Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration
MONDO:0007176Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration is a rare autosomal dominantly inherited chorioretinal degeneration disease, presenting at birth or infancy, characterized by progressive bilateral retinal and choroidal atrophy, appearing as lesions on the optic nerve and peripheral ocular fundus and leading to central vision loss. Congenital anterior polar cataracts are sometimes associated with this disease.
Also known as: SCRA, Sveinsson chorioretinal atrophy, atrophia areata, SVEINSSON chorioretinal atrophy, helicoidal peripapillary chorioretinal Degeneration, peripapillary chorioretinal Degeneration, Icelandic type
25 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Helicoid peripapillary chorioretinal degeneration itself.
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New eye scanner could spot hidden signs of blindness
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, non-invasive eye scanner called wide field OCTA in 200 people with various eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye. The goal is to see if this device can provide better images of blood vessels in the …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New eye camera could spot retinal disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, noninvasive camera called XyCAM CRE that measures blood flow in the back of the eye. Researchers will compare its images with standard eye tests in 350 adults with retinal disorders. The goal is to see if this camera can provide extra information to he…
Sponsor: Stuart Terry Eye Associates • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists track eye disease patterns to speed future cures
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 200 people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Researchers will analyze vision tests and eye scans to see how these diseases progress and how genetics affect symptoms. The goal is to find be…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC