Overview

Lipoic Acid as a Treatment for Acute Optic Neuritis

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if oral lipoic acid can safely help relieve permanent optic nerve injury in patients diagnosed with acute optic neuritis. It will also explore how the body absorbs and breaks down the study drug, and what effects it has on the immune system.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Treatments:
Antioxidants
Thioctic Acid