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Inborn Errors of Metabolism clinical trials
2 of 7 indexed Inborn Errors of Metabolism trials are currently recruiting.
7 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting
Inborn Errors of Metabolism is the subject of 7 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 2 of them currently open to new participants. 0 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 4 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), running 2 of these trials.
The research picture
Inborn Errors of Metabolism has 7 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now, about 29% of the total.
- 2
- recruiting participants now
- 29%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Active & Recent Trials
7 total, page 1 of 1
Clinical and Laboratory Study of Methylmalonic Acidemia
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT00078078
Expanded Access Protocol Using CD3+/CD19+ Depleted PBSC
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
NCT02356653
Unrelated Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation Augmented With ALDHbr Umbilical Cord Blood Cells
Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
NCT00692926
Reduced Intensity Conditioning for Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant in Pediatric Patients With Non-Malignant Disorders
Duke University
NCT00744692
CD34+Selection for Partially Matched Family or Matched Unrelated Adult Donor Transplant
New York Medical College
NCT01049854
Maternal Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Pregnancy: A Pregnancy Registry Protocol
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT02322177
Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) for Genetic Diseases
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
NCT00004378
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Inborn Errors of Metabolism Trial Landscape
7 indexed Inborn Errors of Metabolism studies · 2 recruiting (29%).
Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 4 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) (2 trials), 5 others listed. 7 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Inborn Errors of Metabolism?
PlainTrial tracks 7 US clinical trials for Inborn Errors of Metabolism, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Inborn Errors of Metabolism?
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Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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