Imagine Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Imagine Institute, explained in plain language.
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Scientists hunt for drug targets in rare kidney disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare genetic kidney disease called nephronophthisis, which often leads to kidney failure before age 20. Researchers will collect urine and blood samples from 310 patients and healthy relatives to study how the disease works. The goal is to identify potential…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 22:06 UTC
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500 patients to help unlock mysteries of rare immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand rare genetic diseases called type 1 interferonopathies, which cause the immune system to be overactive and can affect the brain and joints. Researchers will follow 500 children and adults over time to track how the disease changes and to find …
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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Rare disease youth face hidden hurdles to jobs and diplomas – new study aims to uncover them
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 young people aged 15-25 who have a rare genetic disease. Researchers want to understand what makes it hard for them to find training, finish school, or get a stable job. The goal is to identify barriers and strengths so that better support can be offered.
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Major study launches to unravel rare genetic diseases affecting immunity and the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare genetic diseases that affect both the immune system and the nervous system. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from 1,000 participants, including patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Massive database aims to unlock secrets of facial birth defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of genetic and physical information from 3100 people with craniofacial conditions like craniostenosis and Pierre Robin sequence. The goal is to better understand why these disorders vary so much between individuals, leading to more accurate…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:12 UTC
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French study aims to map rare mast cell diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects health information from up to 13,000 people in France with mast cell disorders, such as mastocytosis and mast cell activation syndrome. The goal is to learn how common these diseases are, how they affect patients, and how they are diagnosed and managed. No new…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:12 UTC
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AI reads faces to diagnose rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to train an artificial intelligence (AI) system to recognize rare genetic diseases by analyzing front and side facial photographs. About 30-40% of rare diseases cause subtle changes in facial features that can be hard for doctors to spot, leading to long delays in…
Sponsor: Imagine Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:39 UTC