Optic papillitis
MONDO:0006879Swelling of the optic disk, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. Chronic papilledema may cause optic atrophy and visual loss. (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)
Also known as: Choked disc, Choked discs, Choked disk, Choked disks, Edemas, optic disc, Edemas, optic disk, decreased intraocular pressure associated papilledema, decreased intraocular pressure-associated papilledema
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Optic papillitis itself.
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Could a diabetes drug ease pressure in the brain?
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 4 trial tested whether a rapid weight loss program using semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) plus a very low calorie diet can help people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition where high pressure in the skull causes headaches and vision proble…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Rigmor Højland Jensen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI technique sharpens diagnosis of swollen optic nerve
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a new, high-resolution MRI can help doctors more accurately and confidently diagnose the cause of optic disc swelling (a sign of various eye or brain problems). Researchers used these detailed scans on 197 adults with optic disc swelling to see if the…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI eye scan could diagnose brain diseases in seconds
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers tested an artificial intelligence program that analyzes retinal images to diagnose several nerve and brain conditions, such as optic neuropathy and brain tumors. The study used data from 693 patients with confirmed diagnoses. The goal is to create a fast triage tool f…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC
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MRI scans reveal hidden brain drains in rare headache disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the brain's lymphatic system in 40 women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition causing severe headaches and vision loss. Researchers used a special MRI technique to compare lymphatic vessels in patients and healthy controls. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC