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New investigational implant for MacTel Type 2
- Trial ID:
- IRB-17-7052
- Richard Lin, MD
This is a 2 year study that requires 9 visits.
Inclusion Criteria
- Have been diagnosed with MacTel Type 2
- Be at least 21 but less than 80 years of age
- Have visual acuity of at least 20/80 in one eye
Exclusion Criteria
- Have had anti-angiogenic injections (such as Avastin) in either eye
- Have other eye diseases (mild diabetic changes may be acceptable)
- Have other health conditions that would prevent having a surgical procedure
- Be pregnant or nursing
- Be HIV positive
Additional Info
- The NT-501 is a very small device (about the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted in the back of the eye and releases a protein that may protect the eye from further damage. Previous studies show that the NT-501 device may slow the progression of MacTel Type 2.
- The NT-501 device will be compared to a sham/placebo; nothing will be placed in the eye during the Sham procedure.
- This study is randomized which means there is a 50/50 chance of receiving the implant or the Sham/placebo procedure.
Contact Info:
- Shannon Cyhan
- cyhan.shannon@scrippshealth.org