Clinical trials: Rare Genetic Disease
Epilepsy
Open-Label PoC Trial of Ganaxolone in Children With PCDH19 Female Pediatric Epilepsy and Other Rare Genetic Epilepsies
To evaluate the efficacy of open-label ganaxolone as adjunctive therapy for uncontrolled seizures in female children with PCDH19 mutation and other rare genetic epilepsies in an open-label proof-of-concept study.
- Trial name
- NCT02358538
- Testing
- Ganaxolone
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Cystinosis
Long-Term Safety Follow-up Study of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103)
Cystinosis is an inherited disease that if untreated, results in kidney failure as early as the first decade of life. The current marketed therapy is Cystagon® (cysteamine bitartrate immediate release) which must be taken every…
- Trial name
- NCT01197378
- Testing
- Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Cystinosis
Safety/Effectiveness Study of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) in Cysteamine Treatment Naive Patients With Cystinosis
This was a long-term, open-label study of the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of RP103 in cystinosis patients who were naïve to any form of cysteamine treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01744782
- Testing
- RP103
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Advanced Lymphoma, Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Testing AZD9291 as Potentially Targeted Treatment in Cancers With EGFR Genetic Changes (MATCH-Subprotocol E)
This phase II MATCH treatment trial evaluates the effectiveness of osimertinib (AZD9291) in treating patients with cancer that has certain genetic changes called EGFR mutations.
- Conditions
- Advanced Lymphoma, Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Refractory Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT06303167
- Testing
- Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection, Echocardiography Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, POMC Deficiency Obesity
Setmelanotide in Pediatric Participants With Rare Genetic Diseases of Obesity
This is a phase 3 open-label, clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of setmelanotide over 1 year of treatment, in pediatric participants aged 2 to <6 years with obesity due to either biallelic variants…
- Conditions
- Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, POMC Deficiency Obesity, PCSK1 Deficiency Obesity, LEPR Deficiency Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04966741
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sly Syndrome, MPS VII
A Study of UX003 Recombinant Human Beta-Glucuronidase (rhGUS) Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Subjects With Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7, Sly Syndrome (MPS 7)
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the long-term safety of UX003 in subjects with MPS 7.
- Conditions
- Sly Syndrome, MPS VII, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis VII
- Trial name
- NCT02432144
- Testing
- UX003
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Cystinosis
Phase 3 Study of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release (RP103) Compared to Cystagon® in Patients With Cystinosis
Cystinosis is an inherited disease that if untreated, results in kidney failure as early as the first decade of life. The current marketed therapy is Cystagon® (cysteamine bitartrate) which must be taken every six hours for the…
- Trial name
- NCT01000961
- Testing
- Cystagon® (Cysteamine Bitartrate), Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Pi*ZZ, Pi*SZ, Pi*Null, Another Rare Phenotype/Genotype Known to be Associated With Either Low or Functionally Impaired AAT Including F or I Mutations
Alvelestat (MPH966) for the Treatment of ALpha-1 ANTitrypsin Deficiency
This is a Phase 2, multicenter, double-blind, randomized (1:1), placebo-controlled, 12-week, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the safety and tolerability as well as the mechanistic effect of oral administration of alvelestat…
- Conditions
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Pi*ZZ, Pi*SZ, Pi*Null, Another Rare Phenotype/Genotype Known to be Associated With Either Low or Functionally Impaired AAT Including F or I Mutations, Emphysema or COPD
- Trial name
- ATALANTa (NCT03679598)
- Testing
- Alvelestat (MPH966)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntington Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of PTC518 in Participants With Huntington's Disease (HD)
The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and pharmacodynamic effects of PTC518 compared with placebo in participants with HD.
- Trial name
- NCT05358717
- Testing
- PTC518
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Post-market Observational Study on JTIN Telescopic Nail in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Pediatric Patients
This study has been planned as part of the Orthofix Srl post-market active surveillance plan for the collection of data on both the clinical performance and the safety profile of the JTIN.
