ICD E75.23ORPHA:487KD

Krabbe Disease

Krabbe disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by galactocerebrosidase (GALC) enzyme deficiency, causing rapid and fatal demyelination of the nervous system in infants. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can slow progression when performed before symptom onset, making newborn screening critical.

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What is Krabbe Disease?

Krabbe disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by galactocerebrosidase (GALC) enzyme deficiency, causing rapid and fatal demyelination of the nervous system in infants. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation can slow progression when performed before symptom onset, making newborn screening critical.

How many clinical trials are available for Krabbe Disease?

RareWays currently indexes 15 clinical trials for Krabbe Disease, of which 4 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Krabbe Disease 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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