Iron metabolism disease
MONDO:0002279Disorders in the processing of iron in the body: its absorption, transport, storage, and utilization.
Also known as: disorder of iron metabolism, disorder, iron metabolism, disorders, iron metabolism, iron metabolism disorder, metabolism disorder, iron, metabolism disorders, iron
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Iron metabolism disease itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Iron metabolism disease
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Hemosiderosis 2 trials · 12 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hereditary hemochromatosis 8 trials Sub-types →
- Pulmonary hemosiderosis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Ocular siderosis 0 trials
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Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 1 trial · 8 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 5 4 trials
- Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration 4 trials Sub-types →
- PLA2G6-associated neurodegeneration 1 trial Sub-types →
- Kufor-Rakeb syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome 0 trials
- Aceruloplasminemia 0 trials
- Early-onset progressive encephalopathy-spastic ataxia-distal spinal muscular atrophy syndrome 0 trials
- Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration 0 trials
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 4 0 trials
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 6 0 trials
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 7 0 trials
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 8 0 trials
- Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 9 0 trials
- Neuroferritinopathy 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Blood test showdown: MCV vs. ferritin in iron overload treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the MCV test (which measures red blood cell size) is as good as or better than the standard ferritin test for guiding phlebotomy (blood removal) therapy in people with hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition causing too much iron absorption. About 622 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized bloodletting could ease life for iron overload patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a blood marker called transferrin saturation to guide bloodletting (removing blood) improves quality of life in people with HFE haemochromatosis, a genetic condition causing iron buildup. 239 adults already on maintenance bloodletting will be random…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Sleep apnea game for kids fails to launch: study withdrawn
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if an educational game called Yapouni could help children aged 3 to 16 use their CPAP or NIV breathing machines more consistently. The game was designed to motivate children by linking machine use to a hot air balloon's flight. However, the study was withd…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New program aims to ease burden on families of kids with rare diseases
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis 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
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Global brain surgery matchmaker aims to help kids with rare movement disorders
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is building an online platform called DBS MatchMaker to connect doctors around the world who treat rare movement disorders with deep brain stimulation (DBS). The goal is to help doctors share knowledge and find the best ways to treat patients. Up to 500 people of all a…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC