MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASES

This early-stage study tests a small nanosensor placed under the skin in the forearm to measure oxygen levels in muscle, which reflects how well mitochondria are working. Researchers will compare results from 24 people—some with mitochondrial myopathy and some healthy—to see if t…

This study tests whether the drug sonlicromanol can reduce fatigue and improve physical abilities like balance and leg strength in adults with a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease. About 220 participants will take either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 52 weeks.…

This study aims to find biological markers in the blood that may help explain brain development disorders like autism, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Researchers will compare children with and without these conditions to identify unique patterns. Up to 500 children will participate …

This study follows 500 adults (400 with mitochondrial disease and 100 healthy or other-disease controls) for up to 10 years. Researchers collect medical data and samples to create a biobank, aiming to better understand how the disease progresses and to find ways to diagnose it ea…

This study looks at how exercise training changes muscle cells in people with mitochondrial myopathy, a rare disease that affects energy production. Researchers will compare a trained leg to an untrained leg in the same person, and also compare results with healthy volunteers. Th…

This study looks at why diabetes can damage the heart even without clogged arteries. Researchers will examine heart tissue and use advanced imaging in 500 adults with heart failure, with or without type 2 diabetes. The goal is to find early warning signs and new treatment targets…

This study is creating a large registry and tissue bank for people with mitochondrial disorders. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from up to 1,000 participants, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have a mitochondrial disease. The goal is to gat…

This study looks at whether a special bed that gently moves your legs (passive exercise) can improve how the body uses oxygen in people with mitochondrial disease. Researchers will compare patients to healthy volunteers and also test the bed in children in the ICU. The goal is to…