Tuberous sclerosis
MONDO:0001734Hereditary disease characterized by seizures, intellectual disability, developmental delay, and skin and ocular lesions. First signs usually occur during infancy or childhood but in rare cases may not occur until 2nd or 3rd decade.
Also known as: Bourneville disease, Bourneville syndrome, Bourneville's disease, Bourneville's syndrome, TSC, epiloia, tuberous sclerosis, tuberous sclerosis complex
75 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 41 tagged with Tuberous sclerosis itself.
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Sub-types of Tuberous sclerosis
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Tuberous sclerosis 1 33 trials
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Tuberous sclerosis 2 2 trials
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New pill aims to tame seizures in rare brain disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called SVG103 (Paxalisib) in 15 adults with rare brain conditions (FCD-II, TSC, or HME) that cause seizures. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if it reduces seizure frequency. Participants take the drug …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sovargen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app slow kidney disease? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) follow the latest KDIGO treatment guidelines. Researchers will enroll 80 adults aged 16-30 with CKD who own a smartphone. The app provides reminders, education, and care recommendations to…
Sponsor: St. James's Hospital, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cannabis oil trial aims to tame seizures in rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a full-spectrum cannabis extract (YCJ-01) in 84 people aged 2 to 65 with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures have not been controlled by standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo for two months. Th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Oils4Cure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Sapu003, given with or without exemestane, in adults with advanced cancers that respond to mTOR pathways—including certain breast, kidney, liver, and neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SAPU NANO (US) LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans after brain bleed surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to check for bleeding after stroke surgery using a special ultrasound through a clear skull implant. It aims to see if this method is as accurate as a CT scan, which is the current standard but is expensive and time-consuming. About 25 adults who had a …
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and mo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Darcy Krueger • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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A common antidepressant may tame anxiety in kids with autism and ADHD — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether sertraline, a widely used antidepressant, can reduce anxiety in children and teens aged 8 to 17 with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, Fragile X syndrome, and Tourette syndrome. Participants receive either sertraline or a placebo for seve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to tame emotional storms in kids with rare disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote program called Regulating Together (RT) for children aged 8-17 with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) who struggle with emotional outbursts. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in small group sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers wa…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Scientists dig into why skin tumors grow in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition, develop non-cancerous skin tumors. Researchers will examine up to 400 adults, perform skin exams, and take small tissue samples (biopsies) from tumors. The goal is to identify the cells and genetic …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into the roots of a mysterious lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) damages the lungs at the cellular and genetic level. Researchers will follow up to 2,000 participants, including women with LAM and healthy volunteers, using advanced imaging and lab tests. The goal is to find the p…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for lung disease genes in 3,500 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes play a role in lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will examine DNA from up to 3,500 people with and without lung disease to find genetic differences. The goal is to better understand what causes these cond…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive TSC data and tissue bank opens to researchers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, DNA, and tissue samples along with health records from up to 5,000 people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) or a related condition called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Participants can give blood or cheek swab samples and allow …
Sponsor: National Tuberous Sclerosis Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hunting for hidden genetic triggers of severe childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and their babies. Researchers will monitor medication use, side effects, pregnancy complications, and mental health after birth. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: David M. Ritter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop seizures: new study hopes to map epilepsy in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using tiny electrical currents to trigger seizures can help doctors better understand where seizures start in the brains of children with drug-resistant epilepsy. About 86 children and young adults (ages 1-30) who are already scheduled for brain monitorin…
Sponsor: Sarah Katie Ihnen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC