Lipoic Acid as a Treatment for Acute Optic Neuritis

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.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2016-11

Completion

2016-11

Drugs

Indications