ADGRA3
- Disease Category
- autosomal recessive
- Patient Population
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- Clinical Trials
- None known
- Institution(s) Conducting Research
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Where things stand · Treatment
Treatment options
None known
Where things stand · Clinical trials
Studies that may be relevant to review
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Find clinical trialsOpens the Clinical Trials Finder with this gene — you can change or remove it.Brief description
A clear, everyday-language overview of this gene.
ADGRA3 retinitis pigmentosa is a type of RP caused by mutations in the ADGRA3 gene. ADGRA3 stands for Adhesion G Protein-Coupled Receptor A3. RP is a chronic condition that causes progressive vision loss. Symptoms include difficulty seeing in low light or at night, tunnel vision, or loss of side vision, difficulty adjusting to light changes, difficulty seeing colors, especially blue, and clumsiness due to poor vision . At this time, there is no cure for RP, but medications can help with complications. Genetic testing can help identify the cause of RP, and potentially lead to personalized treatment. (Source: general summary) Formerly known as GPR125 (Source https://www.deciphergenomics.org/gene/adgra3/overview/clinical-info) This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Support, accessibility and family guidance(the same for every gene)
This guidance applies to anyone living with an inherited retinal condition, whichever gene is involved. Anything specific to this gene is in the section above.
- Ask before helping
- People differ widely in what assistance they want, and it changes by task and by day. Asking first respects that, and avoids help that gets in the way.
- Low-vision rehabilitation
- Low-vision specialists work on practical skills and tools for the sight someone has — lighting, contrast, magnification, orientation and mobility.
- Accessible technology
- Screen readers, magnification, high-contrast modes and voice control are built into phones and computers. Small settings changes often help sooner than new equipment.
- School and work
- Accommodations are often available well before vision loss is severe. Starting the conversation early usually makes it easier.
- Emotional and community support
- A genetic result affects the whole family. Connecting with others living with RP helps people feel less alone with it.
- Genetic counselling
- A genetic counsellor can explain what a result means for relatives, and what testing options exist, without anyone being pushed into a decision.
Medical disclaimer: This page is for education and navigation only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These summaries are paraphrases of published research; always confirm details with a qualified clinician and primary sources.