ABCA4-related retinopathy

This study tests whether metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can safely slow vision loss in people with ABCA4 retinopathy (Stargardt disease). Fifty-five participants aged 12 and older will take metformin by mouth for 24 months, with regular eye exams to track changes. The go…

This study tests a new gene therapy called OCU410ST for people with Stargardt disease, an inherited eye condition that causes vision loss. Early results show the treatment slowed damage to the retina by nearly half and improved or stabilized eyesight in all treated patients. The …

This study tests a drug called tinlarebant in 60 people with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that causes vision loss. The goal is to see if the drug can slow damage to the retina and preserve eyesight. Participants take the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure change…

This study follows 68 people aged 12 and older who have ABCA4 gene mutations, which can cause vision loss from diseases like Stargardt disease. Over 10 years, researchers will collect blood and skin samples and perform detailed eye exams to understand how the disease progresses. …

This study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 partic…