Disease Directory Primary Hyperoxaluria
Renal

Primary Hyperoxaluria

Also known as: PH, PH1/PH2/PH3, AGXT deficiency hyperoxaluria

Prevalence

Approximately 1–3 per million

Onset

Variable; infancy to adulthood depending on subtype

Type

Rare inherited metabolic disorder with renal involvement

Gene

AGXT, GRHPR, HOGA1

About Primary Hyperoxaluria

Primary hyperoxaluria is a group of rare autosomal recessive disorders of glyoxylate metabolism causing overproduction of oxalate, leading to recurrent calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and progressive renal failure. Type 1 (AGXT deficiency) is the most severe and common form, frequently resulting in systemic oxalosis when the kidney fails and oxalate deposits in bones, eyes, and heart. Lumasiran (siRNA targeting LDHA) has been approved for PH1, representing a significant therapeutic advance.

Common Clinical Features

Recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones from early age Nephrocalcinosis Progressive chronic kidney disease Systemic oxalosis (bones, eyes, heart, skin in advanced disease) Haematuria Urinary tract infections secondary to stone burden Anaemia and bone pain (systemic oxalosis)

Clinical Trial Eligibility Tips

What to know before applying to Primary Hyperoxaluria trials.

Subtype classification (PH1, PH2, or PH3) by genetic testing is critical as approved therapies and trial eligibility differ by subtype; confirm the causative gene before applying.

24-hour urinary oxalate excretion is the primary pharmacodynamic endpoint in most trials; establish a reliable baseline with repeated measurements under controlled dietary conditions.

Trials for PH1 gene therapy or RNA interference may require a minimum eGFR threshold to ensure adequate drug clearance; check renal function eligibility carefully.

Patient Resources

Patient Organization

Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation

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Natural History Registry

OHF Patient Registry

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Orphanet

European reference resource for rare diseases (ORPHA:416)

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NORD

National Organization for Rare Disorders

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