Vitelliform macular dystrophy 2
MONDO:0007931Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) is a genetic macular dystrophy characterized by loss of central visual acuity, metamorphopsia and a decrease in the Arden ratio secondary to an egg yolk-like lesion located in the foveal or parafoveal region.
Also known as: BEST1 retinopathy, BMD, BVMD, Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Best disease, Best macular dystrophy, early-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy, juvenile-onset vitelliform macular dystrophy
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 7 tagged with Vitelliform macular dystrophy 2 itself.
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Gene therapy injection aims to halt rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called OPGx-BEST1 for two rare inherited eye diseases that cause vision loss. About 10 adults will receive a single injection into one eye to see if it is safe and to find the best dose. The study will follow participants for 5 years to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Opus Genetics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive eye gene bank aims to unlock secrets of rare blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect DNA samples and detailed eye exam data from 1,000 people with rare inherited eye diseases like aniridia, Best disease, and albinism. Participants provide a saliva or blood sample and share their eye health records. The goal is to expand a research repos…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New eye camera could unlock secrets of inherited blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special camera called an Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (AOSLO) to take very detailed pictures of the retina in people with inherited retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers will measure how the light-sensitive cells in the eye cha…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Swiss launch major registry to track rare muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects health information from people in Switzerland who have neuromuscular disorders like SMA, DMD, BMD, and others. It aims to track symptoms, treatments, and outcomes over time to help researchers and doctors improve care. No new treatments are …
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC