Pausing wilson disease drugs for better monitoring?
NCT ID NCT07301216
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether briefly stopping Wilson disease medication can give a clearer picture of copper levels in the body. Researchers will monitor 30 stable patients for 4 days off treatment, measuring urine copper and blood markers. The goal is to find a better way to track disease stability without relying on long-term treatment changes.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simpler, more reliable way to monitor Wilson disease stability without needing frequent blood tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 people. Stopping medication temporarily carries risks of copper buildup, and the findings may not apply to all patients.
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Yale School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States