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NCT03403686 Liver X Receptor (LXR) as a Novel Therapeutic Target in Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)

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NCT ID NCT03403686
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Condition Diabetic Retinopathy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 104 participants
Start Date 2018-01-11
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 98 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
blood draw

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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 104 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Results from large clinical trials demonstrate a strong association between lipid abnormalities and progression of the most common microvascular complication, diabetic retinopathy (DR). We found that activation of a master regulator of cholesterol metabolism, the nuclear hormone receptors liver X receptors (LXRα/LXRβ), prevents DR in rodent models. In this application, we seek to understand the mechanisms responsible for the beneficial effects of LXR agonists on retina and on bone marrow (BM) to preserve the function of reparative cells while reducing inflammatory cell.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Any man or woman between the ages of 21- 98 years of age will be eligible to participate. To participate in the study as a study subject we will require: a) the subject must either carry the diagnosis of diabetes or be a healthy aged control and b) the patient be willing and have the ability to cooperate with the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria: We will apply the following exclusion criteria: a) evidence of ongoing acute or chronic infection (HIV, Hepatitis B or C, tuberculosis); b) ongoing malignancy; c) cerebral vascular accident or cerebral vascular procedure; d) current pregnancy; e) history of organ transplantation; f) presence of a graft (to avoid any effect of the graft on inflammatory parameters; g) uremic symptoms, an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 20 cc/min (by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation), or an albumin of less than 3.6 (to avoid malnutrition as a confounding variable); h) be unwilling to abstain from drinking alcohol and i) patients with anemia. Subjects with AMD, glaucoma, uveitis, known hereditary degenerations or other significant ocular complications other than diabetic retinopathy will be excluded.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jennifer Moorer

✉ jmoorer@uabmc.edu

📞 205 325 8674

Principal Investigator

Maria B Grant, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03403686 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 98 Years, studying Diabetic Retinopathy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03403686 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03403686 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jmoorer@uabmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03403686 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03403686 clinical trial?

NCT03403686 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The principal investigator is Maria B Grant, MD at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 104 participants.

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