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.
160 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a repurposed drug slow rare childhood brain diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing an oral drug called PLX-200 (gemfibrozil) in children aged 2 to 15 with certain lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), including CLN2, CLN3, Sandhoff disease, and Krabbe disease. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and may slow the pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tackle rare genetic disorder affecting brain and body
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 to 30 with Gaucher disease type 3, a rare genetic condition that can cause anemia, low platelets, an enlarged spleen, and neurological problems. Participants take the drug daily as a dissolvable…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 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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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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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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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