Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging in Age-related Macular Degeneration Using Confocal Scanning Laser… (NCT00393692) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging in Age-related Macular Degeneration Using Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
Germany700 participantsStarted 2000-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to define phenotypic variations in atrophic Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and to identify predictive factors for disease progression based on fundus autofluorescence imaging.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be considered reliable, willing and able to give informed consent.
* Age \>50 years (male or female)
* Must have age-related macular degeneration in at least one eye
* Clear media to allow imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
* any history of retinal surgery, including laser treatment, photodynamic therapy, radiation or intravitreal injections
* history of retinal vascular occlusions
* any concurrent intraocular condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could exclude the patient from the medical or ethical point of view
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.