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NCT00050492 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Biological Markers in Retinal Vasculitis
A clinical trial of Retinal Vasculitis, sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00050492 is a study of Retinal Vasculitis that has completed, run by National Eye Institute (NEI). The registered enrollment target is 200 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00050492, a study of Retinal Vasculitis, has completed, sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will look for biological markers of primary retinal vasculitis that can be useful in understanding what causes the disease. It will evaluate its progression, and develop and monitor treatments. Biological markers are substances (e.g., chemicals called cytokines and chemokines or antibodies) that are associated with a disease or condition such as retinal vasculitis. Retinal vasculitis is an inflammation of blood vessels in the retina that can cause retinal damage and subsequent loss of vision. It can occur by itself (primary retinal vasculitis), or it can be part of a systemic vascular disease. The study will evaluate patients with primary retinal vasculitis and compare the findings with those of two other groups of patients with retinal vasculitis patients with Behcet's syndrome and HIV-infected patients undergoing HAART therapy. Patients over 10 years of age with sight-threatening retinal vasculitis may be eligible for this study. (page 6 of the protocol, under #4 Study Design and Methods, says the age range is 2 years old and above; page 10, under #5 Participant Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria, says initial enrollment will include all patients over the age of 10 years). Upon entering the study, participants will have about 10 teaspoons of blood withdrawn from an arm vein through a needle and again 6 months and 12 months later. The blood samples will be analyzed for cytokines, chemokines or adhesion molecules, certain types of antibodies, and infectious agents.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- National Eye Institute (NEI) - Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-12-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-09-19 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00050492
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00050492 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Eye Institute (NEI), which has 221 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Retinal Vasculitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00050492 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00050492 about?
NCT00050492 is a clinical study titled "Biological Markers in Retinal Vasculitis". This study will look for biological markers of primary retinal vasculitis that can be useful in understanding what causes the disease. It will evaluate its progression, and develop and monitor treatments. Biological markers are substances (e.g., chemicals called cytokines and chemokines or antibodie...
What is the current status of trial NCT00050492?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2002-12-06. Estimated completion is 2006-09-19.
What conditions does trial NCT00050492 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Retinal Vasculitis.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00050492?
This trial is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI), which has 221 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00050492 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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