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NCT01233609 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Trial of Oral Valproic Acid for Retinitis Pigmentosa

A Phase 2 study of Retinitis Pigmentosa, sponsored by Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
90
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

NCT01233609 is a Phase 2 study of Retinitis Pigmentosa that has completed, run by Foundation Fighting Blindness. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, below the 259-participant average among 37 other Retinitis Pigmentosa trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The trial reports 6 study locations across 6 states.

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The verdict

NCT01233609, a Phase 2 study of Retinitis Pigmentosa, has completed, sponsored by Foundation Fighting Blindness.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
90 participants
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

Study Summary

The objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy of Valproic Acid (VPA) to both slow the progression of visual function loss and/or to restore visual function in patients with Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and to collect safety and tolerability information.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Valproic Acid

Study Locations (6)

Florida

  • University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami

Michigan

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor

Oregon

  • Oregon Health & Science University - Portland

Tennessee

  • University of Tennessee, Hamilton Eye Institute - Memphis

Texas

  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest - Dallas

Utah

  • University of Utah School of Medicine, Moran Eye Center - Salt Lake City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 90 participants
Start Date 2010-11
Est. Completion 2015-12
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Foundation Fighting Blindness

3 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01233609

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01233609 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 259-participant average among 37 other Retinitis Pigmentosa trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The listed sponsor is Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has 3 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Retinitis Pigmentosa appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT01233609 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Florida, Michigan, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01233609 about?

NCT01233609 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Oral Valproic Acid for Retinitis Pigmentosa". The objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy of Valproic Acid (VPA) to both slow the progression of visual function loss and/or to restore visual function in patients with Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and to collect safety and tolerability information.

What is the current status of trial NCT01233609?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2015-12.

What conditions does trial NCT01233609 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01233609?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Valproic Acid (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01233609?

This trial is sponsored by Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01233609 being conducted?

This trial has 6 study locations across Florida, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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