Status:

RECRUITING

Lutein by Scleral Iontophoresis in AMD

Lead Sponsor:

Federico II University

Conditions:

Stage 3 AMD

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-100 years

Brief Summary

The objective of the clinical investigation is to evaluate the performance, safety and degree of tolerability resulting from the use of the iontophoresis medical device in adult subjects diagnosed wit...

Detailed Description

Lutein is a dietary carotenoid which, together with its isomer zeaxanthin, is the main component of the macular pigment of the retina. Clinical studies have shown that prolonged oral lutein supplemen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects (male or female) aged ≥ 55 years; Subject able to provide Informed Consent, in compliance with good clinical practice and current legislation
  • Subject with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) category 3 in one or both eyes classified according to the criteria reported by "Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)" based on clinical manifestations:
  • Subject in good general health; Manifest spherical equivalent refraction between +4.0 diopters (D) and - 4.0 D; Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) for glasses ≤ 0.1 LogMAR; Intraocular pressure (IOP) ≤ 20 mmHg; Subjects able to cooperate with the Investigator; Subjects able to meet the requirements of the entire clinical investigation; Subject who qualifies for treatment with Iontoretina according to the approved indication;

Exclusion

  • Ocular surgery or other type of invasive intervention within the previous 3 months (of any type, including laser surgery and intravitreal injections) performed on the study eye; Lesions, scars, or abrasions of the ocular components present in the eye under study; Dense opacities of the ocular components of the study eye; Implantation of intraocular lenses (IOLs) in the study eye; Congenital malformations in the study eye; Medical history of ocular hypertension and glaucoma, macular pucker, optic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, etc. (limited to the study eye);
  • Lutein or zeaxanthin supplementation or any supplementation or with the intention of impacting eye health within the last 4 weeks prior to the screening visit; Known or potential allergy or hypersensitivity and/or history of allergic reactions to any of the components of the medical device or other chemically closely related substances; Subject suffering from type I diabetes, or with a previous case of stroke; Subject suffering from uncontrolled hypertension and heart disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, does not allow participation in the study or could compromise the results; Subject smoker (more than 20 cigarettes per day); Significant alcohol consumption: more than 2 drinks per day;
  • Women of childbearing potential will be excluded from participation in the study if they meet any of the following conditions:
  • pregnant; intend to become pregnant during the study treatment period; Concomitant hormone replacement therapy for menopause. Participation in another clinical study within the previous 90 days; Subject unable to follow clinical investigation procedures and follow-up visits;

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06925893

Start Date

November 1 2024

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

April 13 2025

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Federico II University

Naples, Italy, 80100