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Metabolic Disease Program Research Studies

Find research studies available to children cared for by the Metabolic Disease Program team.

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Registry of Patients with Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency

This is an observational registry study intended to document the course of Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LALD), in order to further understand the disease, its progression, which treatments are effective, and any related complications. As an observational study, no additional study visits - outside of subjects usual Metabolism clinic visit - are required. Eligible patients will be asked to sign an informed consent form prior to enrollment and will periodically have the option of completing questionnaires about their quality of life.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

RGX-111 Gene Therapy in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I)

This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of RGX-111 in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I with a neurocognitive deficit that are at least 4 months old. This study involves administration of the RGX-111, general anesthesia, lumbar puncture, blood draws, MRI, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, hearing test, and chart review.

Phase: Phase I, Phase II

Actively recruiting: No

Category: Adults, Children

RGX-121 Gene Therapy in Patients With MPS II (Hunter Syndrome)

The purpose of this study is to look at the safety and tolerability of RBX-121, a one-time gene therapy, in subjects with MPS II (Hunter Syndrome). You may be eligible for this study if you are a male between the ages of 4 months to 5 years old. Reimbursement for travel and research procedures will be provided. This study involves blood draws, interviews, urine collection, genetic testing, general anesthesia, lumbar punctures, MRI, gene therapy, lumbar puncture, ultrasound, ECG/echocardiogram and physical and neurological examinations. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the study, please contact the study team at MetabolismResearch@email.chop.edu.

Phase: Phase I, Phase II

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Children

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