Age-Related Macular DegenerationNCT05914233
Non-invasive Ultrasound Retinal Stimulation for Vision Restoration
A study testing Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation Device in people with Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa, run by University of Southern California.
Trial summary
This clinical trial aims to test the safety and feasibility of using a non-invasive ultrasound device to stimulate retinal nerve cells and restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications
- What is being tested?
- Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation Device
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 5 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2027to 15 Jul 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of AMD (regardless of stage and type) or RP. At least two volunteers should diagnose with RP.
- Age 18 years or older
- No other eye-related health conditions
- No allergic history to commercial ultrasound gel
- Must be willing and able to comply with the protocol testing
Who cannot join
- Declining to participate and inability to give informed consent.
- Unable to comply with the process of the research
- If the volunteer has optic nerve disease, including the history of glaucoma, optic neuropathy, or other confirmed damage to optic nerve or visual cortex damage
- Unable to fixate that hinders obtaining high-quality imaging
- High myopia; refractive error of six diopters and above
- Pregnancy
- Subject is participating in another investigational drug or device study that may conflict with the objectives, follow-up, or testing of this study
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Revolutionary Non-Invasive Ultrasound Technology for Vision Restoration in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Patients
This clinical trial aims to test the safety and feasibility of using a non-invasive ultrasound device to stimulate retinal nerve cells and restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Previous studies have shown that artificial stimulation, such as electric and optic stimulations, can partially restore vision, but these methods are invasive and pose surgical risks. The study aims to develop a non-invasive method for retinal stimulation. The investigators will follow the FDA guidelines to limit the ultrasound power and adhere to all clinical trial regulations to ensure all participants' safety.
The main questions the investigators aim to answer are:
Read more
- Is using high-frequency ultrasound safe using a wearable device for localized retinal neural activity stimulation?
- Does the stimulation through the device restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration?
Participants in this study will be asked to undergo Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanning before and after the ultrasound stimulation to evaluate the device's safety. Then, they will receive five stimulation-rest cycles and complete a questionnaire to report what they see and how they feel during the device's operation.
Read the detailed description
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation device for vision restoration in patients with age-related macular degeneration. The investigators will take the following measures:
- The study population will consist of patients with age-related macular degeneration for whom traditional medical treatments have been ineffective and for whom there are no other viable treatment options.
- The investigators will follow the FDA guidelines and adhere to all regulations related to clinical trials to ensure the safety of all participants.
- The investigators will obtain informed consent from each participant and ensure that they fully understand the risks and benefits of the study before enrolling.
- The investigators will closely monitor each participant during the study and record any adverse events or complications.
- The investigators will use high-frequency ultrasound for localized stimulation, which is safe and effective in other studies.
Participants will receive stimulation from the non-invasive ultrasound device for five cycles and complete a questionnaire about their experiences. The researchers will analyze the results to determine the efficacy and safety of the device.
With these measures in place, The investigators believe that the study design and methodology are appropriate and will result in a low-risk study that meets the FDA's requirements for clinical trials.
- Being tested
- Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation Device
- Keywords
- Ultrasound Stimulation, Retinal, Retinitis pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Medical subject headings
- Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation DeviceDevice
Record user feelings during the device is working
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Experimental | Stimulation of the ultrasound retinal stimulation Device Receives: Device: Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation Device |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual function-Assessed by Questionnaire
A questionnaire will be given to participants. The answers will be recorded as "No" or "Yes." If "Yes" is selected as the participant's answer, their descriptions according to the given questions will be recorded in detail.
Measured: 2 hours (average duration of procedure)
Adverse Event
The nature and number of Treatment-Related Adverse Events.
Measured: From time of procedure up to 2 hours after process completion
Secondary outcomes (1)
Comfort Level-Assessed by Questionnaire
A scale of 0 to 5 will be provided to the participants. 0 is no feeling, and 5 is very pain or uncomfortable
Measured: 2 hours (average duration of procedure)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2023
- Study start10 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jul 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (14)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Age-Related Macular DegenerationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Southern CaliforniaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Tremendous development has been achieved in the matrix ultrasound transducer. The investigators build the signal element ultrasound transducer to provide a stable energy release to stimulate a particular area. The investigators can limit the ultrasound focus to a minor point. The neuron activities induced by the focused 3 Megahertz (MHz) transducers have shown a spatial resolution of 250±50 µm. According to previous study, the Intensity Spatial-Peak Pulse-Average (ISPPA.3) is 26 (Under FDA suggestion of 28).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern California
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Qifa Zhou, University of Southern California
- Investigators
- Qifa Zhou, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Southern California
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05914233
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HS-23-00143
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 8 May 2023
- Last updated
- 8 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ye J, Tang S, Meng L, Li X, Wen X, Chen S, Niu L, Li X, Qiu W, Hu H, Jiang M, Shang S, Shu Q, Zheng H, Duan S, Li Y. Ultrasonic Control of Neural Activity through Activation of the Mechanosensitive Channel MscL. Nano Lett. 2018 Jul 11;18(7):4148-4155. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b00935. Epub 2018 Jun 19.
PubMed 29916253Jager RD, Mieler WF, Miller JW. Age-related macular degeneration. N Engl J Med. 2008 Jun 12;358(24):2606-17. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra0801537. No abstract available.
PubMed 18550876Chaumet-Riffaud AE, Chaumet-Riffaud P, Cariou A, Devisme C, Audo I, Sahel JA, Mohand-Said S. Impact of Retinitis Pigmentosa on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Employment Among Young Adults. Am J Ophthalmol. 2017 May;177:169-174. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2017.02.016. Epub 2017 Feb 22.
PubMed 28237413Brandolin P, Martinelli G, Zanoni A. [Possibilities of use of neuroleptoanalgesic drugs of type II (dehydrobenzoperidol and fentanyl) in emergency abdominal surgery in aged patients]. Acta Anaesthesiol. 1968;19:Suppl 4:93+. No abstract available. Italian.
PubMed 5757022Chou R, Dana T, Bougatsos C, Grusing S, Blazina I. Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2016 Mar 1;315(9):915-33. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.0783.
PubMed 26934261TASSICKER GE. Preliminary report on a retinal stimulator. Br J Physiol Opt. 1956 Apr;13(2):102-5. No abstract available.
PubMed 13315967Humayun MS, Weiland JD, Fujii GY, Greenberg R, Williamson R, Little J, Mech B, Cimmarusti V, Van Boemel G, Dagnelie G, de Juan E. Visual perception in a blind subject with a chronic microelectronic retinal prosthesis. Vision Res. 2003 Nov;43(24):2573-81. doi: 10.1016/s0042-6989(03)00457-7.
PubMed 13129543Ahuja AK, Dorn JD, Caspi A, McMahon MJ, Dagnelie G, Dacruz L, Stanga P, Humayun MS, Greenberg RJ; Argus II Study Group. Blind subjects implanted with the Argus II retinal prosthesis are able to improve performance in a spatial-motor task. Br J Ophthalmol. 2011 Apr;95(4):539-43. doi: 10.1136/bjo.2010.179622. Epub 2010 Sep 29.
PubMed 20881025da Cruz L, Dorn JD, Humayun MS, Dagnelie G, Handa J, Barale PO, Sahel JA, Stanga PE, Hafezi F, Safran AB, Salzmann J, Santos A, Birch D, Spencer R, Cideciyan AV, de Juan E, Duncan JL, Eliott D, Fawzi A, Olmos de Koo LC, Ho AC, Brown G, Haller J, Regillo C, Del Priore LV, Arditi A, Greenberg RJ; Argus II Study Group. Five-Year Safety and Performance Results from the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System Clinical Trial. Ophthalmology. 2016 Oct;123(10):2248-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.06.049. Epub 2016 Jul 21.
PubMed 27453256Lu Y, Brommer B, Tian X, Krishnan A, Meer M, Wang C, Vera DL, Zeng Q, Yu D, Bonkowski MS, Yang JH, Zhou S, Hoffmann EM, Karg MM, Schultz MB, Kane AE, Davidsohn N, Korobkina E, Chwalek K, Rajman LA, Church GM, Hochedlinger K, Gladyshev VN, Horvath S, Levine ME, Gregory-Ksander MS, Ksander BR, He Z, Sinclair DA. Reprogramming to recover youthful epigenetic information and restore vision. Nature. 2020 Dec;588(7836):124-129. doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2975-4. Epub 2020 Dec 2.
PubMed 33268865Fomenko A, Neudorfer C, Dallapiazza RF, Kalia SK, Lozano AM. Low-intensity ultrasound neuromodulation: An overview of mechanisms and emerging human applications. Brain Stimul. 2018 Nov-Dec;11(6):1209-1217. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2018.08.013. Epub 2018 Aug 23.
PubMed 30166265Liu SH, Lai YL, Chen BL, Yang FY. Ultrasound Enhances the Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Astrocyte Through Activation of TrkB-Akt and Calcium-CaMK Signaling Pathways. Cereb Cortex. 2017 Jun 1;27(6):3152-3160. doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhw169.
PubMed 27252349Chen Y, Shi Z, Shen Y. Eye damage due to cosmetic ultrasound treatment: a case report. BMC Ophthalmol. 2018 Aug 29;18(1):214. doi: 10.1186/s12886-018-0891-2.
PubMed 30157786Lu G, Qian X, Gong C, Ji J, Thomas BB, Humayun MS, Zhou Q. Ultrasound Retinal Stimulation: A Mini-Review of Recent Developments. IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control. 2022 Dec;69(12):3224-3231. doi: 10.1109/TUFFC.2022.3220568. Epub 2022 Nov 24.
PubMed 36343006
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Revolutionary Non-Invasive Ultrasound Technology for Vision Restoration in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05914233
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HS-23-00143
- Keywords
- Ultrasound Stimulation, Retinal, Retinitis pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This clinical trial aims to test the safety and feasibility of using a non-invasive ultrasound device to stimulate retinal nerve cells and restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Previous studies have shown that artificial stimulation, such as electric and optic stimulations, can partially restore vision, but these methods are invasive and pose surgical risks. The study aims to develop a non-invasive method for retinal stimulation. The investigators will follow the FDA guidelines to limit the ultrasound power and adhere to all clinical trial regulations to ensure all participants' safety.
The main questions the investigators aim to answer are:
- Is using high-frequency ultrasound safe using a wearable device for localized retinal neural activity stimulation?
- Does the stimulation through the device restore vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration?
Participants in this study will be asked to undergo Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanning before and after the ultrasound stimulation to evaluate the device's safety. Then, they will receive five stimulation-rest cycles and complete a questionnaire to report what they see and how they feel during the device's operation.
Detailed description
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation device for vision restoration in patients with age-related macular degeneration. The investigators will take the following measures:
- The study population will consist of patients with age-related macular degeneration for whom traditional medical treatments have been ineffective and for whom there are no other viable treatment options.
- The investigators will follow the FDA guidelines and adhere to all regulations related to clinical trials to ensure the safety of all participants.
- The investigators will obtain informed consent from each participant and ensure that they fully understand the risks and benefits of the study before enrolling.
- The investigators will closely monitor each participant during the study and record any adverse events or complications.
- The investigators will use high-frequency ultrasound for localized stimulation, which is safe and effective in other studies.
Participants will receive stimulation from the non-invasive ultrasound device for five cycles and complete a questionnaire about their experiences. The researchers will analyze the results to determine the efficacy and safety of the device.
With these measures in place, The investigators believe that the study design and methodology are appropriate and will result in a low-risk study that meets the FDA's requirements for clinical trials.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Tremendous development has been achieved in the matrix ultrasound transducer. The investigators build the signal element ultrasound transducer to provide a stable energy release to stimulate a particular area. The investigators can limit the ultrasound focus to a minor point. The neuron activities induced by the focused 3 Megahertz (MHz) transducers have shown a spatial resolution of 250±50 µm. According to previous study, the Intensity Spatial-Peak Pulse-Average (ISPPA.3) is 26 (Under FDA suggestion of 28).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Experimental | Device: Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation DeviceStimulation of the ultrasound retinal stimulation Device |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Diagnosis of AMD (regardless of stage and type) or RP. At least two volunteers should diagnose with RP.
- Age 18 years or older
- No other eye-related health conditions
- No allergic history to commercial ultrasound gel
- Must be willing and able to comply with the protocol testing
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Declining to participate and inability to give informed consent.
- Unable to comply with the process of the research
- If the volunteer has optic nerve disease, including the history of glaucoma, optic neuropathy, or other confirmed damage to optic nerve or visual cortex damage
- Unable to fixate that hinders obtaining high-quality imaging
- High myopia; refractive error of six diopters and above
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation DeviceRecord user feelings during the device is working | Device | Single |
Primary outcome
Visual function-Assessed by Questionnaire
Time frame: 2 hours (average duration of procedure)
A questionnaire will be given to participants. The answers will be recorded as "No" or "Yes." If "Yes" is selected as the participant's answer, their descriptions according to the given questions will be recorded in detail.
Adverse Event
Time frame: From time of procedure up to 2 hours after process completion
The nature and number of Treatment-Related Adverse Events.
1 secondary outcome
Comfort Level-Assessed by Questionnaire
Time frame: 2 hours (average duration of procedure)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jan 2026.
- Background: PubMed 29916253Ye J, Tang S, Meng L, Li X, Wen X, Chen S, Niu L, Li X, Qiu W, Hu H, Jiang M, Shang S, Shu Q, Zheng H, Duan S, Li Y. Ultrasonic Control of Neural Activity through Activation of the Mechanosensitive Channel MscL. Nano Lett. 2018 Jul 11;18(7):4148-4155. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b00935. Epub 2018 Jun 19.
- Background: PubMed 18550876Jager RD, Mieler WF, Miller JW. Age-related macular degeneration. N Engl J Med. 2008 Jun 12;358(24):2606-17. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra0801537. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 28237413Chaumet-Riffaud AE, Chaumet-Riffaud P, Cariou A, Devisme C, Audo I, Sahel JA, Mohand-Said S. Impact of Retinitis Pigmentosa on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Employment Among Young Adults. Am J Ophthalmol. 2017 May;177:169-174. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2017.02.016. Epub 2017 Feb 22.
- Background: PubMed 5757022Brandolin P, Martinelli G, Zanoni A. [Possibilities of use of neuroleptoanalgesic drugs of type II (dehydrobenzoperidol and fentanyl) in emergency abdominal surgery in aged patients]. Acta Anaesthesiol. 1968;19:Suppl 4:93+. No abstract available. Italian.
- Background: PubMed 26934261Chou R, Dana T, Bougatsos C, Grusing S, Blazina I. Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2016 Mar 1;315(9):915-33. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.0783.
- Background: PubMed 13315967TASSICKER GE. Preliminary report on a retinal stimulator. Br J Physiol Opt. 1956 Apr;13(2):102-5. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 13129543Humayun MS, Weiland JD, Fujii GY, Greenberg R, Williamson R, Little J, Mech B, Cimmarusti V, Van Boemel G, Dagnelie G, de Juan E. Visual perception in a blind subject with a chronic microelectronic retinal prosthesis. Vision Res. 2003 Nov;43(24):2573-81. doi: 10.1016/s0042-6989(03)00457-7.
- Background: PubMed 20881025Ahuja AK, Dorn JD, Caspi A, McMahon MJ, Dagnelie G, Dacruz L, Stanga P, Humayun MS, Greenberg RJ; Argus II Study Group. Blind subjects implanted with the Argus II retinal prosthesis are able to improve performance in a spatial-motor task. Br J Ophthalmol. 2011 Apr;95(4):539-43. doi: 10.1136/bjo.2010.179622. Epub 2010 Sep 29.
- Background: PubMed 27453256da Cruz L, Dorn JD, Humayun MS, Dagnelie G, Handa J, Barale PO, Sahel JA, Stanga PE, Hafezi F, Safran AB, Salzmann J, Santos A, Birch D, Spencer R, Cideciyan AV, de Juan E, Duncan JL, Eliott D, Fawzi A, Olmos de Koo LC, Ho AC, Brown G, Haller J, Regillo C, Del Priore LV, Arditi A, Greenberg RJ; Argus II Study Group. Five-Year Safety and Performance Results from the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System Clinical Trial. Ophthalmology. 2016 Oct;123(10):2248-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.06.049. Epub 2016 Jul 21.
- Background: PubMed 33268865Lu Y, Brommer B, Tian X, Krishnan A, Meer M, Wang C, Vera DL, Zeng Q, Yu D, Bonkowski MS, Yang JH, Zhou S, Hoffmann EM, Karg MM, Schultz MB, Kane AE, Davidsohn N, Korobkina E, Chwalek K, Rajman LA, Church GM, Hochedlinger K, Gladyshev VN, Horvath S, Levine ME, Gregory-Ksander MS, Ksander BR, He Z, Sinclair DA. Reprogramming to recover youthful epigenetic information and restore vision. Nature. 2020 Dec;588(7836):124-129. doi: 10.1038/s41586-020-2975-4. Epub 2020 Dec 2.
- Background: PubMed 30166265Fomenko A, Neudorfer C, Dallapiazza RF, Kalia SK, Lozano AM. Low-intensity ultrasound neuromodulation: An overview of mechanisms and emerging human applications. Brain Stimul. 2018 Nov-Dec;11(6):1209-1217. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2018.08.013. Epub 2018 Aug 23.
- Background: PubMed 27252349Liu SH, Lai YL, Chen BL, Yang FY. Ultrasound Enhances the Expression of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Astrocyte Through Activation of TrkB-Akt and Calcium-CaMK Signaling Pathways. Cereb Cortex. 2017 Jun 1;27(6):3152-3160. doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhw169.
- Noninvasive Ultrasound Retinal Stimulation for Vision Restoration at High Spatiotemporal ResolutionLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Qifa Zhou, PhD principal investigator
University of Southern California
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Non-invasive ultrasound retinal stimulation Device in people with Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinitis Pigmentosa, run by University of Southern California.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Qifa Zhou, PhD ((213) 821-2649, qifazhou@usc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual function-Assessed by Questionnaire (time frame: 2 hours (average duration of procedure)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05914233, which also lists 14 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jan 2026.