Rare cholesterol condition may affect eye health, new study finds

NCT ID NCT05208879

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 10 people with rare genetic conditions that cause very low cholesterol levels. Researchers measured the density of a protective pigment in the macula (part of the eye) to see if it is linked to low levels of carotenoids and vitamins. The goal was to better understand why some patients still develop vision problems despite vitamin treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fédération d'endocrinologie, maladies métaboliques, diabète et nutrition Hôpital cardiovasculaire et pneumologique Louis Pradel

    Bron, Bron, 69677, France

  • UF nutrition pédiatrique, Service hépatologie, gastroentérologie et nutrition pédiatrique Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant de Lyon (GHE-HFME)

    Bron, Bron, 69677, France

  • UF nutrition pédiatrique, Service hépatologie, gastroentérologie et nutrition pédiatrique Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant de Lyon (GHE-HFME)

    Bron, 69500, France

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