Quantification & Classification of Inflammatory Cells in Uveitis Using OCT (NCT07065747) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quantification & Classification of Inflammatory Cells in Uveitis Using OCT
United States125 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to determine if it's possible to use a high resolution imaging device called optical coherence tomography (OCT) to develop an unbiased, standard method of counting and categorizing the various types of cells and proteins found in an eye condition called anterior uveitis. Anterior uveitis is a type of inflammation in the eye that can be caused by many different diseases of the body.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Uveitis Group: Eyes with active intraocular inflammation and a clinical diagnose of spondyloarthritis/HLA-B27 associated anterior uveitis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) associated chronic anterior uveitis, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) anterior uveitis, Birdshot chorioretinitis, Behcet disease uveitis, sarcoidosis associated uveitis, uveitis of any additional type, or uveitis masquerade.
. Posterior Vitreous Detachment Group: Eyes with vitreous floaters and posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).
. Healthy/Control Group: Healthy eyes with no history of uveitis, PVD, or previous eye surgery.
Exclusion criteria
. Inability to give informed consent.
. Inability to maintain stable fixation for OCT imaging.
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
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Identification & Measurement of Anterior Chamber Cells