| NCT ID | NCT05206877 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
| Sponsor | Stanford University |
| Condition | Glaucoma |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 52 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-04-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
Eligibility Fast-Check
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 52 participants in total. It began in 2022-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this Phase 1 trial is to determine the safety over 1-2 months of topic sterile human recombinant insulin on subjects with optic neuropathies (glaucoma, ischecmic optic neuropathy, and optic disc drusen).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Capable to provide informed consent * Diagnosis of optic neuropathy either glaucoma or NAION or optic disc drusen. * Only one eye per patient will be selected as the study eye - if both eyes meet the inclusion criteria, the eye with the worse acuity and /or visual field will be selected. The contralateral eye will be left untouched. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Presence of any ocular pathologies other than glaucoma that contributes to the severe vision loss (retinopathy / maculopathy, severe uveitis, keratopathy, etc.) * Diagnosis of glucose intolerance, type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus * Inability to perform reliable visual field * Unable to provide informed consent * Unable to complete the tests and follow-ups required by the study
Contact & Investigator
Jeffrey L Goldberg, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Stanford University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05206877 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Glaucoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05206877 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT05206877 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05206877 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mnunez1@stanford.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05206877 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Palo Alto, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05206877 clinical trial?
NCT05206877 is sponsored by Stanford University. The principal investigator is Jeffrey L Goldberg, MD, PhD at Stanford University. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants.