Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1

Clinical Trial of Autologous Intravitreal Bone-marrow CD34+ Stem Cells for Retinopathy

United States15 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language summary

This pilot study is to determine whether it would be safe and feasible to inject CD34+ stem cells from bone marrow into the eye as treatment for patients who are irreversibly blind from various retinal conditions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * age \>18 years of age * visual acuity 20/100 to CF * duration of vision loss \> 3 months * vision loss from macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, retinal vein occlusion or diabetic retinopathy * the study eye has the worse visual acuity * no active eye or systemic disease * no history of macular edema or retinal/choroidal neovascularization requiring treatment within 6 months * no significant media opacity * no coagulopathy or other hematologic abnormality * no concurrent immunosuppressive therapy * able to keep follow-up for 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to fluorescein dye * other concurrent retinal or optic nerve disease affecting vision

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.

What they're measuring

Incidence and severity of ocular adverse events

Timeframe: 1 day to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01736059

SponsorUniversity of California, Davis

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.