Are these two eye diseases actually the same? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07336966

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will look back at medical records of 45 people with either Wolfram syndrome or a related eye condition caused by changes in the WFS1 gene. Researchers want to see if these two conditions are truly different by comparing vision loss over time and other health problems. The goal is to better understand each disease so doctors can give more accurate diagnoses.

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 this study succeeds, it could help doctors better diagnose and manage two related but possibly different eye conditions caused by WFS1 mutations.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study that only looks at past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary optic atrophy optic atrophy 6 Wolfram syndrome Wolfram syndrome 1

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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