Clinical trials: Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine Supplementation on Phenylalanine and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Infants and Children With Phenylketonuria
Effect of L-carnitine supplementation on phenylalanine and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in infants and children with phenylketonuria L-carnitine is mainly obtained from foods such as red meat and milk that are limited…
- Trial name
- NCT06901323
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Mucopolysaccharidosis, Fabry Disease
Non-invasive Assessment of Intraocular Pressure in MPS by Use of the Ocular Response Analyzer.
The aim of the present study is to compare intraocular pressure (IOP) values assessed with Ocular Response Analyzer to the classical gold standard of IOP measurement, to Goldmann applanation tonometry by mucopolysacchyridosis…
- Trial name
- MPSORA (NCT01695161)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Sleep Abnormalities in Rare Genetic Disorders: AS, RTT, and PW
This study will investigate sleep behavior in subjects with Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome or Prader-Willi Syndrome. The study will also investigate sleep behavior in healthy siblings of subjects with Angelman Syndrome, Rett…
- Conditions
- Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- RDCRN (NCT02670694)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 804 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia
Palliative Care Needs of Children With Rare Diseases and Their Families
The palliative care needs of family caregivers of children with rare diseases and their children are largely unmet, including the need for support to prepare for future medical decision making.
- Conditions
- Trisomy 13 Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Congenita Multiplex With Intestinal Atresia, Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency, CHARGE Syndrome
- Trial name
- FACE-Rare (NCT06938542)
- Testing
- Family Centered pediatric palliative care for family caregivers of children with rare diseases.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Fanconi Anemia
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Patients With Fanconi Anemia Lacking a Genotypically Identical Donor, Using Total Body Irradiation, Cyclophosphamide and Fludarabine
The purpose of this research study is to: (1) determine if the combination of low dose total body irradiation, low dose cyclophosphamide and the addition of fludarabine, and a serum to suppress the immune system can allow…
- Trial name
- NCT00595127
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine, Total body irradiation (TBI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Body Mass Index Quantitative Trait Locus 5 Disorder, Tangier Disease
Effect of High Protein Diet on Adiponectin and Inflammation Among Overweight and Obese Children
The investigators aimed to determine the effects of HP diet on adiponectin and inflammatory factors among overweight and obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT01886495
- Testing
- nutrition intervention
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Intracerebral Hemorrhage, CAA - Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
MRI-markers to Monitor Small Vessel Disease Dynamics in the Prognosis of Small Vessel Disease-associated, Cerebrovascular Events
This is a nested cohort study in the PRO-SVD cohort. Small vessel disease is a chronic disease and is thought to progress over time.
- Conditions
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage, CAA - Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
- Trial name
- MRI-PRO-SVD (NCT05773235)
- Testing
- Combined 3- and 7 Tesla-MRI
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita
Cancer in Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Background: A prospective cohort of Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome (IBMFS) will provide new information regarding cancer rates and types in these disorders.
- Conditions
- Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Fanconi Anemia, Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00027274
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Healthy Volunteers, Propionic Acidemia
A First in Human, Dose Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of BBP-671 in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Propionic Acidemia or Methylmalonic Acidemia
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability, PK and PD of BBP-671 in healthy volunteers and patients with Propionic Acidemia or Methylmalonic Acidemia.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Propionic Acidemia, Methylmalonic Acidemia, Organic Acidemia
- Trial name
- NCT04836494
- Testing
- BBP-671
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CoA Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Tweens to Teens Project at Penn State
The goal of this study is to help investigators to understand more about the development of characteristics related to being male or female (what is called gender development).
- Trial name
- T2T@PSU (NCT01184651)
- Testing
- Questionnaires/Interviews
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
AI-enabled Screening and Diagnosis of Cardiomyopathies Using Coronary CTA
The goal of this observational and diagnostic study is to develop and validate an artificial intelligence assisted approach for coronary computer tomography angiography-(CCTA)-based screening and diagnosis of cardiomyopathies in…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- Atlantis (NCT06748261)
- Testing
- CCTAI model
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Growing up With the Young Endocrine Support System (YESS!)
Transition from paediatric to adult endocrinology is a challenge for adolescents, families and doctors. Up to 25% of young adults with chronic endocrine disorders are lost to follow-up ('drop-out') once the young adult moves out…
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Trial name
- YESS (NCT04252001)
- Testing
- YESS! game, Snake '97, Transition-toolkit
- Where
- 7 sites in Belgium, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- dr. Laura C. G. de Graaff-Herder
Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Effect of Timing of Umbilical Cord Clamping on Anaemia at 8 and 12 Months and Later Neurodevelopment
The investigators plan a study to randomize 540 children in Nepal to early (≤30 seconds) or late (≥180 seconds) clamping of the umbilical cord at birth.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Neonatal Jaundice
- Trial name
- NCT02222805
- Testing
- Early (≤30 seconds) cord clamping, Delayed (≤180 seconds) cord clamping
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 540 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Cystic Fibrosis
Choline Nutrition in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal, inherited disorder among Caucasians. Choline is an essential vitamin and as a methyl donor is critically needed to support the normal metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01070446
- Testing
- Vitamin: Choline Bitartrate (2-hydroxyethyl) trimethylammonium salt 1:1
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Huntington Disease, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Risk: Whether, When, and How to Tell Adolescents
This study is being conducted to learn more about family communication of genetic risk information. Semi-structured interviews lasting up to one hour will be conducted with three populations: parent/child pairs at risk for…
- Conditions
- Huntington Disease, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Hereditary Cancer, Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03421327
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypobetalipoproteinemias
Study of the Absorption of Vitamin E Water-soluble Form (Pegylated) in the Familial Hypocholesterolemia With Chylomicron Retention
To evaluate the kinetics of intestinal absorption of vitamin E water-soluble form from the classical lipid-soluble form in a population of patients with intestinal malabsorption (hypocholesterolemias family by retention of…
- Trial name
- VEDROP (NCT01457690)
- Testing
- Tocofersolan, tocopherol alpha, Tocofersolan and tocopherol alpha
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Phenylketonuria
Low Phenylalanine Diet for Mothers With Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition. If not treated, PKU can cause severe mental retardation. Women with PKU are advised to eat a special diet when pregnant to prevent mental retardation in their children.
- Trial name
- NCT00065299
- Testing
- Restricted phenylalanine diet
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 572 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Batten Disease
Collection of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Healthy Children
The purpose of this study is to obtain cerebrospinal fluid from healthy children already undergoing a lumbar puncture procedure at New York Presbyterian Hospital, to act as healthy controls when compared to children with late…
- Trial name
- NCT01698229
- Testing
- Group 1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined, Coronary Disease
Understanding the Genetic Basis of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia in Mexican Individuals
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL) is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides; it often occurs in Mexican individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD).
- Trial name
- NCT00365235
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 998 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Phenylketonurias
PKU Skin Stripping
PURPOSE OF STUDY: To determine if a non-invasive skin stripping technique can be used to detect individuals with phenylalanine abnormalities, and to monitor dietary and/or drug effects over time.
- Trial name
- NCT04368624
- Testing
- Skin Tape, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati