ICD Q93.5ORPHA:72AS

Angelman Syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition affecting the nervous system that causes severe intellectual disability, speech difficulties, seizures, and a characteristically happy, excitable personality. It is caused by a missing or non-working UBE3A gene. Research into gene therapy and UBE3A-targeted treatments is progressing rapidly.

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What is Angelman Syndrome?

Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition affecting the nervous system that causes severe intellectual disability, speech difficulties, seizures, and a characteristically happy, excitable personality. It is caused by a missing or non-working UBE3A gene. Research into gene therapy and UBE3A-targeted treatments is progressing rapidly.

How many clinical trials are available for Angelman Syndrome?

RareWays currently indexes 53 clinical trials for Angelman Syndrome, of which 13 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Angelman 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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