A study comparing the drug 'bezafibrate' against a placebo in the treatment of Barth Syndrome
Treatment of Barth Syndrome by CARDIOlipin MANipulation (CARDIOMAN): A randomised placebo controlled pilot trial conducted by the nationally commissioned Barth Syndrome Service - CARDIOMAN Treatment of Barth Syndrome by CARDIOlipin MANipulation (CARDIOMAN): A randomised placebo controlled ...
Barth Syndrome is a rare, life threatening, genetic disease which affects young males. It is caused by abnormal fats (lipids) in the powerhouses of cells (mitochondria) and those who suffer with it often develop heart failure, heart rhythm abnormalities, bacterial infections, poor growth or feeding, weak muscles, developmental delay, severe exercise intolerance, lethargy and fatigue. MedDRA version: 20.0;Level: SOC;Classification code 10010331;Term: Congenital, familial and genetic disorders;System Organ Class: 10010331 - Congenital, familial and genetic disorders ;Therapeutic area: Diseases [C] - Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities [C16] Barth Syndrome is a rare, life threatening, genetic disease which affects young males. It is caused ...