Active clinical trials for "Retinitis"

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and safety of adult human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells by intravitreal injection in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

The main objective of this study is to quantify vision parameters in subjects with concentric visual field constriction, and this in relation to the display on virtual reality goggles. More specifically: The maximum brightness value for visual comfort (THRESHOLD_MAX) The minimum value of the perceptible light contrast in low light perceptible (THRESHOLD_MIN) The speed of light change adaptation in the range [THRESHOLD_MAX-THRESHOLD_MIN] and [THRESHOLD_MIN-THRESHOLD_MAX].

Purpose: This prospective clinical case series aimed to evaluate the effect of suprachoroidal implantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the form of spheroids as a stem cell therapy for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients with relatively good visual acuity. Methods: Fifteen eyes of 15 patients with RP who received suprachoroidal implantation of MSCs in the form of spheroids were included. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), 10-2 and 30-2 visual field examination and multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) recordings were recorded at baseline, postoperative first, third- and sixth-months during follow-up.

Cidofovir is an acyclic nucleotide analog with broad-spectrum antiviral activity against herpesviruses. Its potency in inhibiting HCMV has been shown in conventional in vitro studies. It is approved for the systemic treatment of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) retinitis in patients with AIDS and as a second line therapy for HCMV infections not responding to ganciclovir or foscarnet. In intensive care patients continuous venovenous haemofiltration (CVVH) is a well-established extracorporal renal replacement therapy with a high clearance rate. Pharmacokinetic studies of antifungal agents in critically ill patients treated with CVVH are rare. Elimination of any given drug by renal replacement therapy is determined by several major factors which are membrane specific, due to physico-chemical properties of the drug and characteristics of the renal replacement technique used. Study objective The trial is conducted to investigate the pharmacokinetics of cidofovir during CVVH in critically ill patients. It is suspected that Hemofiltration will influence cidofovir plasma levels.

Our aim was to assess the role and usefulness of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a long lasting period, assessing its efficacy on rescuing retinal photoreceptors and preserving visual function in retinitis pigmentosa.

Purpose To investigate whether the natural progression rate of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) can be decreased with subtenon umbilical cord Wharton's jelly derived mesenchymal stemcell (WJ-MSC) application alone or combination with retinal electromagnetic stimulation (rEMS). Material and methods The study included prospective analysis of 130 eyes of 80 retinitis pigmentosa patients with a 36-month follow-up duration. Patients constitute 4 groups with similar demographic characteristics. The subtenon WJ-MSC only group consisted of 34 eyes of 32 RP patients as Group1; The rEMS only group consisted of 32 eyes of 16 RP patients as Group2; The combined management group consisted of 32 eyes of 16 RP patients who received combined WJ-MSC and rEMS as Group3; The natural course (control) group consisted of 32 eyes of 16 RP patients who did not receive any treatment were classified as Group4. Fundus autofluorescence surface area (FAF-field), horizontal and vertical ellipsoid zone width (EZW), fundus perimetry deviation index (FPDI), full field electroretinography magnitude (ERG-m) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) changes were compared within and between groups after 36 month follow up period.

Purpose: Cystoid macular edema (CME) in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) has been managed in several ways with little success. The aim of our study was to report the use of intravitreal dexamethasone implant in a large series of patients with RP and CME. Setting: Retrospective case series. Methods: Cases were diagnosed as RP based on the classic fundus triad of bone-spicule pigment deposits (intraretinal pigmentary migration), retinal vessel attenuation, waxy pallor of the optic disc along with night blindness and attenuated ERG amplitudes (delays in rod or cone b-wave implicit times). Family history of RP and family screening for RP were important in establishing the diagnosis in eyes with some diagnostic challenge. CME was diagnosed by intravitreous fluorescein angiography IVFA and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). BCVA was monitored using Snellen visual acuity chart and CME was monitored by SD-OCT on follow-up visits.

This post-approval study is being implemented to monitor the use of Argus II System in a larger US population than available within pre-approval studies. An attempt will be made to include all eligible and willing subjects implanted with Argus II System in the United States.

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of foscarnet induction treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients who have previously suffered severe dose-limiting ganciclovir-related myelosuppression, who are ineligible for ganciclovir treatment due to myelosuppression or who have clearly failed to have a therapeutic response to ganciclovir therapy. To assess the duration of clinical response. To evaluate the effect on quantitative CMV cultures of blood and urine. To determine the effect on recovery of HIV p24 antigen capture direct from plasma.

Early Phase I Study of the Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Human primary Retinal Pigment Epithelial (HuRPE) Cells Subretinal Transplantation in Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) Patients