Clinical trials: Ocular Abnormalities
Alkaptonuria
Long-Term Study of Nitisinone to Treat Alkaptonuria
This 3-year study will examine the safety and effectiveness of long-term use of nitisinone (Orfadin) for treating joint problems in patients with alkaptonuria, an inherited disease in which a compound called homogentisic acid…
- Trial name
- NCT00107783
- Testing
- Nitisinone (NTBC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Optic, Atrophy, Hereditary, Leber
Efficacy Study of GS010 for the Treatment of Vision Loss up to 6 Months From Onset in LHON Due to the ND4 Mutation
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of GS010, a gene therapy, in improving the visual outcome in participants with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) due to the G11778A ND4 mitochondrial mutation…
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT02652767)
- Testing
- GS010
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- GenSight Biologics
Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
A Study Investigating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Elamipretide Topical Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
This is a Phase 2, prospective, randomized, double-masked, vehicle controlled, single-center study in approximately 12 subjects with LHON to evaluate safety, tolerability and efficacy of elamipretide (MTP-131) topical ophthalmic…
- Trial name
- NCT02693119
- Testing
- elamipretide (MTP-131) 1% topical ophthalmic solution, Vehicle topical ophthalmic solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc.
Graves' Ophthalmopathy (GO)
ASCEND GO-2: Study of RVT-1401 for the Treatment of Participants With Active, Moderate to Severe Graves' Ophthalmopathy ( GO )
The purpose of the current study is to assess the efficacy and safety/tolerability of three dose regimens of RVT-1401 in the treatment of active, moderate to severe GO participants.
- Trial name
- NCT03938545
- Testing
- RVT-1401 (Administered via subcutaneous injection)
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Immunovant Sciences GmbH
Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants
Surfactant Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry Trial
This study compared the use of continuous positive airway pressure initiated at birth with the early administration of surfactant administered through a tube in the windpipe within 1 hour of birth for premature infants born at 24…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases, Other Preterm Infants, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- SUPPORT (NCT00233324)
- Testing
- Surfactant, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Supplemental oxygen with target saturation of 85 to 89%
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,316 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves' Orbitopathy
Treatment of Graves' Orbitopathy (Thyroid Eye Disease) to Reduce Proptosis With Teprotumumab Infusions in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study
The overall objective is to investigate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of teprotumumab (a fully human monoclonal antibody [mAb] inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor [IGF-1R]) administered once every 3…
- Trial name
- OPTIC (NCT03298867)
- Testing
- Teprotumumab
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease
Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, Thymoglobulin and Rituximab as Graft-versus-Host-Disease Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Haploidentical and HLA Partially Matched Donor Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
This Phase II clinical trial was designed for patients with hematologic malignancies in need of donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant, and have no HLA matched donor.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT01116232
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, rituximab, sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Choroidal Ischemia, Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
Sildenafil for Treatment of Choroidal Ischemia
The hypothesis of this study is to determine if there is a benefit afforded by the use of systemic Sildenafil to patients with choroidal and retinal degenerations and dystrophies, such as vitelliform degeneration, dry and…
- Conditions
- Choroidal Ischemia, Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Age-related Macular Degeneration, Central Serous Retinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT04356716
- Testing
- Sildenafil, Standard of Care Sildenafil, Ocular Coherence Tomography-Angiography (OCT-A)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease
Cyclosporine Eye Drops in Preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Eye in Patients Who Have Undergone Donor Stem Cell Transplant for Hematologic Cancer or Bone Marrow Failure Disorder
RATIONALE: Cyclosporine eye drops may prevent graft-versus-host disease of the eye in patients who have undergone donor stem cell transplant for hematologic cancer or bone marrow failure disorder.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00755040
- Testing
- cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Alström Syndrome (AS)
Setmelanotide (RM-493), Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC4R) Agonist, in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) and Alström Syndrome (AS) Participants With Moderate to Severe Obesity
This pivotal, phase 3 study is designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of setmelanotide, a potent melanocortin receptor type 4 (MC4R) agonist, for the treatment of obesity and hyperphagia in participants with Bardet Biedl…
- Trial name
- NCT03746522
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorders
T-Cell Depletion and Stem Cell Transplant for Immune Deficiencies and Histiocytic Disorders
The hypothesis is to determine if a preparative regimen of busulfan, cyclophosphamide, and antithymocyte globulin (ATG) plus allogeneic stem cell transplantation will be effective in the treatment of immune deficiencies and…
- Conditions
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Griscelli Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00176826
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplant, Myeloablative conditioning regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) Prevalence Study
Iiopathic bilateral cataracts occur in many children with Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) so the opportunity to use contact with health care providers in connection with pediatric cataract evaluation and treatment is a…
- Trial name
- NCT02638220
- Where
- 44 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 442 people
- Sponsor
- Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
Deferasirox in Treating Iron Overload Caused By Blood Transfusions in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
RATIONALE: Deferasirox may remove excess iron from the body caused by blood transfusions. PURPOSE: This clinical trial studies deferasirox in treating iron overload caused by blood transfusions in patients with hematologic…
- Conditions
- Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With 11q23 (MLL) Abnormalities
- Trial name
- NCT01273766
- Testing
- deferasirox, laboratory biomarker analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Raxone in LHON Patients
LEROS is an open-label interventional Phase IV study, designed to further assess the efficacy and safety of Raxone® in the long-term treatment of LHON patients.
- Trial name
- LEROS (NCT02774005)
- Testing
- Idebenone
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Macular Oedema, Retinitis Pigmentosa
Aflibercept for Macular Oedema With Underlying Retinitis Pigmentosa (AMOUR) Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injections of Aflibercept (Eylea) in treating Cystoid Macula Oedema (CMO) in patients with underlying Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).
- Trial name
- AMOUR (NCT02661711)
- Testing
- Aflibercept
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome Type 2
An Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate Safety & Tolerability of QR-421a in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
PQ-421a-002 (Helia) is an open-label, extension study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of QR 421a (ultevursen) administered via intravitreal (IVT) injection in one or both eyes, in subjects ≥ 12 years of age with…
- Trial name
- HELIA (NCT05085964)
- Testing
- RNA antisense oligonucleotide for intravitreal injection
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Thea
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Sunitinib Malate to Treat Advanced Eye Disease in Patients With Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
This open-label study will pilot the use of systemic sunitinib malate, a dual inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), in five participants with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) to…
- Trial name
- VHL3 (NCT00673816)
- Testing
- Sunitinib Malate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Aflibercept for Retinopathy of Prematurity - Intravitreal Injection Versus Laser Therapy
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how well aflibercept works in babies with ROP, comparing it with laser therapy. The study also has the objective to demonstrate how safe aflibercept is when used in babies, and describe…
- Trial name
- FIREFLEYE (NCT04004208)
- Testing
- Eylea (Aflibercept, BAY86-5321), Laser photocoagulation
- Where
- 90 sites in Argentina, Austria and 25 more
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Retinitis Pigmentosa
A Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety and Potential Efficacy of rhNGF in Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
The primary objective of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of two dose regimens of recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) eye drops solution administered over 6 months versus a vehicle control in patients…
- Trial name
- Lumos (NCT02110225)
- Testing
- rhNGF 60 µg/ml eye drops solution, rhNGF 180 µg/ml eye drops solution
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A
Inherited Mitochondrial Disease, Including Leigh Syndrome
Open-Label, Dose-Escalating Study Assessing Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, of RP103 in Mitochondrial Disease
To evaluate safety, tolerability and efficacy of cysteamine bitartrate delayed-release capsules (RP103) administered at a target maintenance dose of 1.3 g/m²/day in two divided doses, every 12 hours, for up to 6 months in…
- Trial name
- MITO-001 (NCT02023866)
- Testing
- Cysteamine Bitartrate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen