Clinical trials: Rare Genetic Disease
Tyrosinemia I
Study of NTBC for Tyrosinemia I
OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the safety and efficacy of NTBC in children with tyrosinemia I. II. Evaluate the effects of NTBC on survival, rate of neurologic crises, improvement in renal tubular damage, reduction in the need for liver…
- Trial name
- NCT00004443
- Testing
- NTBC
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hereditary Angioedema
Social Evaluated Cold Pressor Test in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
This study aims to evaluate the differences in objective and subjective stress responses between patients with hereditary angioedema and healthy individuals to a stress-induced challenge like socially-evaluated cold pressure…
- Trial name
- FROSEN (NCT06414252)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Assessing the Impact of Intensification of Lipid Lowering Therapy With Guidelines-based Evinacumab Administration on Coronary Plaque Volumes Measured by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) in Patients With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
This observational, multicenter, retrospective and prospective study aims to evaluate the impact of intensified lipid-lowering therapy including Evinacumab on coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden in patients with Homozygous…
- Trial name
- EVOLVE-HoFH (NCT07447648)
- Where
- 13 sites in France, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione SISA (Societa Italiana per lo Studio della Arteriosclerosi)
Genetic Disease, Nonverbal Communication
Using a Speech-Generating Device to Support Communication in Rare Genetic Conditions
Individuals with rare genetic conditions may experience a delay or loss of developmental skills. Many have limited verbal speech.
- Conditions
- Genetic Disease, Nonverbal Communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Rare Genetic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07039084
- Testing
- Speech-generating device, Control
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Rare Bone Disorders
Morphology in Oral Rare Syndromes & Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Diagnosis
MOSAIC aims to determine whether oro-dental morphological anomalies, particularly palatal morphology, associated with rare bone and cartilage diseases can be precisely characterized using 3D digital models analysed through…
- Conditions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Rare Bone Disorders, Hypophosphatemia, X-Linked
- Trial name
- MOSAIC (NCT07666269)
- Testing
- intra-oral 3D optical impression
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Fabry Disease
Novel Diagnostic and Prognostic Predictors in Fabry Cardiomyopathy: Proof of Concept in a Rare Disease
In this work, we address the understanding of the signaling pathways involved in cardiac remodeling in human SCD through molecular imaging analysis with a fibrosis marker.
- Trial name
- FABRyCar (NCT07351136)
- Testing
- PET scan of 68Ga-FAPI
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Núcleo de Apoio à Investigação Clínica - FMUP
Citrate Transporter Deficiency, Epilepsy
SLC13A5 Deficiency Natural History Study - United States Only
SLC13A5 deficiency (Citrate Transporter Disorder, EIEE 25) is a rare genetic disorder with neurodevelopmental delays and seizure onset in the first few days of life.
- Conditions
- Citrate Transporter Deficiency, Epilepsy, Rare Diseases, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06144957
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- TESS Research Foundation
Xlsma, DMD
Multi-center Clinical Study on the Diagnosis and Treatment Management of Rare Neurological Disease in Children
The incidence of rare diseases is extremely low, the disease is numerous, the symptoms are serious, and the detection technology is complicated. Countries have different definitions of rare diseases.
- Conditions
- Xlsma, DMD, X-ALD, TSC
- Trial name
- NCT03649919
- Where
- China
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Cystic Fibrosis
Study of Total Energy Expenditure in Infants and Children With Moderate to Severe Cystic Fibrosis
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the resting energy expenditure using respiratory calorimetry in infants and children with moderate to severe cystic fibrosis versus age matched healthy controls. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00006273
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
An Exercise and Lifestyle Programme for Adults With Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Feasibility Study
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare, life-threatening connective tissue disorder. People with vEDS have often been advised to limit physical activity, yet the safety and feasibility of structured exercise in this…
- Trial name
- NCT07697573
- Testing
- Co-designed exercise-based lifestyle intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
Rare Genetic Disease
Exome and Genome Sequencing of DNA Samples, as Required by Specific Research Projects and the Diagnostic Needs of the Gaslini Institute, to Be Performed Within the Framework of the "Joint Genomic Lab" Established Between IGG and IIT
The study involves two centers, only one of which recruits clinical cases. It is funded by the two participating centers according to their respective areas of expertise, in particular through research projects that will make use…
- Trial name
- JL-seq (NCT07877688)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,950 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Multi-Omics Genetic Investigation Strategies to Enhance the Diagnostic Workflow for Rare Diseases
LEOPARD is a multicenter study aimed at improving the genetic diagnosis of patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) of unknown etiology, particularly those with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Diseases, Inborn
- Trial name
- LEOPARD (NCT07884227)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Anemia
A Safety and Tolerability Study of AG-519 in Healthy Subjects
The purpose of the study is to investigate a drug called AG-519, which is being developed for the treatment of a disease called pyruvate kinase deficiency (also known as PK deficiency) and other forms of anemia.
- Trial name
- NCT02630927
- Testing
- AG-519
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pseudohypoaldosteronism
Phase II Study of the Pathophysiology and Treatment With Enalapril and Polystyrene Sulfonate for Pseudohypoaldosteronism, Type I
OBJECTIVES: I. Establish the sodium and potassium intake that will maintain a normovolemic state in a patient with pseudohypoaldosteronism. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004328
- Testing
- enalapril, polystyrene sulfonate
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Methionine Adenosyltransferase Deficiency, Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Study of Phosphatidylcholine in a Patient With Methionine Adenosyltransferase Deficiency
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether plasma choline and breast milk choline levels are low at fasting in a patient with methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency, and if the choline levels are low, determine whether choline levels…
- Trial name
- NCT00006061
- Testing
- phosphatidylcholine
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Fanconi's Anemia
Study of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Following Cyclophosphamide and Radiotherapy in Patients With Fanconi's Anemia
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the effectiveness of moderate dose cyclophosphamide and total lymphoid radiotherapy in terms of improving the survival and reducing the morbidity following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in…
- Trial name
- NCT00005891
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Fairview University Medical Center
Sickle Cell Anemia
Pilot Study of Fructose for Sickle Cell Crisis
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of fructose administered every 6 hours for up to 72 hours to patients in active sickle cell crisis. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004797
- Testing
- fructose
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Cystic Fibrosis
Phase I Randomized Study of CPX for the Treatment of Adult Patients With Mild Cystic Fibrosis
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the safety of ascending doses of CPX administered to adult patients with mild cystic fibrosis. II. Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of ascending doses of CPX in this patient population.
- Trial name
- NCT00004428
- Testing
- CPX
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- FDA Office of Orphan Products Development
Rare Diseases, Fabry Disease
MigALastat Therapy Adherence Among FABRY Patients: A Prospective Multicentral Observational Study
This study evaluates adherence to the oral chaperone therapy migalastat in patients with Fabry disease.
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Fabry Disease, Adherence, Medication, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- MALTA-FABRY (NCT03683966)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Gaucher Disease
Implementation and Evaluation of a Rare Disease Algorithm to Identify Persons at Risk of Gaucher Disease Using Data From Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in the United States (Project Searchlight)
This is a three-phase study comprising both retrospective and prospective components, as follows: Phase I: Deployment of Rare Disease Algorithm: A diagnostic screening algorithm was developed using advanced analytical methods to…
- Trial name
- NCT05908656
- Testing
- Investigational procedure
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi