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Variegate porphyria

MONDO:0008297

Variegate porphyria is a form of acute hepatic porphyria characterized by the occurrence of neuro-visceral attacks with or without the presence of cutaneous lesions.

Also known as: Protocoproporphyria, protoporphyrinogen oxidase deficiency, variegate porphyria, PPOX deficiency, VP, porphyria variegata, porphyria variegata, susceptibility to, porphyria variegate

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Variegate porphyria, childhood-onset (0)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Liver disorder (307) Metabolic disease (233) Hereditary disease (176) Digestive system disorder (160) Skin disorder (132) Endocrine system disorder (72) Inborn errors of metabolism (45) Human disease (14) Hepatobiliary disorder (10)

Trials to join now! 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Terminated 1

Porphyria prevention study halted early – little data to go on

Prevention Terminated

This small phase 2 trial tested whether the drug Panhematin could prevent acute attacks in people with certain types of porphyria. Only 13 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. Researchers tracked attacks and serious side effects, but the limited data …

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Prevention

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC