A New Diagnostic Paradigm for Retinitis Pigmentosa Secondary to USH2A Pathogenic Variants (NCT06545253) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A New Diagnostic Paradigm for Retinitis Pigmentosa Secondary to USH2A Pathogenic Variants
60 participantsStarted 2024-08
Plain-language summary
Aim of the study is to perform a non-invasive multimodal retinal imaging investigation in a cohort of patients affected by USH2A retinitis pigmentosa (USH2A-RP), in order to develop a new diagnostic paradigm to categorize clinically relevant subgroups. All the procedures will be performed according to normal clinical practice. In addition, a novel quantitative profiling of serum microRNAs will be carried out in order to analyze the clinical importance of microRNA biomarkers in the clinical setting of the disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age \>18 years
* genetically confirmed diagnosis of USH2A-RP
* availability of genetic tests to assess the pathogenic variants
Exclusion Criteria:
* inability to understand and sign the written informed consent form
* any inflammatory, infectious or degenerative eye disease
* media opacities resulting incompatible with good imaging quality
* uncontrolled systemic, metabolic, autoimmune neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disease
* ophthalmologic surgery within the previous six months
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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Clinical relevance of microRNAs in USH2A-RP
Timeframe: 6 months period following the last follow-up visit