Sphingolipidosis
MONDO:0019255An inherited metabolic disorder that affects the lysosomal degradation of the spinhgolipids. Representative examples include Gaucher disease, Tay-Sachs disease, and Niemann-Pick disease.
185 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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Gene therapy injection aims to control rare brain disease in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new gene therapy called VGN-R08b for children with type III Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting the brain and body. The treatment is given as a single injection into the brain's fluid spaces. The study will monitor safety and measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Vitalgen BioPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a supplement tame your cholesterol? new study seeks answers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a dietary supplement called Cardiol Forte in 50 adults with mildly high cholesterol but low overall heart risk. Participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks, then everyone gets the supplement for another 8 weeks. The goal is to see if it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: U.G.A. Nutraceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Gene therapy before birth: a new hope for babies with GM1 disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests giving a gene therapy to unborn babies diagnosed with GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme gene. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tippi Mackenzie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New gene therapy hopes to fix fatal brain diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis, which includes Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. Researchers will take blood cells from 6 patients, fix the genetic defect in the lab, and then see if these cells can help brain cells work better. The goal is to show the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New Real-World study tracks fabry Drug's Long-Term impact on heart and kidneys
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 75 adults with Fabry disease who are taking or starting pegunigalsidase alfa to see how well it works and how safe it is over time in real-world settings. Researchers will check heart structure and function, kidney health, and exercise capacity. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Chiesi Italia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 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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What’s it like to live with untreated fabry disease? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will interview 35 adults in Sweden who have Fabry disease but are not yet receiving treatment. The goal is to learn how they experience their quality of life, daily activities, and healthcare support. By listening to patients' own stories, researchers hope to identify …
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Do patients understand their home infusion guides? new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis survey will ask about 60 people—patients with Gaucher disease, their caregivers, and home infusion nurses—how well they understand and use educational materials for at-home VPRIV infusions. The materials include an infusion diary, a guide, and an emergency plan. The goal is …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Fabry disease diagnosis differs between men and women, new study aims to find out how
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey 200 adults with Fabry disease to understand how men and women experience different paths to diagnosis. Researchers want to see if symptoms or family screening lead to diagnosis more often in one sex, and how long diagnosis takes. The goal is to identify pat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a PET scan spot heart trouble in fabry disease before It's too late?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a special PET scan tracer and blood tests to better understand and predict heart damage in people with Fabry disease. Researchers will look at heart tissue samples and blood markers from 20 adult patients. The goal is to find new ways to diagnose and forecast…
Sponsor: Núcleo de Apoio à Investigação Clínica - FMUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 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
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New study aims to unmask hidden causes of childhood joint stiffness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 35 children with joint problems that are not caused by inflammation, such as stiffness or deformity. Researchers will use exams, lab tests, and imaging to find the true cause, which could be rare genetic conditions like mucopolysaccharidoses or osteogenesi…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC