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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Goldschleger Eye Research Institute, Sheba Medical Center,

    Tel Litwinsky, 52621, Israel

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