Hereditary glaucoma
MONDO:0018174Hereditary glaucoma is a clinically diverse group of rare eye disorders with genetic predisposition characterized by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucomatous changes of the optic nerve head, leading to field defects, visual loss and blindness. Hereditary glaucoma can be sub-classified as primary (congenital glaucoma, juvenile glaucoma) or secondary according to the presence or absence of systemic or other ocular anomalies (iridogoniodysgenesis, Stickler syndrome, Coats syndrome). The clinical presentation is variable and is based on age, severity of glaucoma, presence of ocular abnormalities and development of secondary IOP related abnormalities.
Also known as: hereditary glaucoma (disease), glaucoma, hereditary
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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
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Glaucoma Drug-Eluting contact lens trial halted after single patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special contact lens that slowly releases the glaucoma drug latanoprost, aiming to replace daily eye drops. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check safety and whether the lens could lower eye pressure, but no conclusi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can your phone spot eye cancer? app tested for retinoblastoma
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app called CRADLE that uses a photo to detect leukocoria (a white glow in the pupil), which can be a sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, or glaucoma. Researchers planned to compare the app's accuracy to a standard eye exam in children with these cond…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny study on eye pressure fluctuation in glaucoma patients ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to measure how eye volume changes (a sign of pressure fluctuation) before and after cataract surgery in patients with exfoliative glaucoma, a type of glaucoma common in Brittany. Only 6 adults were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC