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NCT05294978 EyeConic: Qualification for Cone-Optogenetics

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NCT ID NCT05294978
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel
Condition Retinal Dystrophies
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 1,000 participants
Start Date 2021-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2021-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to prepare for the first-in-human clinical trial of cone optogenetics vision restoration. As a first step, this worldwide multicenter ocular imaging study (EyeConic Study) is performed to identify eligible patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria (patients): * Diagnosis of generalized IRD * Low vision as defined as visual acuity worse or equal to 0.05 (or 20/400) in the study eye * Availability of macular optical coherence tomography (OCT) Inclusion Criteria (controls): * Normal ophthalmic findings * Availability of macular optical coherence tomography (OCT) Exclusion Criteria (all): * Other eye diseases with a significant effect on vision or retinal structure * Extraocular disease affecting retinal structure such as neurodegenerative diseases

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lucas Janeschitz-Kriegl, MD

✉ lucas.janeschitz@iob.ch

📞 +41787494373

Principal Investigator

Nicolas Feltgen, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital Basel/Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Switzerland

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05294978 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Retinal Dystrophies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05294978 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05294978 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at lucas.janeschitz@iob.ch for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05294978 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Francisco, United States, Miami, United States, Pittsburgh, United States, Beijing, China and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05294978 clinical trial?

NCT05294978 is sponsored by Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel. The principal investigator is Nicolas Feltgen, MD at University Hospital Basel/Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Switzerland. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.

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