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Hereditary Haemochromatosis: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HFE C282Y AND H63D HETEROZYGOSITY: A REVIEW OF CURRENT GUIDELINES AND EVIDENCE
Alicja Szemberg et al., International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.4(52).2026.6734
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Dietary heme iron intake and common hemochromatosis HFE polymorphisms have similar associations with brain MRI phenotypes: a UK Biobank cohort study.
Cardona Cameron J et al., The Journal of nutrition (13 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42869229/
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Speckle-tracking echocardiography in the assessment and monitoring of left ventricular function in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.
Świątczak Michał et al., Kardiologia polska (25 September 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42788700/
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The H63D Trap: Why Homozygous HFE p.His63Asp was Declared Benign on the Endpoints of Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Riku Honda, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (23 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22908072
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The H63D Trap: Why Homozygous HFE p.His63Asp was Declared Benign on the Endpoints of Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Riku Honda, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (23 September 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22908073
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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A Study to Evaluate BBI-001 in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis
NCT07371793 · Recruiting · Phase 1 / Phase 2 · Bond Biosciences
Ages 18 to 70
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07371793
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Efficacy and Safety of Vamifeport in Adult Participants With Homeostatic Iron Regulator Gene (HFE)-Related Hereditary Hemochromatosis
NCT07332091 · Recruiting · Phase 2 · CSL Behring
Ages 18 and over
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07332091
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Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Hereditary haemochromatosis is a genetic condition where the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to iron build-up in the liver, heart, and other organs. It is the most common genetic condition in people of Northern European descent. Early detection and regular blood removal (phlebotomy) can prevent serious complications.
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Most Recent Research
With the increasing availability of genetic testing, individuals heterozygous for the C282Y or H63D variant of the HFE gene are being identified more frequently. Although clinical management is better established for patients homozygous for C282Y, recommendations for those with heterozygous HFE genotypes remain less clearly defined. This narrative review included 29 sources identified through searches of PubMed and Google Scholar, and screening of the reference lists of relevant publications. It aimed to synthesise the available evidence on the clinical risk associated with HFE heterozygosity and to assess the appropriateness of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in this population. The evidence base included professional society guidelines and position statements, observational studies, case reports, and review articles addressing genotype-phenotype relationships in HFE-related haemochromatosis. The available data indicate that heterozygosity for a single C282Y or H63D variant rarely results in clinically significant iron overload and do not support routine dietary restrictions or prophylactic phlebotomy in individuals with iron indices within normal limits. Similar conclusions apply to C282Y/H63D compound heterozygosity, although this genotype is associated with a slightly higher clinical risk. The review also highlights the limited guidance on family testing when the proband is a heterozygous carrier, as well as the clinical consequences of overinterpreting H63D. Overall, these findings support a phenotype-guided approach to the diagnostic and therapeutic management of individuals heterozygous for HFE variants.
Common Questions
What is Hereditary Haemochromatosis?
Hereditary haemochromatosis is a genetic condition where the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to iron build-up in the liver, heart, and other organs. It is the most common genetic condition in people of Northern European descent. Early detection and regular blood removal (phlebotomy) can prevent serious complications.
How many clinical trials are available for Hereditary Haemochromatosis?
RareWays currently indexes 16 clinical trials for Hereditary Haemochromatosis, of which 2 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Hereditary Haemochromatosis come from?
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