New study maps the course of rare brain disease in kids

NCT ID NCT04126005

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at the medical records of 67 children with Canavan disease, a rare genetic brain disorder, and also followed some of them over time. The goal was to learn more about how the disease develops and changes as children grow. No new treatments were tested; instead, researchers gathered information to help design future studies and care plans.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    Oakland, California, 94609, United States

  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

    Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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