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 optic nerve disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether high-dose nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is safe and can help people with dominant optic atrophy, a rare genetic disease that slowly damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Researchers will give 25 adults 3 grams of nicotinamide daily and monitor for s…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Desperate hope: gene therapy tested in one patient with rare blindness
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program gave a single patient with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (a genetic cause of vision loss) an experimental gene therapy called GS010. The treatment was injected into both eyes to test safety. Only one person was involved, so the results are very li…
Sponsor: GenSight Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to restore sight in rare blindness condition
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called NR082 for Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a genetic condition that causes rapid vision loss. About 95 people aged 12 to 75 with a specific ND4 mutation will receive a single injection of the therapy or a sham procedure. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wuhan Neurophth Biotechnology Limited Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New eye injection aims to slow genetic blindness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a genetic condition that damages the optic nerve (OPA1 optic atrophy). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable. About 18 adults will receive a single dose,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New app could spot eye disease from your couch
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a smartphone app called NEDS EyeCTester to see if it can help detect active eye disease early in people with conditions like optic nerve or macular disease. About 100 participants will use the app at home, and researchers will compare the results to standard…
Sponsor: Neuro-Eye Diagnostic Systems, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a headset at home boost brain recovery? new study tests tDCS for stroke, tumors, and neurodegeneration
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) combined with activity therapy can help improve cognitive and language problems in people with stroke, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Fifty-five participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive genetic study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for mysterious mitochondrial diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to discover new genetic mutations that cause mitochondrial disorders by analyzing tissue samples from up to 6,900 participants. It includes people with suspected or known mitochondrial diseases, such as MELAS or Leigh's Disease, who lack a genetic diagnosis. The r…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC