Retinitis pigmentosa

This study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…

This study tests an experimental drug called ultevursen for people with retinitis pigmentosa caused by a specific gene mutation (USH2A). The drug is injected into the eye and may help slow vision loss. The trial involves 81 participants, some of whom will receive a sham (fake) in…

This study tests a gene therapy called ZVS203e for people with retinitis pigmentosa caused by a specific RHO gene mutation. The therapy is injected into the eye and uses a harmless virus to deliver a gene-editing tool. The trial includes 18 adults and will check safety and whethe…

This Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called KIO-301, injected into the eye, for people with late-stage retinitis pigmentosa who have little or no light perception. The study will give up to three doses over several weeks to 36 participants to see if it is safe and can im…

This study tests whether placing a capsular tension ring (CTR) during cataract surgery helps keep the artificial lens more stable in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Each of the 88 participants will get the ring in one eye, while the other eye serves as a comparison. Resear…

This study tests a one-time injection of retinal cells made from stem cells (DSP-3077) into the eye of 12 adults with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes gradual vision loss. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable. Participants are groupe…

This study tests a new treatment called OpCT-001 for people with inherited eye diseases that damage the retina, such as retinitis pigmentosa. The treatment involves injecting special photoreceptor cells, made from stem cells, into the back of the eye to replace lost cells. The tr…

This study tests the safety of a single injection of jCell (retinal progenitor cells) into the eye for people with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes vision loss. Sixty adults will receive either the active treatment or a sham injection, and researchers will mo…

This study tests a device called PRIMA, which is implanted under the retina to help people with inherited retinal diseases like Stargardt disease and retinitis pigmentosa see better. The trial will enroll 5 adults with severe central vision loss and measure improvements in visual…

This early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called ZM-02, given as an injection into one eye, in 12 adults with retinitis pigmentosa—a genetic condition that causes gradual vision loss. The main goal is to check for side effects, not to cure the disease. Researchers wil…

This study tests a gene therapy called BS01 for people with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that causes gradual vision loss. The therapy delivers a light-sensitive protein to cells in the retina, aiming to help them detect light again. Twenty participants with seve…

This pilot study is testing a new retinal implant called AuTNA I in 7 people with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss. The implant, a tiny array of nanowires placed under the retina, is designed to replace damaged light-sensing cells. Res…

This study tests a new eye imaging device (VG200D OCT) that takes detailed pictures of the retina. It compares these images to standard dye-based images (FA/ICGA) to see if the new device works just as well. About 30 adults with retina problems will take part. The goal is to see …

This study tests a special camera that takes detailed images of the retina using many wavelengths of light. Researchers hope it can find early signs of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. About 1,000 adults in Melbourne, Austral…

This study is testing a new eye imaging device called the VG200D, which uses advanced technology to take detailed pictures of the eye. Researchers want to see if it works as well as a standard device for measuring parts of the eye in people with glaucoma, retina problems, corneal…

This pilot study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical current applied to the brain can improve how people with tunnel vision (from retinitis pigmentosa, rod-cone dystrophy, or advanced glaucoma) navigate obstacles. Twenty adults will receive both real and sham stimulat…

This study tests whether adding emotional regulation therapy (ERT) to standard low vision rehabilitation (LVR) helps people with inherited retinal diseases who feel anxious or distressed about their vision. About 180 participants will receive LVR, which includes free vision-enhan…

This study looks at whether adding early nurse and psychologist support after a retinitis pigmentosa (RP) diagnosis helps patients feel better emotionally. RP is a rare, progressive eye disease, and the diagnosis can be upsetting. Eighty newly diagnosed adults will get either sta…

This study looks at whether disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used for alcohol use disorder, can improve vision in people with retinal degeneration (like macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa). Researchers believe it may calm overactive cells in the retina. The study involves …

This study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…

This international study aims to collect genetic and health information from 1,500 people with rare inherited retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. It has two parts: a registry to gather genetic and vision data, and a natural history study that follows participants over tim…

This study screens people with eye diseases to see if they can join other research studies at the National Eye Institute. No treatment is given. Participants undergo eye exams, blood tests, and other procedures to diagnose or evaluate their condition. The goal is simply to determ…

This study collects skin, hair, blood, urine, or saliva samples from people with certain eye diseases (like macular degeneration) and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will turn these samples into stem cells in the lab to study how the diseases develop and to test potential ne…

This study tests a special camera that takes super-detailed pictures of the back of the eye (the retina). The goal is to see if this technology can find eye diseases earlier than standard methods. Up to 1,000 people aged 12 and older, with or without eye disease, will have their …

This study uses a special camera called an Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (AOSLO) to take very detailed pictures of the retina in people with inherited retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers will measure how the light-sensitive cells in the eye cha…

This study aims to learn more about eye diseases by observing and providing standard care to up to 1,000 people over 5 years. Participants receive regular eye exams, tests, and treatments as needed. The goal is to better understand how eye diseases progress and are inherited, not…

This study looks at how well people with retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt's disease see in the dark. Researchers want to find out if measuring dark adaptation can help detect and track these conditions. Healthy volunteers and people with retinal disease ag…

This registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …

This study uses special cameras to take ultra-detailed pictures of the back of the eye in people with retinal diseases like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers aim to develop new ways to diagnose and track these conditions by measuring cell density and func…

This study uses a special camera called an adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope to take incredibly detailed pictures of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Researchers will compare images from healthy people and those with eye diseases like Star…

This study looks at people with retinitis pigmentosa and similar eye diseases who already use a device called OkuStim® that sends mild electrical pulses to the eye. Many patients report temporary improvements in vision right after treatment, but these haven't been measured in a s…

This study follows 45 adults with retinitis pigmentosa caused by EYS gene mutations to understand how the disease progresses over 48 months. Researchers will measure vision changes using eye exams and genetic testing. The goal is to identify reliable ways to track the disease, wh…

This study uses a special camera (adaptive optics) to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye in people with inherited retinal diseases. Researchers want to see how individual cells change over time and after treatments. About 200 participants aged 5 to 70 will be observed,…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) tool can better measure how retinal disease affects a person's ability to move through spaces. About 165 people aged 5 and older with retinal disease and healthy volunteers will use a game controller to navigate VR obstacle cou…

This study enrolls 25 people with severe retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease to test new ways of measuring visual function. Researchers will evaluate how well participants can perform various vision tests, such as navigating obstacles or detecting lig…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can create simple summaries of eye doctor notes that are easier for patients to understand. About 460 English-speaking adults receiving eye care will get either standard notes or notes plus an AI-generated plain language summary. P…

This study gathers eye scan images from 180 people with healthy eyes or eye diseases like glaucoma and retinal disease. The goal is to collect data using a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) device called A10900. No treatment or medication is given. The information will help …

This study tests a new 4D microscope-integrated OCT system for the first time in people during eye surgery. Researchers want to see if the system is easy to use, safe, and can clearly show eye structures. Five adults having eye surgery will take part. The goal is to improve imagi…

This study looks at how color vision changes over time in people with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Researchers will study 200 participants, including those with IRDs and healthy volunteers, to see how color vision loss relates to changes in the retina's structure. They are …

This study gathers standard eye movement and pupil data from 200 healthy volunteers, children, and people with eye or brain conditions using a VR headset called neos™. The headset shows images and tracks where participants look, how their pupils react, and how their eyes move. Th…

This study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…

This study tests a new, more comfortable eye camera (WiSLO) designed for children and adults. Researchers want to see if it takes better pictures and is less bothersome than current cameras. About 42 people with or without eye disease will have their eyes photographed with both t…