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Sandhoff disease
MONDO:0010006A lysosomal disorder from the GM2 gangliosidosis family, caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in the HEXB gene, characterized by GM2 ganglioside accumulation in the nervous system and progressive central nervous system degeneration.
Also known as: GM2 gangliosidosis 0 variant, GM2 gangliosidosis, 0 variant, Hexosaminidases A and B deficiency, Sandhoff Jatzkewitz disease, Sandhoff disease, Sandhoff disease, adult form, Sandhoff disease, infantile form, Sandhoff disease, juvenile form
76 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New pill shows promise for rare brain disorders in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called AZ-3102 in 13 people with GM2 gangliosidosis (Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease) or Niemann-Pick type C disease. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body over 12 weeks. It was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term cholesterol control
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called ARO-APOC3 in adults with dyslipidemia (abnormal fat levels in the blood). Participants who completed a previous 12-month study could continue receiving the drug every 3 or 6 months. The goal was to see if the drug remains…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Low-Dose statin shows promise for korean heart patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a low dose (10 mg) of the statin drug rosuvastatin in 242 Korean adults with high cholesterol or heart disease risk. The goal was to see how much it lowered 'bad' LDL cholesterol after 8 weeks. Results help guide cholesterol treatment in this population.
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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HIV heart risk targeted: new drug shows promise in reducing arterial inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called alirocumab, which lowers cholesterol, can reduce heart disease risk in people with HIV. The trial involved 118 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and high heart disease risk. Participants received either alirocumab or a place…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug aims to lower dangerous fats in the blood
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new medicine called ARO-ANG3 in 93 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with high cholesterol or high triglycerides. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. This research helps determine if the dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New chemo combo may lower death risk in child stem cell transplants
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drugs (Treosulfan and Busulfan) given before a stem cell transplant in 106 children with serious non-cancer diseases like immune disorders, metabolic diseases, blood disorders, and bone marrow failure. The goal was to see which drug le…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New metabolomic test could spot rare metabolic diseases faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new method called global metabolomic profiling to diagnose inborn errors of metabolism, a group of rare genetic disorders. Researchers compared this approach to traditional testing in 240 participants. The goal was to see if the new method could more accuratel…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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AI eye scan could diagnose brain diseases in seconds
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers tested an artificial intelligence program that analyzes retinal images to diagnose several nerve and brain conditions, such as optic neuropathy and brain tumors. The study used data from 693 patients with confirmed diagnoses. The goal is to create a fast triage tool f…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy in women with rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a registry of medical records from women with inborn errors of metabolism—rare conditions that affect how the body turns food into energy. Researchers collected data from past or current pregnancies and followed babies for one year after birth. The goal was to …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt for rare cholesterol problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find new gene changes that cause rare lipid disorders. Researchers used advanced genetic testing to look at many genes at once in 140 people and their relatives. The goal was to discover causes that older methods missed.
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how family and friends impact caregiver health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the social networks of caregivers affect their stress and health when caring for someone with an inherited disease. Researchers surveyed over 680 participants, including family members and formal caregivers, to understand caregiving burden and s…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe fat particles to unlock heart disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how fat-carrying particles called lipoproteins work in healthy people and those with high cholesterol or other lipid disorders. Researchers injected tiny, safe amounts of radioactive lipoproteins to track them in the body. The goal was to better understand ho…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between blood protein and heart disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 99 people with high heart risk to understand how a protein called CETP affects plaque buildup in arteries. Researchers measured CETP activity, artery thickness, and calcium scores. The goal was to learn more about heart disease, not to test a new treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Smart homes for seniors: telemonitoring trial aims to cut hospital stays
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether home automation and remote monitoring can help elderly people (65+) with multiple chronic conditions live safely at home. Over 500 participants had their homes equipped with sensors that tracked health signs and sent alerts to doctors. The main goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Small study tracks rare disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 10 people with late onset Tay-Sachs disease to see how their symptoms and body chemistry changed over six months. Researchers measured balance, coordination, and brain chemicals. The goal was to gather information that will help design better clinical trials f…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Italian swallowing assessment tool validated for neurodegenerative patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to translate and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers tested the tool on 101 adults with such conditions to ens…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Brain scans and memory tests shed light on how the brain works after injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how different types of brain damage—from strokes, tumors, infections, or degenerative diseases—affect thinking and memory. Researchers used brain scans (MRI) and cognitive tests in 346 patients and healthy volunteers to map which brain areas are res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Study reveals HPV vaccine gaps in teens with chronic illness
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how many girls and young women aged 11 to 20 with chronic diseases (like diabetes or immune conditions) got the HPV vaccine, compared to those without chronic illness. Researchers reviewed records of 223 participants from a hospital in France. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study maps how rare brain diseases worsen over time in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 31 children with GM1 or GM2 gangliosidosis (including Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease) to carefully measure how their neurological symptoms, like walking and speech, change over time. The goal was to create a clear picture of disease progression to help design …
Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC