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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Cough medicine repurposed for rare brain disease in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested high doses of Ambroxol, a common cough medicine, in 12 children aged 3 to 18 with Type 3 Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting the brain and body. The goal was to see if it is safe and can improve movement problems like ataxia. The trial took place …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Agyany Pharma LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hope fades: trial of Tay-Sachs drug venglustat terminated early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 3 trial tested an oral drug called venglustat in 75 adults and children with late-onset Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare genetic disorders that cause progressive nerve damage. The drug aimed to lower toxic fat buildup in the brain and slow disease worsening. However…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental drug zavesca tested for rare fatal brain diseases in infants
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested the drug miglustat (Zavesca) in 30 infants with Sandhoff or Tay-Sachs diseases, rare genetic disorders that destroy nerve cells. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce hospitalizations, seizures, and feeding problems while improving motor function.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:51 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy targets Tay-Sachs and sandhoff in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called AXO-AAV-GM2 in children with Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare and fatal genetic brain disorders. The therapy delivers healthy genes directly into the brain and spinal fluid to try to restore a missing enzyme. The study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Terence Flotte • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Fabry disease sperm study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how common sperm problems are in men with Fabry disease. Researchers planned to check sperm samples from 22 men aged 18 to 65. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy for krabbe disease: did it last?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows up on children with Krabbe disease who received a one-time gene therapy infusion (FBX-101) in earlier trials. Researchers will monitor safety and measure motor skills over time. Only 2 participants are enrolled, so results are very limited.
Sponsor: Forge Biologics, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC