Hunting for hidden genes behind albinism
NCT ID NCT04068961
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates people with oculocutaneous albinism who have no known genetic cause for their condition. Researchers use advanced DNA analysis techniques to search for new or hidden mutations. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of this inherited condition.
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 successful, this could improve genetic diagnosis for people with oculocutaneous albinism, helping families understand the cause and potentially guiding future research.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational genetic study, not a treatment trial. It may not find new mutations, and any discoveries would need further research before benefiting patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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64 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2010
- Finished
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Oct 2010
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients having been examined during a genetic consultation, with Oculocutaneous Albinism
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: -Oculocutaneous albinism (diagnosis validated by a clinician at the initial genetic consultation and did not show mutations of the TYR, OCA2, TYRP1, SLC45A2 genes) Exclusion Criteria: None
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Conditions
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