Can pond algae help teens see better? new trial aims to slow vision loss
NCT ID NCT02018692
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether a powder made from a special alga can improve vision in 30 teenagers with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease that causes vision loss. Participants will take the alga extract daily for a year while doctors measure changes in their eye function. The goal is to see if this natural supplement can help control the disease and preserve sight.
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Goldschleger Eye Research Institute, Sheba Medical Center,
Tel Litwinsky, 52621, Israel
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