🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-15

An Observational Study in Children and Adults With Stargardt Disease (NCT06591806)

A Multicenter, Prospective, Longitudinal, Observational Study in Children and Adults With Stargardt Disease Related Atrophy Secondary to Biallelic Mutations in the ABCA4 Gene

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: AAVantgarde Bio Srl

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, observational study in approximately 80 subjects with Stargardt disease secondary to biallelic mutations in the ABCA4 gene (STGD1) aims to evaluate prognostic factors of disease progression, and to further characterize the patient population for future clinical studies.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Retina Foundation of the Southwest — Dallas, Texas

Age range: 8 Years to 50 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest — Dallas, Texas
  • Oslo University hospital Ullevål — Oslo,

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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