Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) is the most severe form of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare metabolic disorder linked to the X chromosome. Typically occurring between ages 3 and 12, around 40% to 72% of boys diagnosed with ALD eventually progress to cerebral ALD. This condition leads to a rapid and severe decline in neurological function, often resulting in death for untreated patients. For affected boys and their families, cerebral ALD is a devastating affliction, marked by a profound symptom burden and a swift deterioration in neurological function when not treated. Of particular clinical significance are the six major functional disabilities associated with cerebral ALD, as they can significantly impede a patient's ability to function independently. These six disabilities encompass loss of communication, cortical blindness, reliance on tube feeding, complete incontinence, dependence on a wheelchair, and the complete loss of voluntary movement. · ...