalglucosidase alfa (Nexviazyme) in 22 children with infantile-onset Pompe disease who are not responding well to standard treatment. The study aims to see if the new drug is safe and can improve outcomes. Particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to tame common virus after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified plan to prevent and treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people with blood cancers who have had a donor stem cell transplant. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious problems after transplant. The study involves 153 participants and looks at w…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hope for rare heart disease: new drug aims to slow deadly protein clumps
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vutrisiran in 655 adults with a rare heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup (ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy). The drug is given as a shot every 3 months and aims to reduce deaths and heart-related hospital stays. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a gout drug tame high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether colchicine, a drug used for gout, can improve blood vessel stiffness and heart function in people with high blood pressure. About 150 adults with hypertension and additional risks like diabetes or high cholesterol will take colchicine or a placebo daily f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Second dose of experimental drug may help heart amyloidosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a second round of treatment with ALXN2220 is safe and can improve heart function in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 35 adults who previously received the drug will get it a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurimmune AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could a maintenance drug keep AL amyloidosis at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the oral chemotherapy drug ixazomib can help control AL amyloidosis after initial treatment. Seventeen adults with the disease will take ixazomib along with low-dose dexamethasone to see if it delays organ progression or the need for more the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Heart scan study sees if new drug clears sticky proteins
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the drug eplontersen can reduce abnormal protein buildup in the heart for people with a condition called ATTR-CM. About 150 participants from a larger trial will get heart scans after 140 weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if the drug helps clear t…
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New hope for rare heart disease: experimental drug tested for long-term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety of an experimental drug called NNC6019-0001 in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, a rare heart disease that can lead to heart failure. All 80 participants have already completed an earlier study and will receive the drug every …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Gene therapy for gaucher disease: 5-year safety check begins
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 75 people with Gaucher disease type 1 who previously received FLT201 gene therapy. Researchers will monitor them for 5 years to see if the treatment remains safe and if its effects last. The goal is to understand whether a single dose can provide long-term dise…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Pompe disease patients get continued enzyme therapy in Long-Term safety study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 17 people with Pompe disease who have already taken part in earlier trials of avalglucosidase alfa (Nexviadyme). It aims to check the drug's long-term safety and effectiveness by giving it every two weeks as an IV infusion. The study will continue until the dru…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe: enzyme combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called cipaglucosidase alfa/miglustat in children (0 to under 18 years) with late-onset Pompe disease. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. Participants either have never had enzyme therapy before or have been on it for at least…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Heart drug acoramidis tested for Long-Term safety in rare amyloidosis
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called acoramidis in people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. About 389 participants who finished a previous 30-month trial will take acoramidis twice daily for up to 5 years. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New chemo formula aims to boost transplant success in blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new, more stable version of the chemotherapy drug melphalan in people with multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis who are getting a stem cell transplant. The goal is to find the best dose that reaches a target level in the body, while possibly causing fewer side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New pill could ease severe asthma attacks
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests dexpramipexole, an oral tablet, as an add-on treatment for people with eosinophilic asthma that is not well controlled. About 600 participants aged 12 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The study measures improvements in lun…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Areteia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:18 UTC
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New training program aims to catch rare heart disease earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study enrolls about 4,000 adults aged 60 and older with heart failure who are at high risk for ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that stiffens the heart. Doctors receive special training on how to spot and diagnose the condition using standard tests. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eyes hidden heart condition: could algorithms catch what doctors miss?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can detect transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often underdiagnosed heart condition, earlier than usual. Researchers will use AI algorithms to analyze routine ECGs and heart ultrasounds from up to 1.5…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could catch hidden heart disease in seniors
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a way to find cardiac amyloidosis—a rare but serious heart condition—earlier in people aged 65 and older. Researchers in Turkey will screen 800 patients at family medicine clinics using simple blood tests and medical history. The goal is to see if this appro…
