Autologous Transplantation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium for Geographic Atrophy Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Geographic Atrophy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
55 – 95
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Eye Institute (NEI) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye disease in people over 50. The "dry" form of the disease can worsen into geographic atrophy, causing blind spots. Researchers want to learn if replacing older eye cells with younger ones can help treat this disease. Objective: To test the safety of putting cells inside the eye as a possible future treatment for dry age-related macular…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participant Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the following inclusion criteria must be met, where applicable. * Participant must be 55 years of age or older. * Participant must have a diagnosis of dry AMD, defined as presence (or history, as documented in available color…
Contacts

Ellaine M Galindez-Balut

(301) 402-4726

ellaine.galindez-balut@nih.gov

CONTACT

Emily Y Chew, M.D.

(301) 496-6583

echew@nei.nih.gov

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