Electro-acupuncture and Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation (TES) for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- 24
Summary
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Crossover AssignmentMasking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a slowly progressive retinal degeneration for which there is no proven treatment. Patients are interested in trying alternative therapies to try to reduce their vision loss, but only limited research evidence exists to support their use and potential benefit. The goal of...
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a slowly progressive retinal degeneration for which there is no proven treatment. Patients are interested in trying alternative therapies to try to reduce their vision loss, but only limited research evidence exists to support their use and potential benefit. The goal of this research project is to gain a better understanding of possible changes in ocular and retinal blood flow and measures of vision in RP patients receiving two promising therapies, electroacupuncture and transcorneal electrical stimulation.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT02086890
- Collaborators
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kenneth R Seger, OD, MSc Faculty
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