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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by a broad spectrum of craniofacial, vascular and skeletal manifestations with four genetic subtypes described forming a clinical continuum.
Features include very common findings: Patent ductus arteriosus, Pes planus, Vascular dilatation, and Aortic dissection and others; and common findings: Tall stature, Cleft palate, Bifid uvula, and Orofacial cleft and others. 37 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Heart and blood vessels | 4 | Aortic dissection, Aortic aneurysm, Mitral regurgitation |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Loeys-Dietz syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Phenotype severity distribution: 8 very common features, 17 common features.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
6 clinical trials registered, 4 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions and medical devices. Pipeline includes 1 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06546137](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06546137) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 9:40 PM UTC
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Head and neck |
3 |
Cleft palate, Orofacial cleft, Craniosynostosis |
Skin | 3 | Eczematoid dermatitis, Atypical scarring of skin, Thin skin |
Bones and joints | 3 | Joint hypermobility, Sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis), Joint dislocation |
Lungs and breathing | 2 | Asthma, Spontaneous pneumothorax |
Growth and development | 1 | Tall stature |
Arms and legs | 1 | Camptodactyly of finger |
Blood and immune system | 1 | Abnormal bleeding tendency (abnormal bleeding) |
Digestive system | 1 | Eosinophilic infiltration of the esophagus |
Age of onset: at birth, adulthood, later in life.
National Network for Cardiovascular Genomics: Advancing Cardiovascular Healthcare for Hereditary Diseases in Brazil's Unified Health System Through a Multicenter Registry
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Hospital do Coracao |
RECRUITING |
[NCT03440697](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03440697) | Pathogenetic Basis of Aortopathy and Aortic Valve Disease | — | Yale University | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING |
[NCT02504853](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02504853) | Natural History and Genetics of Food Allergy and Related Conditions | — | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) | RECRUITING |
[NCT02050113](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02050113) | Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Physician Modified Endografts and Custom Made Devices | NA | Andres Schanzer | RECRUITING |
[NCT05389865](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05389865) | Proximal Aortopathy in Scotland - Epidemiology and Surgical Outcomes | — | Golden Jubilee National Hospital | UNKNOWN |
179 publications have been identified in PubMed for Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (39%), Epidemiology / Natural History (16%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 70 | 39% |
Disease patterns and progression | 29 | 16% |
Research summaries | 28 | 16% |
Laboratory research | 25 | 14% |
Other research | 9 | 5% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 9 | 5% |
Clinical study results | 9 | 5% |
Desaga JU (2026). [PMID: 42125524](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42125524/). *Eur Heart J Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Selnes O (2026). [PMID: 41916697](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41916697/). *BMJ Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Chida R (2026). [PMID: 41629640](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41629640/). *J Hum Genet*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Duverger O (2026). [PMID: 42060124](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42060124/). *Calcif Tissue Int*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Youssef A (2026). [PMID: 41718126](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41718126/). *Med Sci (Basel)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Parker S (2026). [PMID: 41344392](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41344392/). *Drug Discov Today*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Inoue I (2026). [PMID: 41883600](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41883600/). *Eur Heart J Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Aru RG (2026). [PMID: 41759888](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41759888/). *Ann Vasc Surg*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Yildiz M (2026). [PMID: 41392201](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41392201/). *Eur J Cardiothorac Surg*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Willie-Permor D (2026). [PMID: 41643850](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41643850/). *Ann Vasc Surg*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
AI-curated news mentioning Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Updated Feb 24, 2026
Stacey Watson, representing the Marfan Foundation, participated in a Congressional briefing for Rare Disease Day 2026, advocating for healthcare support for individuals with rare diseases. The event, hosted by NORD, emphasized the importance of patient advocacy in driving innovation.
A personalized home-based exercise training program significantly enhances aerobic exercise capacity and health-related quality of life in children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. This study highlights the potential of tailored interventions in managing these rare conditions.