Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Cardiovascular Disease

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Age-related Macular Degeneration, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Age-related macular degeneration is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of vision. Coronary artery disease is a blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart. The study will specifically look at the macular changes that occur in the retina, which is the sensory membrane that lines the inner surface at the back of the eyeball, and the relationship between coronary heart disease and the risk factors.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT04087356
Run by: The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
People needed: 200
Starts: 2019-08-02
Expected to finish: 2020-12-20
Last updated by the study team: 2019-09-12

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Clinical diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration in at least one eye.
Patients can have unilateral, but not bilateral CNV. In the case of unilateral CNV, the eye without the CNV will be the study eye.
Age greater than 50
Willing and able to comply with clinic visit and study-related procedures
Provide signed informed consent
Able to understand and complete study-related questionnaire
Be able to tolerate dilating drops

You may not qualify if…

Bilateral CNV
Other retinal degenerations and retinal vascular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy or macular edema, prior retinal surgery
Pregnant, lactating, or currently expecting a child

Where it is running

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary — New York, New York, United States (enrolling)

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