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Lathyrism

MONDO:0043339

A paralytic condition of the legs caused by ingestion of lathyrogens, especially beta-aminopropionitrile or beta-N-oxalyl amino-L-alanine, which are found in the seeds of plants of the genus lathyrus.

Also known as: Lathyrus species poisoning, lathyrism, Neurolathyrism, vetchling poisoning

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Lathyrism itself.

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Massive study tests Blood-Cleaning therapy for poisoning victims

Disease control Ongoing

This study looks at whether blood-filtering treatments, such as dialysis or plasma exchange, can help people survive acute poisoning. Researchers will compare over 5,000 poisoned patients who received these treatments with those who did not. The goal is to see if the treatments i…

Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC

Lathyrism

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Massive study tests Blood-Cleaning therapy for poisoning victims