Peroxisome biogenesis disorder type 3B
MONDO:0009959A genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the breakdown of phytanic acid. It results in accumulation of phytanic acid in the blood, brain and other tissues. Signs and symptoms include retinitis pigmentosa which may lead to blindness, hearing problems and deafness, hypotonia, ataxia, nystagmus, facial deformities, and mental and growth retardation.
Also known as: infantile phytanic acid storage disease, peroxisome biogenesis disorder 3B, peroxisome biogenesis disorder type 3B, PBD3B
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Peroxisome biogenesis disorder type 3B itself.
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New diagnostic strategy aims to end diagnostic odyssey for rare diseases
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new approach to diagnose peroxisomal disorders, a group of rare genetic diseases. The strategy uses advanced metabolic and genetic tests to find the cause faster in people with suspicious symptoms or lab results. Researchers included 8 participants from four h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC