The Natural History of Geographic Atrophy Progression (GAP) Study

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by Alcon Research, January 2008

Sponsored by:	Alcon Research
Information provided by:	Alcon Research
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00599846

Purpose

The objective of the 18-month trial is to evaluate the natural history of geographic atrophy by assessing the rate of progression of the geographic atrophic lesion over time.

Condition
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Geographic Atrophy

Genetics Home Reference related topics: X-linked juvenile retinoschisis

MedlinePlus related topics: Macular Degeneration

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Case-Only, Prospective

Further study details as provided by Alcon Research:

Primary Outcome Measures:

GA progression rate using fundus autofluorescence [ Time Frame: From baseline ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

GA progression rate using fundus photography [ Time Frame: From baseline ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Biospecimen Retention: None Retained

Biospecimen Description:

Estimated Enrollment:	1000
Study Start Date:	December 2007
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	55 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients showing signs of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration with no CNV lesion.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Clinical diagnosis of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration with no CNV lesion.

Exclusion Criteria:

Age related

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00599846

Contacts

Contact: Petra Kozma-Wiebe

petra.kozma@alconlabs.com

Locations

United States, Texas
Houston	Recruiting
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Sponsors and Collaborators

Alcon Research

Investigators

Study Director:

Patricia Zilliox

Alcon Research

More Information

Responsible Party:	Alcon ( Patricia Zilliox )
Study ID Numbers:	C-06-30
Study First Received:	January 13, 2008
Last Updated:	January 23, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00599846
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Alcon Research:

age-related macular degeneration
geographic atrophy

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Eye Diseases
Disease Progression
Retinal Degeneration

Macular Degeneration
Atrophy
Retinal Diseases
Retinal degeneration

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009