Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Saffron Supplementation on Macular Cone-mediated Function in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Lead Sponsor:
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Conditions:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This is a pilot interventional study whose aim is to determine the effect of a dietary supplementation with a Crocus Sativus extract, Saffron, on macular cone-mediated function in patients with early ...
Detailed Description
A group of 30 AMD patients with typical lesions (drusen and/or retinal pigment epithelial defects) and relatively preserved central retinal function and visual acuity will be enrolled. AMD patients wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 55 yrs
- Diagnosis of Early, non exudative AMD
- Visual acuity of 20/40 or better
Exclusion
- Concomitant ocular or systemic disorders which may affect macular function
- Drugs that may affect macular function
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00951288
Start Date
June 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
August 3 2015
Active Locations (1)
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1
Policlinico A. Gemelli, Institute of Ophthalmology
Rome, Italy, 00168