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Administrative data

NCT number NCT04676126
Other study ID # 20-11-005
Secondary ID
Status Withdrawn
Phase Phase 4
First received
Last updated
Start date May 2021
Est. completion date May 2022

Study information

Verified date September 2022
Source University of the Incarnate Word
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to prospectively analyze changes in macular pigment optical density and dermal carotenoid levels as they relate to visual field function in patients prescribed a macular pigment-containing medical food (Lumega-Z), in combination with a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.


Description:

This is a prospective double-masked, randomized controlled trial which evaluates central visual field function as it relates to macular pigment optical density, contrast sensitivity, and dermal carotenoid levels in the presence of a commercial macular pigment-containing medical food (Lumega-Z). Participants will be randomized to twelve weeks of supplement + dorzolamide or twelve weeks of placebo. All packaging of supplement and dorzolamide and the placebo will be identical and distributed by a third party. Both subjects and the investigators examining patients will be masked to placebo and experimental group assignment.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Withdrawn
Enrollment 0
Est. completion date May 2022
Est. primary completion date May 2022
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Age = 18 years - Glaucoma diagnosis (H40. *) with abnormal visual field as measured by 30-2 Humphrey Perimetry (mean deviation < -2.00) - Adequate IOP control (IOP > 7 mmHg and < 22 mmHg) by medical or surgical means measured by Goldman Applanation Tonometry for at least 3 months - Visual field progression - decrease (more negative) in MD by 1.00 dB or more when compared to prior HVF) - Refractive error = 10 diopters and astigmatism = 3 diopters Exclusion Criteria: - BCVA worse than 20/200 - Pt Is unable to tolerate MPOD, CS, dermal carotenoid measurement-taking procedures - Loss of IOP control requires surgical intervention - Patient already taking AREDS formula oral supplement - Patient taking medication or dietary supplements that may interact with LM ingredients - History of photosensitive epilepsy - History of penetrating ocular trauma or vitrectomy - History of ocular or orbital radiation therapy or is currently receiving chemotherapy - Women who are nursing, pregnant, or are planning pregnancy - Has a known adverse reaction (including sulfa allergy) and/or sensitivity to the study supplement or its ingredients including: N-acetyl-cysteine, acetyl-L-carnitine, L-taurine, quercetin, Co-enzyme Q-10, lutein, meso zeaxanthin, zeaxanthin, astazanthin, lycopene, alpha-lipoic acid. - Currently enrolled in an investigational drug study or has used an investigational drug within 30 days prior to recruitment. - Is planning on having ocular surgery at any time throughout the study duration, or had ocular surgery < 3 months before enrollment - Native lens opacity = grade 3 on ARLNS standard photograph - Blue light filter intraocular lens

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Dietary Supplement:
Lumega-Z
Medical food which contains lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin
Drug:
Dorzolamide Hcl 2% Oph Soln
Topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Other:
Placebo
Specially formulated non macular pigment-containing formulation which tastes similar to the commercial medical food being evaluated in this study

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Ophtalmology Clinic of William E Sponsel San Antonio Texas

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of the Incarnate Word Guardion Health Sciences, Inc.

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

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Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Pericentral Visual Function Mean deviation and pattern standard deviation of 10-2 Humphrey visual field 3 Months
Secondary Macular Pigment Optical Density Macular Pigment Optical Density measured by Mapcat SF Monthly for 3 months
Secondary Dermal Carotenoid Levels Measured by Veggie Meter Monthly for 3 months
Secondary Contrast Sensitivity Measured by Vector Vision CSV-2000 Monthly for 3 months
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