Completed

All Genders
ID00001609

Clinical and Molecular Studies in Families With Congenital or Hereditary Cataracts

Led by National Eye Institute (NEI) · Updated on 2008-03-04

1200

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The objective of this study is to discover the genes responsible for the development of hereditary cataracts in families. A cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye that obstructs the passage of light and may impair vision. Information from this study may provide a better understanding of why hereditary cataracts form and perhaps lead to the development of a test that can predict who will likely be affected and to what degree. Patients or family members of patients with inherited cataracts who participate in this study will be asked questions about their family history, especially concerning eye disease or cataracts, and a family tree will be drawn. They will undergo a complete eye examination, including photographs to document the clarity or opacity of the lens. In addition, a small blood sample will be drawn for use in gene mapping studies of inherited cataract.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Studies of Families With Hereditary Cataracts

Who Can Participate

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

The proband must have documentation of congenital or hereditary cataract.

Patients with cataract due to radiation, steroid, or associated with other ocular diseases such as uveitis, retinitis pigmentosa etc. and age-related cataracts will be excluded.

Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

Status Unknown

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

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Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

0

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