Clinical trials: Retinal Disorders
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
Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of APX3330 in Diabetic Retinopathy
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of APX3330 to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME).
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema, NPDR - Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, PDR - Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Trial name
- ZETA-1 (NCT04692688)
- Testing
- APX3330
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opus Genetics, Inc
Glaucoma, Retinal Disease
The EASE Study - Human Factor and Usability Testing of a Binocular OCT System
Ophthalmology is among the most technology driven of all medical specialties, with advanced medical imaging devices - and specialised computer software - increasingly adopted for routine clinical use.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Retinal Disease, Strabismus, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT02822612)
- Testing
- Binocular OCT prototype
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy
Evaluation of the Precision of the Microperimetry Function of the Spectral OCT/SLO
To conduct a precision study to assess the microperimetry function of the Spectral OCT/SLO. The study will assess variability across measurements taken by three different operator-device configuration across clinical sites…
- Conditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01692938
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Optos, PLC
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
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.
Macular Edema, Uveitis
PeriOcular and INTravitreal Corticosteroids for Uveitic Macular Edema Trial
To evaluate the relative efficacy of three commonly utilized regional corticosteroids for the regional treatment of uveitic macular edema: periocular triamcinolone acetonide; intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide; intravitreal…
- Trial name
- POINT (NCT02374060)
- Testing
- Periocular triamcinolone 40 mg, Intravitreal triamcinolone 4 mg, Dexamethasone intravitreal implant
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- JHSPH Center for Clinical Trials
Normal Healthy Subjects With No Known Ocular Diseases, Glaucomatous Eyes
Clinical Study of the Optic Disc Parameters
Assess the repeatability and agreement of the Optic Disc Parameters, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) Thickness, and Full Retinal Thickness between the Maestro and iVue OCT devices
- Conditions
- Normal Healthy Subjects With No Known Ocular Diseases, Glaucomatous Eyes, Eyes With Retinal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02277119
- Testing
- Maestro, iVue
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Object Finder for a Retinal Prosthesis
The proposed project seeks to provide object recognition as a feature in a retinal implant system. Participants will be able to direct an object recognition application to find a desired object in the field of view of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04319809
- Testing
- Object recognition subsystem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minnesota HealthSolutions
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
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Effect of Travoprost 0.004% on Retinal Oximetry in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness among seniors in Canada. It is often associated with an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), but its exact mechanism is still largely unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT01711177
- Testing
- travoprost
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Genetic Testing
The Moran AMD Genetic Testing Assessment Study
The goals of this study are: To assess the impact of genetic testing for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) on lifestyle behaviors as measured by systemic and ocular carotenoid status.
- Conditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Genetic Testing, Nutritional Biomarkers
- Trial name
- MAGENTA (NCT05265624)
- Testing
- Early disclosure of genetic testing results, Late disclosure of genetic testing results
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paul S. Bernstein
Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration
BCI and Evaluation of Visual and Task Performance in Subjects With Eye Diseases
The purpose of this research study is to better understand the impact of visual impairment caused by different eye diseases on the ability to perform daily activities and compare it to that in patients without eye diseases.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Suspect, Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT03318549
- Testing
- Visual Performance tests, Brain-computer interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Age Related Macular Degeneration
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Role of High-dose Ranibizumab (2.0mg) in the Management of AMD in Patients With Persistent/Recurrent Macular Fluid Less Than 30 Days Following Treatment With Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy (the LAST Study)
This is a single-masked study to compare intravitreally administered 0.5 mg ranibizumab to 2.0 mg ranibizumab in subjects who manifest persistent or recurrent macular fluid less than 30 days following treatment with intravitreal…
- Trial name
- LAST (NCT01115556)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vitreous -Retina- Macula Consultants of New York
Macular Degeneration
Complement Factor H Haplotypes and Smoking in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Risk factors for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) involves genetic variations in the alternative pathway of complement inhibitor factor H. The complement system is part of the innate and adaptive immune system.
- Trial name
- CFH&AMD (NCT01115231)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Corneal Epithelial Defect, Diabetic Retinopathy
Topical Autologous Serum Application for the Treatment of Corneal Epithelium Defect After Ocular Surgeries
Ophthalmology ,cornea Autologous serum has long been known to be effective to promote corneal epithelial wound healing in a variety of ocular surface disorders.
- Conditions
- Corneal Epithelial Defect, Diabetic Retinopathy, Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Trial name
- NCT01075347
- Testing
- autologous serum, Non-autologous serum
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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
Analysis of the Eye in Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and a Visual Field Defect in One Eye
The study aims to further understand glaucoma pathogenesis and progression by utilizing enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography to visualize and measure lamina cribrosa in vivo and segmentation technology to…
- Trial name
- NCT02622191
- Testing
- Spectral domain Optical Coherence Tomography
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wills Eye