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Hereditary optic atrophy
MONDO:0043878A family of inherited disorders characterized by progressive loss of vision secondary to death of the retinal ganglion cell axons that comprise the optic nerve.
Also known as: hereditary optic atrophy, Atrophies, hereditary optic, atrophy, hereditary optic, hereditary optic Atrophies, optic atrophy, hereditary
38 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could vitamin B3 save sight in rare genetic blindness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether high-dose vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) can help preserve or improve vision in people with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that causes sudden vision loss. Researchers will give 13 participants 2 grams of vitamin B3 dai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could a zapping cap boost memory? small study tests brain stimulation for cognitive decline
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can improve working memory in 30 adults with mild cognitive impairment or traumatic brain injury. Participants will receive low-level electrica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Are these two eye diseases actually the same? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look back at medical records of 45 people with either Wolfram syndrome or a related eye condition caused by changes in the WFS1 gene. Researchers want to see if these two conditions are truly different by comparing vision loss over time and other health problems. …
Sponsor: Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC