CNGA1
- Disease Category
- autosomal recessive
- Patient Population
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- Clinical Trials
- one (1)
- Institution(s) Conducting Research
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Where things stand · Clinical trials
Studies that may be relevant to review
Check current clinical trials for this gene — the Finder pulls live studies from ClinicalTrials.gov.
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.
CNGA1 retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a progressive, inherited eye disease that affects the rod and cone cells of the retina. It's caused by mutations in the CNGA1 gene, which encodes the alpha subunit of the rod CNG channel. The rod CNG channel is a molecular switch that converts light into electrical signals. Symptoms include loss of night vision, Loss of peripheral vision, Difficulty moving around in the dark, and difficulty adjusting to dim light. Many people with RP are legally blind by age 40 but the rate of progression varies from person to person. There's no cure for RP, but medications can help treat complications. clinical trials are underway. CNGA1 Disease Category: Patient Population: Known Clinical Trials: one (1) Check clinicaltrials.gov for updates Treatment Optio ns: Strategies to Preserve Eye Health: Institution(s) Conducting Research: A FACE OF RP tbd tbd
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.
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