Screening for Studies on Retinovascular Diseases
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular, Ocular, Diabetes |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | March 1998 |
| End Date: | July 2008 |
Screening Study for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Potential Research Subjects With Retinovascular Diseases
This screening protocol is designed to help recruit patients for National Eye Institute
(NEI) studies of the retina, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Patients
must meet the specific criteria of a research study, and this protocol serves as a first
step for admitting patients to a retinal disease study.
Candidates will undergo a medical history and comprehensive eye examination. The eye
examination includes dilation of the pupils to fully examine the retina. In some studies,
photographs of the eye are required. This is done using fluorescein angiography. In this
procedure, a dye called sodium fluorescein is injected into the blood stream through a vein.
After the dye reaches the blood vessels of the eye, photographs are taken of the retina.
Other diagnostic procedures may include physical examination, questionnaires, routine
laboratory tests and other standard or specialized tests, as needed.
When the screening is completed, patients will be informed of their options to participate
in a study. Patients who are ineligible for a current study will be informed of alternative
treatments or options. No treatment is offered under this protocol.
(NEI) studies of the retina, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Patients
must meet the specific criteria of a research study, and this protocol serves as a first
step for admitting patients to a retinal disease study.
Candidates will undergo a medical history and comprehensive eye examination. The eye
examination includes dilation of the pupils to fully examine the retina. In some studies,
photographs of the eye are required. This is done using fluorescein angiography. In this
procedure, a dye called sodium fluorescein is injected into the blood stream through a vein.
After the dye reaches the blood vessels of the eye, photographs are taken of the retina.
Other diagnostic procedures may include physical examination, questionnaires, routine
laboratory tests and other standard or specialized tests, as needed.
When the screening is completed, patients will be informed of their options to participate
in a study. Patients who are ineligible for a current study will be informed of alternative
treatments or options. No treatment is offered under this protocol.
This protocol is designed for the screening of patients with presumed retinovascular
diseases. It serves as a first step for individuals who may be eligible and wish to
participate in National Eye Institute clinical research studies of retinovascular diseases.
Each individual will be thoroughly evaluated during the screening process to determine if
they are suitable candidates for inclusion in any of the National Eye Institute ongoing
studies. The screening evaluation will include past and current medical histories and an
appropriate physical examination, namely a comprehensive eye exam. Other routine diagnostic
procedures and tests may also be completed in order to help determine a subject's
eligibility. These tests and procedures are of minimal risk and will be described in more
detail in section III: "Study Procedures." Once the screening process is completed and their
eligibility is assessed, the subjects will be informed of their options to participate in
one or more of the current clinical research studies. If no appropriate protocol is
identified, recommendations for other treatment options may be given to the individual,
their primary doctor, or referring physician.
diseases. It serves as a first step for individuals who may be eligible and wish to
participate in National Eye Institute clinical research studies of retinovascular diseases.
Each individual will be thoroughly evaluated during the screening process to determine if
they are suitable candidates for inclusion in any of the National Eye Institute ongoing
studies. The screening evaluation will include past and current medical histories and an
appropriate physical examination, namely a comprehensive eye exam. Other routine diagnostic
procedures and tests may also be completed in order to help determine a subject's
eligibility. These tests and procedures are of minimal risk and will be described in more
detail in section III: "Study Procedures." Once the screening process is completed and their
eligibility is assessed, the subjects will be informed of their options to participate in
one or more of the current clinical research studies. If no appropriate protocol is
identified, recommendations for other treatment options may be given to the individual,
their primary doctor, or referring physician.
- INCLUSION/EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Inclusion and exclusion criteria vary with the particular protocol for which a patient is
being screened.
In addition to those diagnoses currently under study, subjects with unknown conditions
that require the establishment of a diagnosis may be eligible for inclusion in this study.
All studies of retinovascular diseases require the subject to have minimum age of 18 years
in both men and women.
We found this trial at
1
site
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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