Cord blood study could unlock new HHT treatments

NCT ID NCT05632484

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study collected umbilical cord blood and tissue from 16 newborns who have a parent with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic disorder causing abnormal blood vessels. Researchers aim to grow and compare endothelial cells from these babies with cells from healthy donors to find differences in gene expression. The goal is to identify new targets for future HHT therapies.

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 research could identify new drug targets for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), potentially leading to better treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage lab study (16 participants) focused on cell collection and gene analysis, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Estaing

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63100, France

  • Hôpital Femme-mère-Enfant

    Bron, 69677, France

  • Hôpital St Eloi

    Montpellier, 34295, France