New study aims to unlock clues to rare brain disease in children

NCT ID NCT05659901

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study is for boys aged 6 months to 17 years with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), a rare genetic brain disorder. Researchers will measure changes in spinal fluid and blood markers, brain scans, and motor and thinking skills over time. The goal is to better understand how PMD progresses, which can help design future treatments. No experimental drugs are given—participants undergo tests and assessments only.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94270, France

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Göttingen, Germany

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Tel Aviv, 6423906, Israel

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Milan, 20154, Italy

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Amsterdam, 1081 HV, Netherlands

  • Ionis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

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