Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form
MONDO:0008134One of the most common forms of hereditary optic neuropathy characterized by progressive bilateral visual loss during the first decade of life, associated with optic disk pallor, visual field and color vision defects.
Also known as: Kjer optic atrophy, autosomal dominant optic atrophy, Kjer type, optic atrophy type 1, Kjer-type optic atrophy, OAK, OPA1, optic atrophy 1, optic atrophy, Kjer type
68 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to tame hard-to-control seizures in rare mitochondrial disorders
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vatiquinone in 68 people with mitochondrial disease and epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard treatments. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either vatiquinone or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the drug could reduce the number of …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC