Could Mom's pregnancy exposures cause Baby's eye defect?
NCT ID NCT04833361
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether things a mother is exposed to during early pregnancy might cause uveal coloboma, a rare eye condition present at birth. Researchers will survey mothers of affected children and compare their answers to historical data. The goal is to identify possible environmental risk factors for further study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward environmental risk factors for coloboma, helping guide future prevention research.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study using historical data and surveys, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not lead to direct medical changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Eye Institute (NEI)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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