Cockayne syndrome

MONDO:0016006

A multisystem condition characterized by short stature, a characteristic facial appearance, premature aging, photosensitivity, progressive neurological dysfunction, and intellectual deficit.

Also known as: dwarfism-retinal atrophy-deafness syndrome, progeria-like syndrome, progeroid nanism

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Cockayne syndrome itself.

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↑ Autosomal recessive disease (994) ↑ Developmental anomaly of metabolic origin (383) ↑ DNA repair disease (105) ↑ Progeroid syndrome (11)

Sub-types of Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne spectrum with or without cerebrooculofacioskeletal syndrome 0 trials
Cockayne syndrome type 1 0 trials
Cockayne syndrome type 2 0 trials
Cockayne syndrome type 3 0 trials

Including sub-types (9) Tagged with Cockayne syndrome (6)

Trials to join now! 3 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 2

New program aims to ease burden on families of kids with rare diseases

Symptom relief By invitation only

This study tests a program called FACE-Rare, designed to support family caregivers of children with rare, life-limiting diseases. The program includes three sessions to help families prepare for future medical decisions and improve their quality of life. Researchers will compare …

Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC

Cockayne syndrome

Where it sits in the disease tree

New program aims to ease burden on families of kids with rare diseases