MERRF syndrome
MONDO:0010790A rare mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorder characterized by myoclonic seizures, ataxia, generalized epilepsy, muscle weakness and ragged red fibers in the muscle biopsy.
Also known as: Fukuhara syndrome, MERRF, MERRF syndrome, myoclonic epilepsy - ragged red fibres, myoclonus epilepsy and ragged red fibres, myoclonus epilepsy associated with ragged-red fibers, myoclonus epilepsy associated with ragged-red fibres, myoclonus with epilepsy and with ragged Red fibers (MERRF syndrome)
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with MERRF syndrome itself.
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Real-World study tracks Epidyolex's Long-Term impact on seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 158 people in France who are prescribed Epidyolex (a cannabidiol-based medicine) for seizures as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how long people stay on the treatment, side effects, seizure frequency, and changes in daily functioning and quali…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Last chance access: vatiquinone for mitochondrial disease patients
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This program offered vatiquinone, an experimental liquid medication, to patients with inherited mitochondrial diseases like Leigh syndrome who had already completed a previous safety study. The goal was to continue treatment for those who might benefit, but enrollment is now clos…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New inhaler aims to stop prolonged seizures fast and safely
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests the long-term safety of an inhaled medication called Staccato alprazolam for people aged 12 and older who have prolonged seizures. About 300 participants will use the inhaler when a seizure starts to see if it stops the seizure quickly and without serious side ef…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests workplace coaching to keep Parkinson's patients on the job
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized workplace intervention for 124 Dutch workers with Parkinson's disease, cerebellar ataxia, hereditary spastic paraparesis, or slowly progressive neuromuscular/mitochondrial disorders. A trained facilitator helps employees and their managers identify…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI scans could unlock secrets of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study uses special MRI scans to measure how well muscles produce energy in people with mitochondrial disease. Researchers hope to learn more about the condition and develop a new tool to help diagnose and track it. The study involves 230 participants aged 7 to 75 with suspec…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for mysterious mitochondrial diseases
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to discover new genetic mutations that cause mitochondrial disorders by analyzing tissue samples from up to 6,900 participants. It includes people with suspected or known mitochondrial diseases, such as MELAS or Leigh's Disease, who lack a genetic diagnosis. The r…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC