National Eye Institute Biorepository for Retinal Diseases

Part of paid clinical trials in Bethesda, Maryland.

Sponsor
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Study ID
NCT01496625
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
2 Years - 120 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

Background: \- To understand diseases of the retina and the eye, information is needed about people with and without such diseases. Researchers want to study these people and follow them over time. They also want to study body tissues and blood to understand the nature of eye disease. Studying genes, cells, and tissues may help them understand why some people get eye problems and others do not, or why some people respond to treatment while others do not. Researchers want to collect physical samples and personal data to develop a National Eye Institute database. Objectives: \- To collect health information and blood and tissue samples from people with and without eye diseases, to be used in research studies. Eligibility: * Individuals at least 2 years of age with different types of eye disease. * Healthy volunteers with no history of eye disease. Design: * Participants may be recruited from National Eye Institute studies or may be referred from other sources. * Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. They will also have a full eye exam. Questions will be asked about family medical history, especially about eye disease. * Blood samples will be collected. Other samples, such as saliva, tears, hair, stool, and urine, may be collected as needed. Adult participants may also provide a skin sample. * Tissue or fluid from eye collected as part of eye care or treatment may also be added to the database. * No treatment will be provided as part of this study.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 18, 2012
Status verified
Mar 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
650 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Cohort 1
    Participants with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal diseases.
  • Arm: Cohort 2
    Participants without any retinal diseases.

Primary Outcome Measure

The intent is to collect data on a variety of phenotypic parameters and to store biospecimens in a manner that permits a broad array of potential testing and experimentation in the future. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesdaMaryland20892
For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)
[email protected]
800-411-1222

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