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All 3 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials and their US sites
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- Cardiac Structure and Function in MPSMost sites in California, Minnesota and MissouriRecruitingAges 0-99Children's Hospital of Orange County3US sites
3 states - Non-invasive Functional Assessment and Pathogenesis of Morquio AOnly in DelawareRecruitingNemours Children's Clinic1US site
- PEARL (PrEnAtal Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Lysosomal Storage Disorders)Only in CaliforniaRecruitingPhase 1Ages 18-50University of California, San Francisco1US site
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Who runs the Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials in the US, and what stage they are in
None of the 3 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials with a US site is in Phase 3, the last stage before a company can ask the FDA for approval. One more is an earlier Phase 1 or 2 test of safety and dosing. The remaining 2 have no drug phase, such as studies that follow people over time or test a device or a way of giving care. Universities, hospitals, foundations and government groups run all of them, with no company leading one. The most recently listed one first appeared on ClinicalTrials.gov on January 23, 2026.
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials in the US, state by state
Of the 3 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials with a US site, 2 accept children under 18. Their open sites are in 4 states, most often California, Delaware and Minnesota. A trial counts once in each state where it has an open site, and some trials accept both children and adults.
US hospitals running the most Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials
Centers that run trials for a rare condition often see more people with it than most clinics do, so this list can also help you find doctors who know Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA.
- Children'S Hospital of Orange CountyOrange, California1 trial
- Nemours Children's Health, Delaware ValleyWilmington, Delaware1 trial
- Saint Louis UniversitySt Louis, Missouri1 trial
- University of CaliforniaSan Francisco, California1 trial
- University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota1 trial
Help getting to a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trial far from home
Ask the study team whether the trial pays back travel, parking and hotel costs, because many sponsors do. The FDA's guidance on paying research volunteers says paying back these costs does not count as pressuring someone to join.
These nonprofits also help patients reach care, and each one sets its own rules.
- Mercy Medical Angels
- Pays for gas cards, ground rides and airline tickets anywhere in the US, and it lists clinical trials as a reason to travel. Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines, and usually a trip of 50 miles or more each way.
- Air Charity Network
- Volunteer pilots in all 50 states fly patients for free in small private planes, and members also fly people taking part in clinical trials. You must be able to walk and sit upright for the flight, show financial need and have a backup plan if weather cancels it.
- Ronald McDonald House
- Gives families a room near the hospital while a child gets care, through 394 House programs around the world. Families of a sick child, with rules set by each local chapter.
- Healthcare Hospitality Network
- Keeps a map of hospitality houses near hospitals, and most member houses charge little or nothing to patients and families. Each house sets its own rules, so check with the house near your study site.
Program details were checked on each program's website on October 24, 2026.
Questions about finding a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trial near you
Are there Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA clinical trials near me?
As of November 13, 2026, 3 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA clinical trials are recruiting. In the US, 3 of them have at least 1 open site, across 4 states. Enter your ZIP code on this page to rank every one of them by the distance to its closest open site, with the sites shown on a map.
Which states have Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA clinical trial sites?
Recruiting Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials list open sites in California, Delaware, Minnesota and Missouri.
Are there Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials for children near me?
Of the 3 Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trials with a US site, 2 accept children under 18. Their open sites are in 4 states, most often California, Delaware and Minnesota. Each trial sets its own age limits, so check the ages listed on a trial before you contact it.
Who pays for travel to a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA clinical trial?
Many trial sponsors pay back travel, parking and hotel costs, so ask the study team before you rule out a far-away site. The FDA's guidance says paying back these costs does not count as pressuring someone to join. Charities such as Mercy Medical Angels and Air Charity Network can also help with rides and flights.
What if there is no Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trial near me?
Some trials send staff to your home or use a local lab, so fewer visits happen at the study site. You can also sign up on this page to get an email when a Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA trial opens a new site or changes status.
How is the distance to a trial site measured?
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of your ZIP code to each study site's listed location, not driving distance. Your browser looks up the ZIP code's coordinates with a free map service, Zippopotam.us, and the ZIP code is never sent to or stored by Trial Friend.
FDA-approved for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA: Vimizim (elosulfase alfa).
Clinical trials near you for related conditions
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, trials with status Recruiting or Not yet recruiting. Refreshed every 6 hours; counts as of November 13, 2026. Sites that ClinicalTrials.gov lists as closed or withdrawn are left out. Children means the trial's age group includes people under 18.