Active clinical trials for "Macular Degeneration"

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a debilitating eye disease that causes a loss of central vision. The prevalence of AMD increases exponentially with age and causes a significant impact through both medical expenses and the social and economic costs associated with vision loss. AMD is the global leading cause of blindness among people over the age of 60. Detection of this eye disease at early stages coupled with prompt treatment can prevent vision loss; however, modern diagnosis methods are ineffective at diagnosis of AMD before vision loss occurs. While a range of available treatment options has been effective at slowing vision loss due to AMD, no treatment exists which can recover lost vision. The investigators propose to apply tools developed in quantum information science to diagnose AMD before vision has been affected, drastically improving health outcomes for patients with AMD.

The purpose of this open-label, multicenter study is to determine the long-term safety, pharmacokinetics and effects of ALK-001 (C20-D3-retinyl acetate) on the progression of Stargardt disease. This study is an extension of NCT02402660 and enrolls participants who are at least 8 years old. Enrollment is by invitation only. Funding Source - FDA OOPD

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical interventions worldwide. The microscope light-induced retinal toxicity after cataract surgery has been described in several reports even in short procedures; however, this potential toxicity has not been evaluated by objective criteria. Indeed, this retinal phototoxicity would be increased for patients with mild macular diseases such as early stages of AMD (Aged Macular Degeneration) (ie: drusen) which are frequently associated in elderly patients with cataract. The aim of the study will be to assess the potential functional macular effects by focal and multifocal ERG after cataract surgery with NGenuity by comparison to Standard Operating Microscope (SOM). This study would particularly address eyes at risk for macular toxicity like patients with early or intermediate AMD

This is a prospective study. Data from patients diagnosed with nAMD who have never received related treatment were collected. Treatment was an intravitreal injection of 0.5 mg conbercept using modified "T&E" treatment plans. After three months of monthly intravitreal injections, the patients were randomly divided into two groups, and the degree of adjustment of the injection interval was divided into two weeks and four weeks. Unlike the ALTAIR study, we cancel the maintenance criteria of classical T&E regimens. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central retinal thickness (CRT), last injection interval, and the number of injections were recorded at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months to evaluate treatment efficacy.

Rationale: To track performance of intravitreal distribution of anti-VEGF-A (Bevazicumab-800CW) and provide information about neovascularization and inflammation in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), thereby predicting progression and optimizing treatment Objective: To determine the safety and feasibility of fluorescence imaging of the eye with the fluorescent tracer bevacizumab-800CW for identification AMD with scanning laser angiography Study design: A non-randomized, non-blinded, prospective, single-center feasibility study. Study population: Patients group: patients with naïve wet AMD and wet AMD aged >60 years old with current treatment of anti-VEGF intravitreal. Control group: patients with naïve wet AMD and wet AMD aged >60 years old with current treatment of anti-VEGF intravitreal Intervention (if applicable): Intravenous injection of bevacizumab-800CW in the patient group and vedolizumab-800CW in the control group. Main study parameters/endpoints: Safety and feasibility of the intravenous tracer bevacizumab-800CW in patients with naïve wet AMD and wet AMD by observing the uptake in retinal, choroid and neovascular tissue. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: No risk described in other (running) studies on intravenous injection with bevacizumab-800 CW. Patients need to come back 48-96 hours after injection and the eye measurements take about half an hour longer. There is no benefit with participation.

This is a prospective, observational study designed to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of RGX-314. Eligible participants are those who were previously enrolled in a clinical study in which they received a single subretinal administration of RGX-314 in their study eye. Enrollment of each participant in the current study should occur after the participant has completed either the end of study or early termination visit in the previous (parent) clinical study. Participants will be followed for up to 5 years post-RGX-314 administration (inclusive of the parent study). After enrollment and a 6-month follow-up visit, participants will attend at least annual study visits through the end of the 5-year post-RGX-314 administration follow-up period. Additionally, an interventional fellow eye treatment substudy will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of subretinal RGX-314 administration in the fellow eye of participants having bilateral disease who previously received a subretinal injection of RGX-314 in their study eye. Participants who qualify for the substudy will receive subretinal administration of RGX-314 in their fellow eye and complete 13 study visits in a 54-week period. Following completion of the substudy participants will continue in the observational portion of the study for up to 5 years post RGX-314 administration in their fellow eye.

Patients who completed Study ISEE2008 (GATHER2) and consent to participate will be administered monthly avacincaptad pegol 2 mg.

The currently widely established and preferred protocol for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration includes a loading phase of three monthly injections without interim adaptation or treatment according to disease activity, thereafter following a T&E strategy with treatment adaptation in increments of 2-4 weeks according to disease activity. Based on pharmacological considerations regarding the vitreal half-life of the drugs, the aim of this prospective explorative study is to test whether an early extension of treatment intervals without a loading phase is an option without compromising functional outcomes. Based on a superiority of Afl compared to Ran with regard to achieving a dry retina after one year and based on studies, but in the absence of real-life experience with Bro, it seems of interest to test how far Afl and Bro are comparable in terms of their potential to extend the treatment intervals over 12 months, the time to dryness of the retina, and number of injections. Also, it is of high clinical relevance to demonstrate efficacy with longer initial treatment intervals compared to the current possibly over-treating loading-phase with three four-weekly injections.

Treatment of age-related macular degeneration using retinal stem and progenitor cells

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss as people age. Studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients found in green leafy vegetables and egg yolks, can help protect against AMD in older adults. These nutrients form a pigment in the retina (macular pigment) that can help protect the retina from light damage. Pistachios are rich sources of both lutein and zeaxanthin; thus, dietary intake of pistachios could serve as a beneficial food source for eye health.