Could a cancer drug help kids with rare fat-loss disease and diabetes?

NCT ID NCT03936829

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at whether cyclophosphamide, a drug that calms the immune system, can help people with a rare condition that causes fat loss (lipodystrophy) and type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it lowers the amount of insulin needed each day. Ten people are taking part, and the study is no longer recruiting new participants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Conditions

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