Familial isolated deficiency of vitamin E
MONDO:0010188Ataxia with vitamin E deficiency (AVED) is a neurodegenerative disease belonging to the inherited cerebellar ataxias. It is mainly characterized by progressive spino-cerebellar ataxia, loss of proprioception, areflexia, and is associated with a marked deficiency in vitamin E.
Also known as: AVED, Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency, Friedreich-like ataxia, ataxia with isolated vitamin E deficiency, familial isolated deficiency of vitamin type E, familial isolated vitamin E deficiency, isolated vitamin E deficiency, Friedreich-like ataxia with selective vitamin E deficiency
36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Familial isolated deficiency of vitamin E itself.
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A simple drink may help seniors rebuild strength after illness
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a twice-daily nutritional drink to standard care helps adults aged 55 and older regain weight and muscle strength after being hospitalized for an acute illness. Participants are at risk of malnutrition and have low grip strength. Half receive the d…
Sponsor: Abbott Nutrition • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple packaging change help more children get the nutrients they need?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving caregivers a weekly bulk container (7-day supply) versus daily single-use sachets (1-day supply) of a nutrient supplement improves how much children actually consume. About 500 caregivers of children aged 6-24 months in northern Ghana will try both…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intense walking training help brain injury patients walk better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether high-intensity walking training can help people with cerebellar damage (a part of the brain that controls balance and coordination) improve their walking ability. Twenty participants will either do intense walking exercises or standard training. The go…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Hidden gut parasites could be making malnourished kids sicker
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study in Assiut, Egypt, will check 116 children aged 2-15 for intestinal parasites to see if these infections are more common in malnourished kids compared to healthy ones. The goal is to understand how parasites like Giardia and hookworms might cause or worsen malnutrition …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI vs. experts: can a computer judge speech as well as a human?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare how well an AI program (Blings) measures speech clarity in 40 adults with speech disorders from stroke or other neurological conditions. Two speech therapists will also rate the same speech samples. The goal is to see if the AI can reliably replace or assi…
Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC