Macular corneal dystrophy
MONDO:0009020Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare, severe form of stromal corneal dystrophy characterized by bilateral ill-defined cloudy regions within a hazy stroma, and eventually severe visual impairment.
Also known as: Fehr corneal dystrophy, MCD, corneal dystrophy Groenouw type II, macular corneal dystrophy, Groenouw type 2 corneal dystrophy, Groenouw type II corneal dystrophy, Mcdc1, Mcdc1, formerly
43 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Macular corneal dystrophy itself.
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New drug aims to calm immune attacks on kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests atacicept, a drug that may reduce immune system attacks on the kidneys. About 250 adults with various autoimmune kidney diseases (like IgA nephropathy or membranous nephropathy) will receive weekly injections. Researchers will check safety and measure cha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare kidney diseases: drug trial aims to cut protein leak
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called sparsentan in 67 children with certain kidney diseases that cause protein to leak into urine. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces protein levels over 108 weeks. Participants must have a certain level of kidney function to join.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New kidney drug candidate SK-09 enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new oral drug called SK-09 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The study is split into two parts: one where participants get a single dose, and another where they get multiple doses. No one knows who gets th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Consun Pharmaceutical Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney disease mystery: scientists launch massive data hunt
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rare kidney diseases like Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Membranous Nephropathy. Researchers will collect health information and biological samples from 1,200 participants over many years. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Personalized trial matching could revolutionize kidney disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study helps people with certain kidney diseases (like nephrotic syndrome and FSGS) find clinical trials that match their specific disease profile. Researchers analyze participants' molecular data to recommend targeted therapies in ongoing trials. The goal is to improve treat…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock why kidney disease returns after transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and biological samples (like blood, urine, and kidney tissue) from 300 people with FSGS or MCD who have had or will have a kidney transplant. The goal is to build a research biobank called RESOLVE to help scientists study why these dis…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Massive castleman disease registry launches to unlock secrets of rare illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry for people with Castleman disease, a rare lymph node disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, lab results, and patient surveys from up to 1,000 participants to better understand symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. No experimental drug or…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New kidney disease registry aims to unlock secrets of FSGS and MCD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is gathering health information and biological samples from 500 people with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or minimal change disease (MCD), two rare kidney conditions. Researchers will track participants over 10 years to understand how these diseases prog…
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Paul Brinkkoetter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:23 UTC