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Usher syndrome type 2

MONDO:0016484

A syndrome characterized by congenital, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss that is mild to moderate in the low frequencies and severe to profound in the higher frequencies, no abnormalities in the vestibular system, and retinitis pigmentosa.

Also known as: USH2, Usher syndrome type 2

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Usher syndrome type 2A (1) Usher syndrome type 2C (0) Usher syndrome type 2D (0)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Hereditary disease (172) Syndromic disease (24) Human disease (14) Usher syndrome (12) Autosomal recessive disease (4) Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism (2) Autosomal genetic disease (0) Disease by body system or component (0) Disease by etiologic mechanism (0)

Trials to join now! 1 Not yet finished but already full! 1

Eye disease study aims to pave way for future treatments

Knowledge-focused Ongoing

This study follows 127 people with a genetic eye condition called USH2A-related retinal degeneration, which can cause vision loss and hearing problems. Researchers measure changes in vision, retinal sensitivity, and mobility over several years. The goal is to understand how the d…

Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC

Usher syndrome type 2

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Eye disease study aims to pave way for future treatments