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Genetic Disease

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31 US clinical trials · 15 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 20,000 participants

Clinical and Genetic Evaluation of Individuals With Undiagnosed Disorders Through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

NCT02450851

RECRUITING NA 10,000 participants

An Adaptive Clinical Trial of BeginNGS Newborn Screening for Hundreds of Genetic Diseases by Genome Sequencing

Rady Pediatric Genomics & Systems Medicine Institute

NCT06306521

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

Follow-up With Preimplantation Genetic Testing Patients

Genomic Prediction

NCT04477863

RECRUITING 3,000 participants

Rett Syndrome Registry

International Rett Syndrome Foundation

NCT05432349

RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Diagnostic Odyssey: Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital f/k/a Miami Children's Hospital

NCT03458962

RECRUITING 600 participants

STXBP1 and SYNGAP1 Related Disorders Natural History Study

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT06555965

RECRUITING 500 participants

UW Undiagnosed Genetic Diseases Program

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT04586075

RECRUITING 500 participants

Investigating Hereditary Risk In Thoracic Cancers (INHERIT)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

NCT05587439

RECRUITING 500 participants

Genetic Disorders of Obesity Program Database

Baylor College of Medicine

NCT05747976

RECRUITING 150 participants

Application of a Systematic Developmental Assessment to a Novel Population: Infants With Rare Genetic Disorders

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT03967743

RECRUITING 125 participants

Delineating the Molecular Spectrum and the Clinical, Imaging and Neuronal Phenotype of Chopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT05528744

RECRUITING 100 participants

Natural History Study of Leukoencephalopathy With Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Lactate Elevation (LBSL)

Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger

NCT03624374

RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Rifampin in CYP24A1-related Hypercalcemia and Hypercalciuria

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT03301038

RECRUITING 50 participants

Natural History Study of Patients with HPDL Mutations

University of California, San Diego

NCT05848271

RECRUITING NA 12 participants

Large Language Models To Improve the Quality of Care of Cardiology Patients

Stanford University

NCT06935253

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 26,877 participants

The Electronic Medical Records and GEnomics (eMERGE) Network Genomic Risk Assessment

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT05277116

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Clinical Decision Support to Identify Pediatric Patients With Undiagnosed Genetic Disease

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT06744543

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 300 participants

Improved Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Across the Northland (ID-FH)

Essentia Health

NCT05238519

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 286 participants

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Disease Cohort: Longitudinal Biomarker Study of Disease

Columbia University

NCT05297812

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 150 participants

iKnow: A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Use of Multi-omics in Multi-System, Early Onset Disorders

Illumina

NCT05049967

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 75 participants

Long Term Extension Study in Patients With Primary Hyperoxaluria

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Novo Nordisk company

NCT04042402

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Overcoming Barriers to Accessing Genetic Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT05064241

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 4 participants

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Skills on Wheels

Grand Valley State University

NCT05339932

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 4 participants

Pediatric Powered Wheelchair Standing Devices: An Exploratory Study

Grand Valley State University

NCT05117827

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 1 participants

An Open-label, Single Center, Single Participant Study of an Experimental Antisense Oligonucleotide Treatment for TUBB4A-related Leukodystrophy

University of California, San Diego

NCT07222371

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 1 participants

Personalized Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy for Rare Pediatric Genetic Disease: SCN2A

University of California, San Diego

NCT06314490

COMPLETED NA 691 participants

Ensuring Patients' Informed Access to Noninvasive Prenatal Testing

The Cleveland Clinic

NCT03420274

COMPLETED 405 participants

Insights Into Microbiome and Environmental Contributions to Sickle Cell Disease and Leg Ulcers Study (INSIGHTS Study)

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

NCT02156102

COMPLETED NA 279 participants

Implementing an Individualized Pain Plan (IPP) for ED Treatment of VOE's in Sickle Cell Disease

Duke University

NCT04584528

COMPLETED NA 65 participants

Genomic Sequencing in Acutely Ill Neonates

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT02225522

COMPLETED 33 participants

Technology Development for Noninvasive Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis Using Whole Fetal Cells From Maternal Peripheral Blood

Columbia University

NCT04285814

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 1
Phase 3 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Genetic Disease Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 31 US studies indexed under Genetic Disease, and 15 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 48% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Genetic Disease shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 3 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Genetic Disease is led by University of California, San Diego with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 31 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Genetic Disease?

PlainTrial tracks 31 US clinical trials for Genetic Disease, of which 15 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Genetic Disease?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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