NIH launches study to uncover link between infections and mitochondrial disease

This study at the National Institutes of Health looks at how infections can worsen symptoms in people with mitochondrial disease, a group of disorders that affect energy production in cells. Researchers will evaluate participants' immune systems through blood tests, physical exams, and other assessments over several days. The goal is to better understand the connection between infection and clinical decline, which could lead to future treatments. The study is open to people over 12 months old with a confirmed mitochondrial disease diagnosis.