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A Study of an Implantable Miniature Telescope in Patients With With End-Stage AMD

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
End Stage Macular Degeneration
Interventions
Device: Telescope prosthesis
Registration Number
NCT00555165
Lead Sponsor
VisionCare, Inc.
Brief Summary

Evaluation of pre and post-implantation management of patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have been implanted with the implantable telescope (IMT) under CE Mark indicated use. This study is designed to evaluate in particular the optimal parameters for patient selection for use of this device in routine clinical practice.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria

CE Mark approved indication of use which includes

  • At least 55 years of age
  • Bilateral visual impairment due to geographic atrophy or disciform scars
  • Evidence of cataract
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active CNV (or 'wet' AMD)
  • Prior cataract or refractive surgery in the study eye

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ITelescope prosthesis-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Best-Corrected Visual Acuity1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Royal Hospitals, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

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Belfast, United Kingdom

Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust

🇬🇧

Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom

King's College Hospital NHS Trust

🇬🇧

London, United Kingdom

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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