- Trial name
- JTIN (NCT05612139)
- Testing
- JTIN implantation surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Orthofix s.r.l.
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7
An Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study to Assess the Safety, Efficacy and Dose of Study Drug UX003 Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase (rhGUS) Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS 7)
UX003-CL201 is an open-label Phase 1/2 study to assess the safety, efficacy, and dose of UX003 in MPS 7 patients via intravenous (IV) administration every other week (QOW) for 36 weeks with up to an additional 36 weeks from the…
- Trial name
- NCT01856218
- Testing
- UX003
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease
Ready to Sail: Evaluating Sailing's Feasibility as Ergotherapy
Background Individuals with rare skeletal disorders frequently experience psychological distress, social isolation, unmet needs, and significant challenges due to limited treatment options.
- Conditions
- Multiple Osteochondroma, Ollier Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Trial name
- PaS (NCT06397443)
- Testing
- 5-day sailing activity
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Effect of Glycerol Trierucate on Clinical Course of Adrenoleukodystrophy
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the clinical efficacy of combination glyceryl trierucate and glyceryl trioleate (Lorenzo's Oil) therapy in boys with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004418
- Testing
- glyceryl trierucate/glyceryl trioleate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Genetic Obesity, Obesity
Setmelanotide Phase 2 Treatment Trial in Participants With Rare Genetic Disorders of Obesity
The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of setmelanotide (RM-493) on weight, hunger assessments, and other factors in participants with rare genetic disorders of obesity.
- Conditions
- Genetic Obesity, Obesity, Obesity Due to Melanocortin 4 Receptor Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03013543
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Cabozantinib-S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Newly Diagnosed Sarcomas, Wilms Tumor, or Other Rare Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib-s-malate works in treating younger patients with sarcomas, Wilms tumor, or other rare tumors that have come back, do not respond to therapy, or are newly diagnosed.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Childhood Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT02867592
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Cabozantinib S-malate, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 142 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Skin Ulcers, Sickle Cell Anemia
Phase II Randomized Trial:Arginine Butyrate Plus Standard Local Therapy in Patients With Refractory Sickle Cell Ulcers
OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of local care alone vs local care plus arginine butyrate in terms of healing rate in patients with refractory sickle cell ulcers. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00004412
- Testing
- Arginine Butyrate, Standard local care dressing
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Susan P. Perrine
Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma
Study of High-Dose Chemotherapy With Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant for Rare Poor-Prognosis Cancers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether very high dosages of chemotherapy will improve the chance of surviving cancer.
- Conditions
- Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma, Carcinoma, Round Cell, Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00141765
- Testing
- Myeloablative Chemotherapy, Stem Cell Rescue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Dravet Syndrome, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
A Study to Investigate the Long-Term Safety of ZX008 (Fenfluramine Hydrochloride) Oral Solution in Children and Adults With Epileptic Encephalopathy Including Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
This is an international, multicenter, open-label, long-term safety study of ZX008 in subjects with Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or epileptic encephalopathy
- Conditions
- Dravet Syndrome, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT03936777
- Testing
- ZX008 (Fenfluramine Hydrochloride)
- Where
- 71 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Zogenix, Inc.
Tay-Sachs Disease, Sandhoff Disease
A Multinational, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Safety of Venglustat in Late-onset GM2
Primary Objectives: Primary population (adult participants with late-onset GM2 gangliosidosis): To assess the efficacy and pharmacodynamics (PD) of daily oral dosing of venglustat when administered over a 104-week period…
- Trial name
- AMETHIST (NCT04221451)
- Testing
- venglustat GZ402671
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Argentina and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Hemophilia, Factor XIII Deficiency
Clinical Trial of Factor XIII (FXIII) Concentrate
Congenital deficiency of Factor XIII is a rare but potentially life threatening disorder. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.
- Trial name
- NCT00640289
- Testing
- Fibrogammin P
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County