Clinical trials: Vision Loss
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
Presbyopia
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate a Corneal Inlay for the Improvement of Near Vision in Presbyopic Patients
This study will be a prospective, multicenter clinical trial in which a total of 400 subjects will be enrolled. All subjects will be followed over a 36 month time frame with a maximum of 15 clinical sites participating.
- Trial name
- NCT01373580
- Testing
- The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 373 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ReVision Optics, Inc.
Glaucoma
Does Glaucoma Cause Loss of Brain Function?
The purpose of the study is to determine if glaucoma is associated with neurodegenerative changes in areas of the brain other than the occipital lobe.
- Trial name
- NCT01303939
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wills Eye
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
Glaucoma, Endothelial Cell Loss, Corneal
Changes in Corneal Endothelial Cell Density After Transscleral ab Interno Glaucoma Gel Stent Implantation
The objective of this study is to evaluate the change of endothelial cell count after XEN45 in patients with or without cataract operation.
- Trial name
- NCT04547036
- Testing
- XEN45
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paracelsus Medical University
Blindness
Emergency Egress and Information System for Persons With Vision Loss
The purpose of the research project is to develop and evaluate an emergency egress system for persons with visual impairment, which would use existing lighted exit signage to provide egress information at a distance of up to 100…
- Trial name
- NCT00262509
- Testing
- Egress Badge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Night Vision Complaints, Decrease in Night Vision
The Safety and Efficacy of Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Severe Night Vision Disturbances
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the efficacy of phentolamine mesylate 0.5% and 1.0% ophthalmic solution (Nyxol) in the treatment of night vision complaints, including reduced contrast sensitivity To evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Night Vision Complaints, Decrease in Night Vision, Disturbance; Vision, Loss
- Trial name
- NCT01703559
- Testing
- Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution 1.0%, Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opus Genetics, Inc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called pseudotumor cerebri, is a disorder of elevated intracranial pressure of unknown cause [Corbett, et al., 1982; Wall, et al., 1991].
- Trial name
- IIHTT (NCT01003639)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, Formal weight loss counselling program
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Glaucoma, Glaucoma Suspect
Philadelphia Telemedicine Glaucoma Detection and Follow-Up Study
The goal is to conduct a 5-year prospective, randomized controlled trial to test an innovative, community-based intervention using posterior and anterior fundus photography of the optic nerve and macula and intraocular eye…
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Glaucoma Suspect, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02390245
- Testing
- Free Eye Screenings, Enhanced Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 906 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wills Eye
Visual Impairment, Amblyopia Suspect
DigiVis: Self-testing Vision App for Telephone Consultations
This trial aims to assess the accuracy and test-retest variability of a new digital app which enables community visual acuity testing without requirement of an trained examiner.
- Trial name
- NCT04482387
- Testing
- DigiVis visual acuity app
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular Pressure During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair
The objective of this study will be to answer a clinical question that has not already been investigated; that is, what are the effects of aortic infra-renal clamping and unclamping on intraocular pressure during Abdominal Aortic…
- Conditions
- Problem With Vision Blindness, Intraocular Pressure, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT00450294
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Blindness
Virtual Reality Mobility Training System for Veterans With Vision Loss
This is a two-year proof-of-concept study to evaluate a new Virtual Reality (VR) "holographic" sound system for use as an audiological Orientation and Mobility (O\&M) training tool
- Trial name
- NCT00333879
- Testing
- Virtual Sound System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs