Optic neuritis
MONDO:0005885Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve, the nerve that carries the visual signal from the eye to the brain.The conditionmay cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye(s). While the cause of optic neuritis is unknown, it has been associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, multiple sclerosis, drug toxicity and deficiency of vitamin B-12. Vision often returns to normal within 2-3 weeks without treatment. In some cases, corticosteroids are given to speed recovery. If known, the underlying cause should be treated.
49 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 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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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unravel mysteries of rare brain and spinal cord diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 150 people with rare neuroimmunologic disorders like neuromyelitis optica and transverse myelitis. Researchers collect medical data and blood samples over time to learn what causes inflammation and why some patients respond to treatments while others do not. Th…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Free eye tests aim to catch vision loss early in harlem and washington heights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 partic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of MS and related disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a large, long-term collection of blood samples and health information from over 3,200 people with multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to provide scientists with a shared resource to better unders…
Sponsor: Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC