Trial Outcomes & Findings for Feasibility Study of a Chronic Retinal Stimulator in Retinitis Pigmentosa (NCT NCT00279500)

NCT ID: NCT00279500

Last Updated: 2023-04-12

Results Overview

All adverse events are collected as a result of chronic electrical stimulation and/or surgical complications.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

6 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From 2 weeks post-op until end of device usage, up to 10 years.

Results posted on

2023-04-12

Participant Flow

Recruitment began in February 2002. The last subject of 6 was enrolled in June 2004.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System
Single arm study in which all patients were implanted with the Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System, which stimulates retinal (eye) cells.
Overall Study
STARTED
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Feasibility Study of a Chronic Retinal Stimulator in Retinitis Pigmentosa

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment Arm
n=6 Participants
Single arm study in which all patients were implanted with the Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System, which stimulates retinal (eye) cells.
Age, Continuous
65 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Visual Acuity
No Light Perception
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Visual Acuity
Bare Light Perception
4 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From 2 weeks post-op until end of device usage, up to 10 years.

All adverse events are collected as a result of chronic electrical stimulation and/or surgical complications.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System
n=6 Participants
Single arm study in which all patients were implanted with the Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System, which stimulates retinal (eye) cells.
Number of Adverse Events From 2 Weeks Post-op Until the End of the Study
34 total number of AEs

Adverse Events

Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System
n=6 participants at risk
Single arm study in which all patients receive a device to stimulate retinal (eye) cells. The treatment is intended to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the retinal stimulation system by evaluating the data after chronic implantation.
Eye disorders
Retinal Detachment
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Endophthalmitis
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 3 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Conjunctival Erosion
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 5 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Dizziness
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Glaucoma
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mesenteric Ischemia
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Re-Tack
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Argus 16 Retinal Stimulation System
n=6 participants at risk
Single arm study in which all patients receive a device to stimulate retinal (eye) cells. The treatment is intended to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the retinal stimulation system by evaluating the data after chronic implantation.
Eye disorders
Array Rotation
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Corneal Dryness
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Corneal Opacity
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Epiretinal Membrane
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 2 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Headache
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 2 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Headache and Nausea
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Inflammation
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Numbness
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Ocular Pain
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Pain and Nausea
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
General disorders
Bump
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Cardiac disorders
Chest Pain
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Eye disorders
Dizziness
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 2 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 3 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall (with array movement)
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
General disorders
Headache
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3 • 10 years
General disorders
Inflammation
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Minor Injury (right cheekbone)
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Mild Trauma To Head
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Sprained Right Wrist
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
General disorders
Rash
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Rash (Fluorescein Dye Reaction)
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
Vascular disorders
Transient Ischemic Attack
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years
General disorders
Vertigo
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 10 years

Additional Information

Jessy Dorn, PhD, Director, Clinical and Scientific Research

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.

Phone: 8188335089

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee Separate IP agreement.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER