Telescope Exchange Study

NCT ID: NCT03011554

Last Updated: 2018-04-26

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-03-22

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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VisionCare's Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT, intraocular telescope or telescope) is indicated for monocular implantation to improve vision in eyes of patients at least 65 years of age with severe to profound vision impairment caused by bilateral central scotomas associated with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Patients with end-stage AMD who have undergone bilateral cataract removal and intraocular lens placement are currently contraindicated for telescope surgery.

These patients have no viable therapy available to improve their vision.

The objective of the TES pilot study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of implanting the intraocular telescope for improving vision in patients with bilateral end-stage age- related macular degeneration who are pseudophakic.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Age-related Macular Degeneration

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT)

Intervention: Implanting the Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT) in pseudophakic eyes of patients suffering from binocular end-stage AMD.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Monocular implantation of the IMT.

Interventions

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Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT)

Monocular implantation of the IMT.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have retinal findings of geographic atrophy or disciform scar with foveal involvement as determined by FA
* Be age 65 or older
* Have BCDVA between 20/160 to 20/800 (inclusive) on ETDRS chart
* Be pseudophakic in the eye selected for telescope implantation
* Agree to undergo pre-surgery training with a low vision specialist
* Achieve at least a 5-letter improvement on the ETDRS chart with an external telescope
* Agree to participate in postoperative vision training with a low vision specialist.
* Patients must be able to provide and sign a voluntary informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Stargardt's macular dystrophy
* Cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to understand instructions, follow directions, or prevent proper visual training/rehabilitation with the device.
* Any ophthalmic pathology that compromises fellow-eye peripheral vision
* A history of steroid-responsive rise in intraocular pressure (IOP), uncontrolled glaucoma, or preoperative IOP \>22mmHg while on maximum medication
* Known sensitivity to planned study concomitant medications.
* An ocular condition that predisposes the patient to eye rubbing.
* Patients participating in any other ophthalmic drug or device clinical trial during the time of this clinical investigation.
* Operative eye with:

* Evidence of active CNV or treatment of CNV within 6 months
* IOLs of the following types: PMMA, Crystalens, Tetraflex, Synchrony.
* Central anterior chamber depth (ACD) \< 3.0 mm; measurement of the ACD should be taken from the posterior surface of the cornea (endothelium) to the anterior surface of the IOL.
* Axial length \< 21 mm or \>27 mm
* Endothelial cell density (ECD) lower than 2300 cells/mm2 for subjects between the ages 65-69, lower than 2000 cells/mm2 for subjects between the ages of 70-74, and lower than 1800 cells/mm2 for subjects 75 years old or greater.
* Corneal stromal or endothelial dystrophies, including guttata
* History of intraocular or corneal surgery (including DSEK) except cataract removal and IOL placement
* History of complicated cataract surgery
* Compromised capsular bag (previous YAG posterior capsulotomy, evidence of tearing)
* History of Radial Keratotomy
* Inflammatory ocular disease
* Pseudoexfoliation or zonular weakness
* Diabetic retinopathy
* Untreated retinal tears
* Retinal vascular disease
* Optic nerve disease
* A history of retinal detachment
* Intraocular tumor
* Retinitis pigmentosa
* Prior or expected ophthalmic related surgery within 30 days preceding telescope implantation
* Any medical or ophthalmic condition that in the opinion of the investigator renders the subject unsuitable for participation in the study
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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VisionCare, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Sumit Garg, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of California, Irvine

Derek Kunimoto, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Retinal Consultants of AZ

Locations

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Retinal Consultants of AZ

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

UC Irvine, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Irvine, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Eye Physicians of Long Beach

Long Beach, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Eye Care of San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Orange County Retina

Santa Ana, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Sarasota Retina Institute

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Minnesota Eye Consultants

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Associated Eye Care

Stillwater, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

St. John's Clinic - Eye Specialists. Mercy

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Eye Associates of New Mexico Vision Research Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Eye Specialty Group

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Cornea Consultants of Texas

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Carole Schreier

Role: CONTACT

(408) 329-9134

Diane Gordon

Role: CONTACT

+972-3-928-4002

Facility Contacts

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Ronald Hawkins

Role: primary

602-222-2221 ext. 1104

Rosie Magallon

Role: primary

949-824-8297

Marcia Easterly

Role: primary

909-558-2732 ext. 22732

Marisela Silva

Role: primary

562-421-2757

Martha Cazares

Role: backup

(562) 421-2757

Natasha Ozerskiy

Role: primary

800-765-2737 ext. 133

Kim Holdsworth

Role: backup

Marinel Casiano

Role: primary

714-972-8432

Peggy Jelemensky

Role: primary

941-921-5335 ext. 232

Munira Hussain

Role: primary

734-647-8397

Tessa Hugo

Role: primary

952-567-6111

Lindsey Fallenstein

Role: backup

(952) 567-6111

Trish Johnson

Role: primary

651-275-3077

Crystal Trythall

Role: primary

417-820-7493

Gregory Ogawa, Dr.

Role: primary

505-888-5757

Tegan VandenBosch

Role: backup

505.348-9393

Michael Sanford

Role: primary

901-685-2200 ext. 683

Monica Clark

Role: primary

817-529-3100 ext. 6

Other Identifiers

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IMT-TES-2016

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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