ICD E75.25ORPHA:512MLD

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare lysosomal storage disease caused by arylsulfatase A deficiency, causing sulfatide accumulation and progressive destruction of myelin in the nervous system. A gene therapy (atidarsagene autotemcel / Libmeldy) was approved in Europe in 2020, representing a major advance for early-stage patients.

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What is Metachromatic Leukodystrophy?

Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare lysosomal storage disease caused by arylsulfatase A deficiency, causing sulfatide accumulation and progressive destruction of myelin in the nervous system. A gene therapy (atidarsagene autotemcel / Libmeldy) was approved in Europe in 2020, representing a major advance for early-stage patients.

How many clinical trials are available for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy?

RareWays currently indexes 37 clinical trials for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, of which 7 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy 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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