Leber congenital amaurosis 17
MONDO:0014145Any Leber congenital amaurosis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the GDF6 gene.
Also known as: GDF6 Leber congenital amaurosis, LCA17, Leber congenital amaurosis 17, Leber congenital amaurosis caused by mutation in GDF6, Leber congenital amaurosis type 17
33 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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Scientists dig into DNA to unravel rare eye disorders
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at over 100 people with inherited retinal dystrophies, a group of rare eye diseases that can cause vision loss. Researchers collected genetic and eye exam data to find links between specific gene mutations and symptoms. The goal was to better understand these di…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC