Clinical trials: Vision Loss
Neuro-ophthalmological Conditions
Understanding Vision Problems Linked to the Brain and Nerves in People Seen at Our Eye Clinic
The reason for the recognised lack of epidemiological data of all NO conditions presenting to eye departments is attributed to the fact that they often fall in the grey zones between neuro-ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons and…
- Trial name
- ESNOPED-UK (NCT07711886)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Vein Thrombosis
Atorvastatin for the Treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion
The ATORVO study is designed to determine whether atorvastatin (Lipitor) can improve vision, when compared to placebo
- Conditions
- Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Vein Thrombosis, Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Trial name
- ATORVO (NCT00517257)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Parkinson Disease
" Visual Characterization of Parkinson's Patients and Oculomotor or Perceptual Therapy"
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative condition worldwide, characterised by motor symptoms, but with other symptoms such as visual impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT06032130
- Testing
- Clinical measurements, Oculomotor or perceptual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Vision Loss Due to Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) patients are interested in trying alternative therapies to attempt to slow, halt or reverse the retinal disease process, and claim success with some approaches such as acupuncture, but this potential…
- Trial name
- NCT01604356
- Testing
- Electro-acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Visual Impairment Due to Diabetic Macular Edema
24 Week Study to Compare Systemic VEGF-levels of Ranibizumab and Aflibercept in DME.
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of intravitreal injections of ranibizumab and aflibercept on systemic VEGF levels in DME patients in a detailed time course.
- Trial name
- TIDE DME (NCT02878681)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Aflibercept
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Vision; Disorder, Loss
The Influence of Prone Position for Spinal Surgery on Visual Acuity
This study investigated the effect of desflurane and propofol anesthesia on visual acuity in patients in prone position for spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03644641
- Testing
- Desflurane Group, Propofol Group
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Hradec Kralove
Concussion, Eye
The Effects of Concussion on Gait and Posture in Individuals With Peripheral Vision Loss
Changes in gait and balance often occur in individuals who have suffered a concussion. In addition, a subset of concussed individuals also experience peripheral vision loss.
- Trial name
- NCT05948501
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Prematurity Complications
Retinopathy of Prematurity - Visual Function and Retinal Structure
Children born prematurely may develop a characteristic retinal disease named retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This disease could lead to retinal detachment and blindness.
- Conditions
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Prematurity Complications, Cerebral Visual Impairment, Visual Field Defect
- Trial name
- NCT07427719
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Ocular Conditions Resulting in Visual Impairment
Low Vision Patients' Preference for Colored Filters and Illumination for Near Reading Determined by the LuxIQ/2
The effect of tinted filters and illumination on the visual performance of patients with low vision (i.e., individuals with reduced vision that is uncorrectable with glasses, surgery or treatments) has been a topic of research…
- Trial name
- NCT03192722
- Testing
- Colored near reading glasses, Lighting as determined by LuxIQ/2 or OttLite Cobra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Surgical Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial
Randomized trial of adults (≥18 years old) with idiopathic intracranial hypertension and moderate to severe visual loss without substantial recent treatment who are randomly assigned to (1) medical therapy, (2) medical therapy…
- Trial name
- SIGHT (NCT03501966)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration, Ventriculoperitoneal CSF Shunting
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Age-Related
Sight and Hearing Investigation Into Effects on Delirium
The goal of this observational study is to learn about sensory loss in hospital patients with delirium. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are hearing and vision loss related to increased risk of having delirium? Do…
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Age-Related, Hearing Disability, Delirium
- Trial name
- SHIELD (NCT06176625)
- Testing
- Communication Signage, Amplifier Use
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,543 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Study of WA-NG Telescope Prosthesis in Patients With End-stage Age-related Macular Degeneration
This is a pilot study to evaluate the safety of the Model WA-NG telescope prosthesis in patients with bilateral moderate to profound central vision impairment due to end-stage age-related macular degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT01731964
- Testing
- Telescope prosthesis, WA-NG Telescope Prothesis
- Where
- Israel
- Sponsor
- VisionCare, Inc.
Pathological Myopia
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Pathologic Myopia
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two different dosing regimens of 0.5 mg ranibizumab given as intravitreal injection in comparison to verteporfin PDT in patients with visual impairment due to…
- Trial name
- NCT01217944
- Testing
- Ranibizumab, Verteporfin PDT
- Where
- 74 sites in Austria, Canada and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 277 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Diabetic Macular Edema, Visual Acuity
Treatment of Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema With Infliximab
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with infliximab improves macular edema which is refractory to laser photocoagulation in patients with diabetes.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Macular Edema, Visual Acuity, Diabetic Retinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00505947
- Testing
- infliximab
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Accidental Fall, Visual Impairment
Falls Prevention for Visually Impaired Older People
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an intensive five day falls prevention training programme with a home evaluation and a home exercise programme, compared with a home evaluation and exercise programme alone for…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Visual Impairment, Fall
- Trial name
- NCT04078529
- Testing
- 5 day falls prevention training, Home exercise programme, Environmental Assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Blind Veterans UK
Hypoxia, Altitude
Colour Vision Impairment During Acute Hypobaric Hypoxia
This study analyses the impairment of colour vision during hypobaric hypoxia in volunteers of different groups.
- Trial name
- NCT05584813
- Testing
- Hypobaric Hypoxia
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Köln
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
Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration
Study of Innovative Multimodal Imaging Biomarkers to Predict Anatomical Outcome in Naive Patients With wAMD Treated With Brolucizumab.
The purpose of this study was to identify innovative early imaging parameters as predictors of the long-term clinical response to brolucizumab in terms of fluid resolution in patients with wet Age-related Macular Degeneration…
- Trial name
- IMAGINE (NCT04774926)
- Testing
- Brolucizumab
- Where
- 20 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Visual Impairment
Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating an Incentive-based Community Eye-care Programme
Elderly with visual impairment (VI) who undergo community eye screening often do not attend tertiary follow-up even if significant eye diseases are detected.
- Trial name
- NCT03264885
- Testing
- Incentive Care
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore National Eye Centre
Rare Fetal Genetic Diseases, Congenital Malformation
Characterization and Contribution of Genome-wide DNA Methylation (DNA Methylation Episignatures) in Rare Diseases With Prenatal Onset
It is necessary to define reference DNA Methylation Episignatures from fetal DNA. The hypotheses are: It is possible to define reference DNA Methylation Episignatures from fetal DNA extracted from amniotic fluid or frozen tissues…
- Trial name
- FOETEPISIGN (NCT06475651)
- Testing
- Methylation analysis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris