Clinical trials: Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases
MELAS Syndrome, Lebers Hereditory Optic Neuropathy With Extra Ocular Symptoms (LHON-Plus)
A Basket Clinical Study to Assess Glycerol Tributyrate in Patients With Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, Stroke-like Episodes (MELAS) or Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy-Plus (LHON-Plus)
This is a parallel arm non-randomized dose-escalation, open-label basket exploratory phase 1 clinical trial where Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, stroke-like episodes (MELAS) and Leber's hereditary optic…
- Trial name
- NCT06792500
- Testing
- Glycerol Tributyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Analyzing Retinal Microanatomy in ROP
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of development of the neural retina and its vasculature that may impact vision in vulnerable preterm neonates for a lifetime.
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Macular Edema
- Trial name
- BabySTEPS (NCT02887157)
- Testing
- Swept Source OCT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Scavenged blood collection
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer
Ketamine Hydrochloride and Best Pain Management in Treating Cancer Patients With Neuropathic Pain
RATIONALE: Ketamine hydrochloride may lessen neuropathic pain in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether ketamine hydrochloride given together with the best pain management is more effective than a placebo given…
- Trial name
- NCT01316744
- Testing
- ketamine hydrochloride, pharmacogenomic studies, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Effect of Descemet Membrane Polishing in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the leading indication for corneal transplantation worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of guttae and progressive loss of corneal endothelial cells, leading to corneal…
- Trial name
- Fuchs Polishin (NCT07539012)
- Testing
- Fuchs Polishing
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Inherited Retinal Diseases
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Single Intravitreal Injection of RTx-015 in Participants With Retinitis Pigmentosa (PERCEPT)
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a single injection into the eye of an investigational gene therapy in participants with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
- Trial name
- PERCEPT (NCT07901751)
- Testing
- RTx-015
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ray Therapeutics, Inc.
Blepharospasm, Hemifacial Spasm
Post Marketing Surveillance Study of Dysport
The purpose of this study is to provide further information regarding the risks and benefits of Dysport in marketed indications.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm, Hemifacial Spasm, Cervical Dystonia, Spasmodic Torticollis
- Trial name
- NCT00210431
- Where
- 36 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 783 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Macular Degeneration, Low Vision
The Effect of Duration Between Sessions on Microperimetric Biofeedback Training in Patients With Maculopathies
Patients who develop macular diseases have several clinical complications,such as central vision loss, the central scotoma of the visual field, the decrease of reading speed and fixation stability.
- Conditions
- Macular Degeneration, Low Vision, Stargardt Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05904444
- Testing
- microperimetric biofeedback training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Aier Eye Hospital, Guangzhou
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Pilot Study to Obtain Preliminary Information Regarding the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Immune Globulin and Ganciclovir as Compared to Ganciclovir Alone in the Treatment of Sight-Threatening CMV Retinitis in Patients With AIDS
To evaluate whether immune globulin and ganciclovir (DHPG) results in faster initial response as compared to DHPG alone. To evaluate whether immune globulin and DHPG gives longer duration of remission than DHPG alone (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00001999
- Testing
- Globulin, Immune, Ganciclovir
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- American National Red Cross
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt Disease 1
Structural and Functional Characterization of Rare Ocular Diseases
Rare ocular diseases (ROD) are a heterogeneous group of ocular diseases that affect very few people and, generally, for which no tretament is available. An important subgroup of these diseases are inherited retinal degenerations.
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt Disease 1, Best Disease, Pattern Dystrophy of Macula
- Trial name
- RADIS (NCT05258032)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Barcelona Macula Foundation
Retinitis Pigmentosa
The Effect of Oral Administration of 9-cis Rich Powder of the Alga Dunaliella Bardawil on Visual Functions in Adolescent Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa
The aim of this study is to determine whether 9-cis-beta Caroten rich D. Brdawiil extract is effective in the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa in adolescent patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02018692
- Testing
- Alga Dunaliella Bardawil powder
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Alcohol Dependence
Cerebral Hemodynamics With rTMS in Alcohol Dependence
The present study measures the cerebral hemodynamic indices of alcohol dependent patients and observe the relative changes in these parameters with rTMS application.
- Trial name
- NCT02446067
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, India
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Leber Congenital Amaurosis Inherited Blindness of Gene Therapy Trial(LIGHT)
The purpose of the study is to determine whether HG004 as gene therapy is safe and effective for the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis caused by mutationsin RPE65 gene.
- Trial name
- NCT06088992
- Testing
- HG004
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Healthy Humans
Processing of Salient Emotional Stimuli as a Function of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD)
Attentional blink refers to a phenomenon where the detection of the second of two target stimuli that are presented in Short succession within a stream of stimuli is impaired.
- Trial name
- AB_THC_CBD (NCT02291536)
- Testing
- tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
Pigmentary Retinopathy
Self-confidence Study in Patients With Argus II Artificial Retina
To evaluate whether the use of the Argus II retinal prosthesis improves the confidence and self-esteem of patients with advanced retinopathy pigmentosa
- Trial name
- NCT03510234
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of K-321 Eye Drops After Descemetorhexis in Participants With Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD)
A study to assess the safety and efficacy of K-321 in participants with FECD after descemetorhexis.
- Trial name
- NCT05795699
- Testing
- Ripasudil
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Usher Syndrome
A 24-Month Trial of NPI-001 for the Preservation of Photoreceptors in Retinitis Pigmentosa Associated With Usher Syndrome
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if NPI-001 works to prevent progression of retinitis pigmentosa in adults diagnosed with Usher syndrome. It will also provide information about the safety of NPI-001.
- Trial name
- SLORP Preserve (NCT07710196)
- Testing
- NPI-001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Retinoblastoma
Feasibility of Generating Pluripotent Stem Cells From Patients With Familial Retinoblastoma
The goal of this study is to determine if human RB1-deficient induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can produce retina, and, furthermore, can give rise to retinoblastoma in culture.
- Trial name
- NCT02193724
- Testing
- Skin Biopsy, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Coronary Calcific Lesions, Plaque Modification Technique
Plaque Modification and Drug Coated Balloons for Treatment of de Novo Calcific Coronary Lesions
The optimal management of severely calcified coronary artery disease remains challenging, particularly in the context of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty.
- Conditions
- Coronary Calcific Lesions, Plaque Modification Technique, Drug Coated Balloon
- Trial name
- CARDIAC (NCT07515703)
- Testing
- IVL3003
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Thyroid-associated Ophthalmopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome
The Effect of Intravenous Glucocorticoids on the Tearfilm in Eyes With Thyroid-associated Ophthalmopathy
Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), also called Graves' ophthalmopathy or thyroid eye disease, is a common orbital disease in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01579539
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone, Esomeprazole
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Lysosomal Storage Disease, Lung Diseases
Biomarker for Maroteaux-Lamy Disease (BioMaroteaux)
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Maroteaux-Lamy disease from blood
- Conditions
- Lysosomal Storage Disease, Lung Diseases, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Macroglossia
- Trial name
- BioMaroteaux (NCT01458613)
- Where
- 5 sites in Egypt, Germany and 2 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock