Tay-Sachs disease, B variant, adult form
MONDO:0017726Also known as: GM2 gangliosidosis, B variant, adult form, hexosaminidase A deficiency, adult form
67 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hope fades: trial of Tay-Sachs drug venglustat terminated early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 3 trial tested an oral drug called venglustat in 75 adults and children with late-onset Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease, rare genetic disorders that cause progressive nerve damage. The drug aimed to lower toxic fat buildup in the brain and slow disease worsening. However…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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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