New study aims to crack the code of rare brain disease
NCT ID NCT05588167
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is creating the first large database for Niemann-Pick type C (NPC), a rare disease that damages the brain, liver, and spleen. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical records from 100 people with NPC to link their genes with their symptoms. The goal is to understand why the disease affects people so differently and to find clues for future treatments.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this database could help researchers understand why NPC affects people differently and point toward new treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly help participants and may not lead to any new therapies.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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