Porphyria biomarker hunt could transform patient monitoring

NCT ID NCT02935400

First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress responses. The goal is to gather early data to plan larger, more definitive studies that could improve diagnosis and care.

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Locations

  • University of Texas Medical Branch

    Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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