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Cone-Rod Degeneration Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

Access cutting-edge cone-rod degeneration treatment through this phase 1 clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI)

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cone-Rod Degeneration Study in Bethesda

Background: The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye. Retinal disease usually reduces a person s mobility because it affects how he or she moves through familiar and unfamiliar environments. Researchers want to see if a virtual reality (VR) tool can provide an easier and more accurate way to assess mobility. Objective: To learn if researchers can track changes in mobility in people with retinal disease using a new VR tool. Eligibility: People aged 5 and older with retinal disease that affects their vision, and healthy volunteers. Design: Participants will have 2-3 clinic visits. Participants will wear goggles or sit in front of a screen while sitting. Using a game controller, they will navigate through 4 obstacle courses presented in VR. Participants will have a medical history exam. They will answer questions about their family history. They will fill out questionnaires about the vision and mobility issues they have in their daily lives. Participants will have a complete eye exam. They will read letters from a chart. Their eye pressure will be measured. Their pupils may be dilated with eye drops. Pictures of their eye will be taken. Lights will be shined in their eyes. Participants will take a visual field test. For this, they will look into a dome and press a button when they see a light. Participants will have an electroretinogram. For this, they will sit in the dark with their eyes patched. Then their eyes will be numbed with eye drops and they will wear contact lenses while watching flashing lights. Participants will have optical coherence tomography. This is a noninvasive procedure. It produces cross-sectional pictures of the retina....

Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible, the following inclusion criteria must be met.
For the NEI site: Participant must be five years of age or older.
For the USyd site: Participant must be thirteen (13) years of age or older.
Participant (or legal guardian) must understand and be willing to sign the protocol s informed consent document.
Participant must be able to cooperate with the testing required for this study.
Participant must be able to read and speak English. a. If participant is a minor, their parent or legal guardian must be able to read and speak English.
For healthy volunteers only:
Participant must not have retinal disease in either eye.

Exclusion Criteria

A participant is not eligible if any of the following exclusion criteria are present.
Participant is in another investigational study and actively receiving study therapy.
Participant is unable to comply with study procedures. STUDY EYE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The participant must have at least one eye meeting all inclusion criteria. STUDY EYE INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Healthy Volunteers Only a. Study eye must have visual acuity of 20/20 or better, with or without correction (e.g., glasses or contact lens).
Participants with Retinal Disease Only
Study eye must have retinal disease, defined as retinal dysfunction and/or degeneration as previously established by standard clinical methods including perimetry, ERG and imaging.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04289571) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Cone-Rod Degeneration Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for cone-rod degeneration treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT04289571) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 1 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cone-rod degeneration specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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