Steroid inherited metabolic disorder
MONDO:0005523Errors in metabolic processing of steroids resulting from inborn genetic mutations that are inherited or acquired in utero.
67 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for children with rare immune and metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stem cell transplant for children with primary immune deficiencies or inherited metabolic disorders. The transplant uses stem cells from a half-matched family donor, which are specially processed to remove certain immune cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare hormone disorder in Long-Term trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a daily pill called atumelnant for people with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The drug works by blocking a hormone receptor to help control excess androgen production. Researchers will monitor 150 part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help kids with rare hormone disorder cut back on steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily oral medication called atumelnant in children aged 1 to 18 with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic condition that disrupts hormone production. The goal is to see if the drug can safely normalize hormone levels and allow patients to lower th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill may help adults with rare adrenal disorder cut back on steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, atumelnant, in 150 adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The goal is to see if it can safely control hormone levels and allow patients to take lower doses of their usual steroid medications. Participants will receive either atumeln…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New infusion drug hopes to tame rare hormone disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called Lu AG13909 in 42 adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a rare genetic condition that disrupts hormone production. The study aims to check the drug's safety, how it moves through the body, and its effects on hormone l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug targets hidden hormone problem to boost heart and bone health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug Isturisa can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and bone strength in people with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a condition where the body makes too much cortisol. Ten adults with MACS will take Isturisa for two…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New pill aims to tame hidden cortisol problem
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a low dose of the drug osilodrostat in 15 adults with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a condition where the body makes too much cortisol. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help balance cortisol levels. Participants will take the pill and b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Cottonseed oil: the surprising weekly fix for your heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating cottonseed oil just three times a week can help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. Researchers will give 75 overweight or at-risk adults meal replacement shakes with different amounts of cottonseed oil for 56 days. They will measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Georgia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New Once-Daily pill could simplify CAH treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a once-daily dual-release hydrocortisone pill (Plenadren) works better than standard multiple-dose glucocorticoids for adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The trial will enroll 150 adults and measure changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, bl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:55 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in children could unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with suspected or confirmed genetic and metabolic disorders to find new disease-causing gene mutations. Researchers will analyze blood samples for DNA and metabolites, and in some cases take a small skin sample. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Do patients take their meds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Necker Hospital in Paris is checking how well patients with inherited metabolic diseases follow their daily oral medication routines. About 200 patients (children aged 7 and up, teens, and adults) will fill out a questionnaire during a regular visit. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of excess male hormones
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study aims to gather information from up to 3,000 people with genetic conditions that cause too much androgen (male-like hormones), such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and familial male-limited precocious puberty (FMPP). Participants undergo various …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New study sheds light on pregnancy challenges in rare adrenal disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how women with a severe form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency) become pregnant and what happens during their pregnancies. Researchers will collect information from medical records and phone interviews with 200 adult women. T…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Hidden hormone disorders may explain salt loss in newborns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at newborns who lose too much salt due to rare hormone problems that can be mistaken for a more common condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Researchers want to find out how often these rare conditions happen and describe their symptoms, genetics, and …
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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MRI study seeks brain clues in metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI scans to look for brain differences in people with metabolic diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over time and link them to body fat and other health measures. About 126 adults will take part at Ulm University Hospital. No d…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Do special diets cause eating disorders in kids? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often young children (ages 1 to 6) with inherited metabolic diseases develop eating disorders when they are on special diets. Researchers will use a feeding scale to measure eating problems in 200 children. The goal is to understand the link between these …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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600-Patient study seeks answers for mysterious adrenal gland disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large group of 600 adults with various adrenal diseases, like Cushing's syndrome and adrenal tumors. Researchers will track their standard treatments (surgery, radiation, or medication) and outcomes. The goal is to learn more about these conditions, impro…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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10,000 volunteers join hunt for Aging's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe SMILE study is tracking 10,000 adults aged 18 and older to see how sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and metabolic diseases like diabetes influence overall health and lifespan. Researchers will collect data from medical records, tests, and surveys over time. This is an obs…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Scientists investigate how cholesterol particles work in the body to fight heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how lipoproteins—tiny particles that carry cholesterol in the blood—work in healthy people and those with lipid disorders like high cholesterol. The goal is to understand how these particles affect heart and blood vessel health, especially when they don't func…
Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a High-Fat diet help kids with Tough-to-Treat conditions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The die…
Sponsor: Danone Nutricia SpA Società Benefit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:44 UTC