ICD G31.8ORPHA:51AGS

Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a rare inherited disorder in which the immune system behaves as though fighting a constant viral infection, causing inflammation of the brain. Signs often begin in infancy and may include irritability, seizures, stiffness and delays in development, with skin and other organs sometimes affected. Care is supportive, and medicines that dampen interferon signalling are being studied.

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What is Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome?

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a rare inherited disorder in which the immune system behaves as though fighting a constant viral infection, causing inflammation of the brain. Signs often begin in infancy and may include irritability, seizures, stiffness and delays in development, with skin and other organs sometimes affected. Care is supportive, and medicines that dampen interferon signalling are being studied.

How many clinical trials are available for Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome?

RareWays currently indexes 6 clinical trials for Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome, of which 1 is actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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