New hope for rare fat disorder: daily injection shows promise in Long-Term trial
NCT ID NCT06679270
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study is for people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition where the body cannot properly store fat, leading to serious health problems. It tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of a daily injection called metreleptin. Participants must have completed a prior related study. The goal is to see if the drug helps control blood sugar and fats over time.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Flourish Research
RECRUITINGBoca Raton, Florida, 33434, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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The Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of Alabama
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbour, Michigan, 48109, United States
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