NCT03372746

Brief Summary

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Currently, there is no safe way to obtain cells from the eye to study. But researchers now can turn other types of cells, like skin or blood, into induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. These can be grown in a lab and turned into other types of cells, like cells from the eye. This will allow researchers to understand and treat diseases of the eye such as AMD. Objectives: To establish a bank of samples that can be changed into other cell types, such as eye cells, to better understand diseases such as AMD. Also to test drugs in order to treat various eye diseases. Eligibility: People who provided DNA samples in another protocol (07-EI-0025) Design: Participants will be screened with their data from the previous protocol. Participants with select genetic variants will be chosen and contacted via phone. Participants will have a punch skin biopsy. The skin will be washed. A numbing medication will be injected. A small piece of skin will be removed with a biopsy tool. The site will be covered with a dressing. They will receive instructions on how to care for the area. They will have follow-up visits if needed for clinical care for the area. Participants may be asked to return if their first sample did not provide enough cells for the lab. Participants sample will be developed into eye cells. The cells will be used to understand diseases and test new drugs.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
187

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2018

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

14 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 13, 2017

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 14, 2017

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 23, 2018

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 21, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 21, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

April 5, 2019

Status Verified

March 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

December 13, 2017

Last Update Submit

April 3, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Biopsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The primary outcome is to develop a repository for iPS cells for investigators involved in vision research.

    Ongoing

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Secondary outcomes include the assessment of potential therapies for the treatment of age related macular disorder (AMD).

    Ongoing

Study Arms (1)

1

Participants across multiple sites with AMD from the original cohort of study participants enrolled in the AREDS2

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

100 participants across multiple sites with AMD from the original cohort of study participants will be enrolled in the AREDS2 who are returning for a 10 year in-clinic study visit and have donated DNA in the AREDS2 study

You may qualify if:

  • AREDS2 participants who have provided DNA samples. A list will be generated based upon the results, picking the top GWAS results from this cohort.
  • Participant must understand and sign the protocol s informed consent document.
  • Participant is able to provide 20 ml blood sample.

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Participant is unable to comply with study procedures.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (14)

Retina-Vitreous Associates Med Group

Beverly Hills, California, 90211, United States

Location

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Location

Emory University Eye Center

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

Location

Retina Vitreous Associates of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States

Location

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Location

Elman Retina Group, P.A.

Rosedale, Maryland, 21237, United States

Location

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-3096, United States

Location

Vision Research ROPARD Foundation/Associated Retinal Consultants, Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States

Location

Vision Research ROPARD Foundation/Associated Retinal Consultants, Novi

Novi, Michigan, 48375, United States

Location

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States

Location

Casey Eye Institute

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

Location

Texas Retina Associates

Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

Location

John Moran Eye Center, University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

Location

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Emily Y Chew, M.D.

    National Eye Institute (NEI)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
NIH
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 13, 2017

First Posted

December 14, 2017

Study Start

May 23, 2018

Primary Completion

March 21, 2019

Study Completion

March 21, 2019

Last Updated

April 5, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-03

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