Status:

COMPLETED

Transplantation of Autologous RPE Versus Translocation of Autologous RPE and Choroid in AMD

Lead Sponsor:

The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Retinology and Biomicroscopic Laser Surgery

Conditions:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate two surgical interventions in patients with AMD.

Detailed Description

The Submacular surgical trials have shown that submacular membrane extraction alone did not improve or preserve visual acuity in patients with AMD. Transplantation of autologous RPE and translocation ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • AMD and submacular cnv
  • non responders to laser treatment or pdt
  • treatment: rpe transplantation or rpe + choroid translocation
  • age over 50 years

Exclusion

  • other additional retinal diseases, like diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy and vascular diseases.
  • optic atrophy
  • unstable glaucoma

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00401713

Start Date

February 1 2004

End Date

September 1 2008

Last Update

September 23 2008

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Department of Opthalmology, Rudolf Foundation Clinic

Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 1030