New study investigates pregnancy risks for women on rare fat disorder drug

NCT ID NCT05419037

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study looks at women with lipodystrophy, a condition where the body lacks fat tissue, and how taking the drug metreleptin during pregnancy affects both mother and child. Researchers will compare pregnancy outcomes between women who took the drug and those who did not. The goal is to gather information to help guide future care.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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