Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind inherited eye diseases

NCT ID NCT02077894

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study aims to find the genetic causes of inherited eye diseases by analyzing the DNA of 2,000 people, including affected individuals and their family members. Participants provide a blood or saliva sample for whole exome or whole genome sequencing. The goal is to discover new disease-causing genes or variants, which may improve diagnosis and understanding of these conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center,

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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