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OcuStem Nutritional Supplement in Diabetic Patients With Mild to Moderate Non-proliferative Retinopathy

30 participantsStarted 2014-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with OcuStem, a nutritional supplement, will reduce the progression of mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Current regular use of insulin for the treatment of diabetes
. Current regular use of oral anti-hyperglycemia agents for the treatment of diabetes
. Documented diabetes by ADA and/or WHO criteria.
. Presence of microaneurysms or at least mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (level 20 or higher) on clinical exam.
. No presence of center-involved diabetic macular edema (DME) as evidenced by OCT central subfield thickness \<250 microns(or spectral domain OCT equivalent).
. Visual acuity light perception or better.

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?

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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

Change in Electronic-ETDRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study) visual acuity testing

Timeframe: 0 months, 3 months, 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02353923

SponsorAidan Products LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05

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