Blood swap trial aims to boost brain fuel in rare disease

NCT ID NCT04137692

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether replacing a person's own red blood cells with healthy donor cells can improve brain function in people with GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, a rare condition that causes seizures and movement problems. The trial involves about 12 people aged 16 to 80 who have not been helped by the standard ketogenic diet. The main goal is to measure changes in brain activity and seizure frequency using EEG.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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