Status:

COMPLETED

The Moran AMD Genetic Testing Assessment Study

Lead Sponsor:

Paul S. Bernstein

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Conditions:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Genetic Testing

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-64 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The goals of this study are: To assess the impact of genetic testing for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) on lifestyle behaviors as measured by systemic and ocular carotenoid status.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants must be between 18 and 64 years of age.
  • They must also be Caucasian as this genetic test is only validated in Caucasians.
  • They can have a positive family history of AMD but this is not necessary.

Exclusion

  • Personal history of AMD
  • Non Caucasian
  • Employee of the Moran or other eye care practice (likely to have more knowledge about AMD than a layperson)
  • Personal history of prior genetic testing for AMD risk
  • Anticipated cataract surgery in the upcoming year (can affect Macular Pigment measurement)
  • Major psychiatric disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 3 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 12 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05265624

Start Date

August 3 2022

End Date

July 12 2024

Last Update

October 1 2025

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University of Utah John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132