Observational Study to Assess Endpoint Operational Feasibility & Measurement Properties in Patien… (NCT06375239) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Observational Study to Assess Endpoint Operational Feasibility & Measurement Properties in Patients with Retinal Degeneration
United States120 participantsStarted 2024-04-05
Plain-language summary
The Vision Research and Assessment Institute (VRAI) was established with the purpose of serving as a testing facility for efficacy endpoints for patients with Low Vision.
The mission of the VRAI is to enable the highest quality, standardized efficacy testing of patients with visual impairment.
The VRAI facilitates the development and refinement of existing endpoints specifically for testing patients with Low Vision.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of bilateral retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, Stargardt macular dystrophy, geographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration, X-linked retinoschisis or other retinal dystrophies confirmed from previous eye examination records
* Best-corrected visual acuity between 20/70 and HM in at least one eye as tested with clinic-based visual acuity method
* Reasonably fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairment, memory loss or dementia sufficient in severity to preclude informed consent or in the opinion of the investigator would prevent satisfactory completion of some or all of the testing.
* Any circumstance that in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with participation in, or compliance with the study protocol
* Current pregnancy as reported by patient
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
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Operational feasibility of testing moderate to profound vision impaired patients with various retinal dystrophies on a battery of visual assessments