Hyperhomocysteinemia

MONDO:0004743

A serious metabolic condition caused by mutations in the MTHFR gene, medications, or nutritional deficiency. It results in increased levels of homocysteine in the blood. Patients with this condition are at an increased risk for recurrent blood clots formation and cardiovascular accidents.

Also known as: homocysteinemia, hyperhomocysteinemia

4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Hyperhomocysteinemia itself.

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↑ Homocystinuria (11)

Including sub-types (4) Tagged with Hyperhomocysteinemia (3)

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Blood marker may flag surgery danger for seniors

Knowledge-focused Completed

This study looked at nearly 30,000 older adults (65+) having non-cardiac surgery to see if levels of homocysteine, a natural amino acid, could predict serious complications like kidney injury or death. Researchers measured homocysteine before and after surgery. The goal was to se…

Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC

Hyperhomocysteinemia

Where it sits in the disease tree

Blood marker may flag surgery danger for seniors