Very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
MONDO:0008723An inherited disorder of mitochondrial long-chain fatty acid oxidation with a variable presentation including: cardiomyopathy, hypoketotic hypoglycemia, liver disease, exercise intolerance and rhabdomyolysis.
Also known as: VLCAD, VLCAD deficiency, VLCADD, Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (LCAD), acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, very long-chain deficiency, very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, very long-chain acyl-Coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency itself.
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Could a short course of steroids calm a dangerous heart rhythm?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an 8-week course of the immunosuppressive drug prednisone can reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a potentially fatal fast heart rhythm) and improve heart function in people with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and confirmed heart inflammation. Partic…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Roderick Tung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new, more powerful 7 Tesla MRI can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults aged 20-70 to see if the higher-resolution images improve diagnosis. The goal is to see if this adv…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a gene registry unlock the secrets of childhood heart failure?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers health information from children under 18 who have cardiomyopathy linked to mutations in the MYBPC3 gene. Researchers aim to map the disease's natural course, identify risk factors, and measure how it affects quality of life. By reviewing past and future medica…
Sponsor: Tenaya Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC