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Could a breath test replace blood draws for metabolic disease monitoring?

NCT ID NCT07704606

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study measures specific substances (metabolites) in the breath and blood of people with inherited metabolic disorders, those on a special ketogenic diet for epilepsy, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if a simple breath test can reliably track these metabolites, potentially replacing painful and frequent blood tests. Researchers will also test a handheld breath sensor for possible home monitoring.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a painless, breath-based method for monitoring certain metabolic conditions, reducing the need for frequent blood draws.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The breath sensor may not be accurate enough to replace blood tests, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amino acid metabolism disease epilepsy inborn errors of metabolism inborn organic aciduria inherited fatty acid metabolism disorder urea cycle disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EPILEPSY (TREATMENT REFRACTORY) INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM

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