Plaqenil Role in Prevention of Age Related Macular Degeneration

• Conditions: Age Related Macular Degeneration

• Registration Number: NCT01541449
• Lead Sponsor: Ziv Hospital

Brief Summary

The investigators think that there is a connection between the use of plaquenil and the prevention of Age related macular degeneration (AMD). The investigators believe that the use of plaquenil makes bruch's membrane thicker, thereby preventing Chroidal Neovascularization (CNV) growth.

Detailed Description

the study is done by comparing to groups RA patients who take plaquenil Vs. group of patients who do not take plaquenil. after measuring the retina thickness we compare the avg. thickness of both groups.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2012-01
• Study Start: 2012-01
• Study First Submitted: 2012-02-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-02-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-02-29
• Study First Posted: 2012-03-01
• Last Update Posted: 2012-03-01
• Study Completion: 2012-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• all people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and use plaquenil

Exclusion Criteria

• patients who did not complete follow-up

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ziv Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Safed, Israel