Old alcoholism drug shows promise for saving sight in rare eye disease

NCT ID NCT05626920

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether disulfiram, a drug already approved for alcohol abuse, can improve vision in people with inherited retinal degeneration. The drug aims to block a harmful chemical signal in the eye that may worsen vision loss. About 30 adults with mild to moderate vision loss will receive both disulfiram and a placebo in random order to compare effects on contrast sensitivity and visual acuity.

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Locations

  • University of Washington-South Lake Union Retina Center

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    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

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