Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement-high lactate syndrome
MONDO:0012622This disease is characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia with pyramidal and spinal cord dysfunction, associated with distinctive MRI anomalies and increased lactate in the abnormal white matter.
Also known as: LBSL, Leukoencephalopathy with Brain Stem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Lactate Elevation, leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement-high lactate syndrome, leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement-lactate elevation syndrome, leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement - high lactate, leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement - lactate elevation, leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation, leukoencephalopathy with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement-high lactate syndrome itself.
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Can home exercise and mindfulness help people with rare brain diseases walk and sleep better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a home-based program combining adapted exercise and mindfulness training can improve walking ability and sleep quality in people with rare neurodegenerative diseases such as leukodystrophy, ataxia, and adrenomyeloneuropathy. The study enrolls about…
Sponsor: Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC