Clinical trials: Ocular Pathologies
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) in the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,875 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor fish…
- Trial name
- NCT01782352
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Visual Impairment
Environmental Localization Mapping and Guidance for Visual Prosthesis Users
This study is driven by the hypothesis that independent navigation by blind users of visual prosthetic devices can be greatly aided by use of an autonomous navigational aid that provides information about the environment and…
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa, Visual Impairment, Visual Prosthesis
- Trial name
- SLAM (NCT04359108)
- Testing
- Navigation system mode: Argus Vision, Navigation system mode: Depth Vision, Navigation system mode: Depth Vision with Haptic / Audio
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dry Eye Syndromes
The Effects of BAK on the Blood Aqueous Barrier of Pseudophakic Patients
BAK is one of the most frequent preservatives in eye drops. BAK is a quaternary ammonium salt with surfactant qualities. It can be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the concentrations used.
- Trial name
- NCT01280110
- Testing
- Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Carboxymethylcellulose
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Obesity
Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Computer Vision-based Tool for Assessment of Total Body Fat Percentage
This research study is designed to validate the precision and accuracy of body measurement and composition results from a novel 2D imaging device that operates through a smart-phone application.
- Trial name
- MEASURE (NCT04854421)
- Testing
- VBC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Diplopia, Binocular Vision Suppression
Understanding Visual Confusion Using Stereoscopic Displays
In this research study we want to test how people understand a visual scene when the same image is presented to both the eyes, but portions of these images are altered in terms of contrast, depth or in some cases motion.
- Conditions
- Diplopia, Binocular Vision Suppression, Binocular; Fusion, With Defective Stereopsis, Monocular Diplopia
- Trial name
- NCT04957745
- Testing
- Binocular visual confusion (unilateral opaque), Unilateral monocular visual confusion (unilateral see-through), Bilateral monocular visual confusion (bilateral see-through)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Amblyopia, Strabismus
Improving Quality Vision Outcomes in Managed Care Setting While Reducing Cost by Use of Accurate, Automated Screening
Amblyopia ("lazy eye") and strabismus (misaligned eyes) are medical eye conditions that combine as the leading causes of preventable vision loss in children.
- Trial name
- NCT02536963
- Testing
- Pediatric Vision Scanning device, Reference examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rebiscan, Inc.
Advanced Dry Macular Degeneration
Alpha MSH in Ocular Disease
The purpose of this study is gain a better understanding of a molecule called alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha MSH) and its potential role in your retinal disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03451578
- Testing
- Alpha MSH assay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Corneal Neovascularization
Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Treatment of Corneal Neovascularization
Purpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of one commonly used VEGF inhibitor, bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech), as a topical agent for the treatment of corneal neovascularization.
- Trial name
- NCT00512876
- Testing
- Bevacizumab (Avastin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Ischemia, Retinal Vein Occlusion
Study of 2.0 mg Ranibizumab in Subjects With Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (RAVE2)
The RAVE 2 trial is a phase I, open label, 12-month trial of intravitreal ranibizumab 2.0 mg in patients with ischemic CRVO who have been either previously treated with ranibizumab or treatment naïve.
- Conditions
- Ischemia, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Pathologic Processes, Retinal Diseases
- Trial name
- RAVE2 (NCT01225146)
- Testing
- ranibizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David M. Brown, M.D.
Adenoma, Polyps
Prospective Trial to Compare the Clinical Efficiency of G-EYE™ HD Colonoscopy With Standard HD Colonoscopy
The purpose of this study is to compare the adenoma detection rate of G-EYE™ high definition colonoscopy with that of standard high definition colonoscopy
- Conditions
- Adenoma, Polyps, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01917513
- Testing
- G-EYE™ colonoscopy, Standard Colonoscopy
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Denmark and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Smart Medical Systems Ltd.
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment
Efficient Study of ACULAR in Inhibiting Proliferative Retinopathy in Prematurity
The purpose of this study is to test whether ACULAR, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop medication, can prevent the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and/ or decrease its severity.In this study ACULAR will be…
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Blindness
- Trial name
- ROP (NCT00634972)
- Testing
- ACULAR, REFRESH TEARS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Procedural Anxiety, Procedural Pain
Can Virtual Reality Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Blood Draw
Adult patients aged 18-50 undergoing blood draw for routine lab evaluation will be randomized to a control group or experimental group to assess if the use of virtual reality reduces procedural pain (primary outcome) and…
- Trial name
- NCT04449341
- Testing
- Oculus Go headset with Ocean Rift application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center
Vision Disorders
Study of A New Contact Lens Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new investigational cleaning and disinfecting solution (Test) compared to Clear Care cleaning and disinfecting solution (Control) when used by contact lens…
- Trial name
- NCT01318577
- Testing
- Investigational Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution, Clear Care Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 444 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Cannabis Use, Pain, Acute
Eye Tracking as a Biomarker of Cannabis Effects
Biomarkers of recent drug use and intoxication have societal relevance, in that they are used by law enforcement and other agencies to detect drug impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT04100590
- Testing
- Cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Light Sensitivity
"Eye Protection After Mydriatic Use for ROP Screening: Impact on Vitals Signs and Pain Scores"
Pupillary dilation induced by mydriatic agents during Retinopathy of Prematurity exams can persist for hours. Despite regular use of eye protection for mydriatic-induced light sensitivity for infants, children and adults, eye…
- Trial name
- NCT01860534
- Testing
- eye covers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Low Vision, Orientation
SmartHMD for Improved Mobility
The National Eye Institute estimated about 3 million people over age 40 in the US had low vision in 2010 and projects an increase to nearly 5 million in 2030 and 9 million in 2050.
- Conditions
- Low Vision, Orientation, Mobility Limitation, Navigation, Spatial
- Trial name
- NCT03781583
- Testing
- SmartHMD version 1, SmartHMD version 2, SmartHMD version 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James Weiland
Recurrent Ptosis of the Breast
Seri Surgical Scaffold Support of the Lower Pole of the Breast
Will the use of an FDA approved highly purified silk scaffold; Seri Surgical Scaffold help shape and hold the breast up on the chest preventing re-stretching and bottoming out of the breast in breast reduction or…
- Trial name
- SeriSupport (NCT02016612)
- Testing
- Seri Surgical Scaffold
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bengtson Center
Pain, Vision Nearsighted
Post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Use of an Eye Shield for Maintaining Vision and Mitigating Pain
The purpose of this research is to determine if an investigational thin shield over the cornea can safely and effectively reduce or eliminate pain following Post Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK).
- Trial name
- Nexis-CS0032 (NCT01592643)
- Testing
- Eye Shield
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hemianopia, Hemianopsia
Collision Warning Device for Blind and Visually Impaired
This study evaluates a novel collision warning device to help people with severe vision impairment or blindness avoid collisions with obstacles.
- Conditions
- Hemianopia, Hemianopsia, Peripheral Visual Field Defect, Blindness
- Trial name
- NCT03057496
- Testing
- Collision warning device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Glaucoma, Vision Disorder
Virtual Reality for Enhancement of Vision
This project aims to evaluate the use of Virtual Reality (VR) based visual stimulation for the treatment of blindness arising from Glaucoma and other retinal diseases or disorders of the visual system, through regeneration of…
- Trial name
- VR (NCT07071129)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University