Active clinical trials for "Macular Degeneration"

The purpose of this study is to determine if emixustat hydrochloride reduces the rate of progression of macular atrophy compared to placebo in subjects with Stargardt disease. Funding Source -- FDA OOPD

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is performing this research to study different conditions and diseases by using cells from the body (such as skin or blood cells). NYSCF uses these samples to make stem cells and other types of cells, conduct research on the samples, perform genetic testing, and/or store these samples for future use. Through this research, scientists hope to identify future treatments or even cures.

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 anti-VEGF therapy. Patients will be masked to their treatment assignment. The study duration is anticipated to be 12 months and will enroll 30 subjects . Patients will be randomized 2:1 to either 2.0 mg ranibizumab or 0.5mg ranibizumab.

Background: To identify characteristic morphological changes of the retina, their change over time and the association with visual function after combined photodynamic therapy (PDT) and intravitreal triamcinolone (IVTA). Methods: In this retrospective study, 40 patients (40 eyes) were treated with PDT and same day IVTA. Optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography (FA) and evaluation of distance visual acuity (VA) were performed. Main outcome measures were the anatomical changes within intra- and subretinal compartments and their detailed analysis and grading.

The treatment of fibrotic choroidal neovascular lesions with presence of residual peripheral activity in age related macular degeneration currently presents a great challenge. With visual loss threatening, there are only very few therapeutic options. While these patients are neither suitable for laser therapy nor for photodynamic therapy with Verteporfin, antiangiogenic drugs applied intravitreally are now available. Some patients however reject this therapeutic option because of potential complications such as endophthalmitis and the frequency of necessary injections. 20 patients who rejected intravitreal therapy were treated with Anecortave acetate (Retaane®) which was applied as a juxtascleral depot injection.

Age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, is caused by an abnormal growth of the vessels beneath the retina. Ranibizumab (Lucentis) is a new drug that inhibits the growth of new vessels and has recently been approved by FDA for treating this condition. This study is carried out to evaluate the changes in retinal function after an injection of ranibizumab.

Evaluation of pre and post-implantation management of patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have been implanted with the implantable telescope (IMT) under CE Mark indicated use. This study is designed to evaluate in particular the optimal parameters for patient selection for use of this device in routine clinical practice.

The purpose of this research study is to compare different timing therapies of Verteporfin with Bevacizumab to treat choroidal neovascularization (CNV) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Evaluate a treatment result of every two months versus as needed (PRN) after 3 initial monthly intravitreal aflibercept for the Japanese age related macular degeneration.

This study is designed to compare the post injection inflammation and pain seen after intravitreal injections of Ranibizumab vs Aflibercept.