Sponsor: Kotyora Family Medicine Health Management and Education Association • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new, more powerful 7 Tesla MRI can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults aged 20-70 to see if the higher-resolution images improve diagnosis. The goal is to see if this adv…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New test could predict falls in muscle disease patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to create a simple test battery to determine fall risk in people with neuromuscular disorders, such as muscular dystrophy or ALS. Researchers will assess 108 participants using several physical tests like walking, standing, and rising from a chair. The goal is to …
Sponsor: LMU Klinikum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:30 UTC
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New drug aims to reduce pain and fatigue after stem cell transplant in older patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called siltuximab can reduce symptoms like weakness, fatigue, nausea, and pain after a stem cell transplant in patients aged 60-75 with multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis. The drug blocks a protein linked to inflammation, which may help patients re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Gene Editing's lasting impact: a Long-Term look at NTLA-2001
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows people who previously received NTLA-2001, an experimental gene-editing therapy, for a type of amyloidosis that can affect nerves or the heart. The goal is to monitor long-term safety and see if the therapy's effects on disease markers persist over time. Partici…
Sponsor: Intellia Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to clear path for gene therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people with late-onset Pompe disease to measure antibodies against a virus used in gene therapy and against the standard enzyme replacement therapy. It also checks for biomarkers in blood and urine. About 119 teenagers and adults will give samples over 2 years…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could reveal hidden heart scarring in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested whether a special PET imaging probe called [68Ga]CBP8 can measure scarring (fibrosis) in the hearts of people with cardiac amyloidosis, a rare condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers compared 18 participants with cardiac amyloidosis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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German health data reveals how rare heart condition affects patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses anonymous health insurance records from Germany to learn more about a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM, where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. Researchers will look at survival rates, hospital visits, and how common the disease is. No new treatments are…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Severe asthma drug may boost daily steps, study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether mepolizumab, a drug already used to reduce asthma attacks, can also improve physical activity and exercise tolerance in people with severe asthma. Researchers will track daily steps and activity levels in 62 adults over six months. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study digs into how mepolizumab changes nose bacteria and genes in asthma patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 40 people with nasal polyps and severe asthma who are taking mepolizumab, a drug that reduces inflammation. Researchers collect nose, blood, and sputum samples before treatment and at 3, 6, and 12 months to see how the drug affects symptoms, nose bacteria, and g…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New registry tracks how ATTR-CM patients are treated in daily practice
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a disease registry that collects information from routine medical care of about 350 adults diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Researchers will look at patient characteristics, treatments received, and ho…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Proteomics may unlock key clues to mepolizumab success in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find biological markers in blood, saliva, and sputum that can predict how well patients with EGPA (a rare inflammatory disease) and severe asthma respond to the drug mepolizumab. Researchers will analyze proteins in these samples before and after treatment to u…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Cagliari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Bronx database sheds light on underdiagnosed heart condition in women and minorities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a database of 476 patients in the Bronx who were tested for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a serious and often missed heart condition. Researchers collected health records, imaging results, and outcomes like hospitalizations and deaths. The goa…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New SPECT method could reveal hidden heart issues in amyloidosis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 50 people with TTR amyloid cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers want to see if a special SPECT scan can measure blood flow in the heart's tiny vessels, which may be impaired even without blocked arteries. Parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Heart scans reveal hidden protein buildup in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to measure amyloid protein buildup in the hearts of up to 150 people with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Participants are already enrolled in a larger treatment trial. The goal is to see how amyloid levels change over time, not …
Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study aims to find gentler radiation for breast cancer Patients' hearts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer: proton beam therapy and conventional photon therapy. The goal is to see which one causes fewer changes to the heart, measured by MRI scans. About 60 adults with non-metastatic breast cancer will part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study tracks early signs of pompe disease in newborns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 20 newborns and children diagnosed with late-onset Pompe disease through newborn screening. Researchers will track their health for up to 4.5 years to document early muscle and joint symptoms, biomarkers, and quality of life. The goal is to learn when to start …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC