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- Clinical Trial NCT00447993
A Study of Encapsulated Cell Technology (ECT) Implant for Patients With Late Stage Retinitis Pigmentosa
A Phase II/III Study of Encapsulated Human NTC-201 Cell Implants Releasing Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) for Participants With Retinitis Pigmentosa Using Visual Acuity as the Primary Outcome
The purpose of this study is to look at the safety and effectiveness of CNTF implants on vision in persons with retinitis pigmentosa, Usher type II & III, and Choroideremia. This research is being done because there are no effective therapies for people with these retinal degenerations. They are genetic disorders that affect our ability to see at night, and later cause tunnel vision and loss of central vision. Retinal degenerations affect the retina, a light sensitive layer of cells in the back of the eye. Slowly over time, these cells die and cause permanent loss of vision.
The implant is a small capsule that contains human retinal pigment epithelium cells. These cells have been given the ability to make CNTF and release it through the capsule membrane into the surrounding fluid. This study will look at the effect of the implant on vision loss by retinitis pigmentosa, Usher type II & III, and Choroideremia. In this study, two different CNTF dose levels will be used: a high dose and a low dose in one eye, as well as a sham (or placebo) surgery in the other eye.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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California
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Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
- Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group
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Sacramento, California, United States, 95817
- University of Califoria, Davis
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San Francisco, California, United States, 94143-0730
- University of California, San Francisco
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Florida
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Hollywood, Florida, United States, 33021-6746
- Retina Group of Florida
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32216-1480
- University of Florida
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Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
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Michigan
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48105
- Kellogg Eye Center
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Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455-0501
- University of Minnesota
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New York
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New York, New York, United States, 10016
- NY University Medical Center
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Oregon
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Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239-4197
- Casey Eye Institue
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Tennessee
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38163
- The Hamilton Eye Institute
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Texas
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Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231
- Retina Foundation of Southwest
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Utah
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84112
- University of Utah
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
Criteria for patients to qualify for the study include, but are not limited to:
- Over 18 years of age, and less than 68 years of age
- Diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome Type 2 or 3 or Choroideremia
- Visual acuity no better than 20/63 and no worse than 20/320
- Reduced electrical responses from the retina (ERG) and loss of peripheral vision
Exclusion Criteria:
The following criteria will exclude patients from the study:
- Pregnant or lactating females, or females planning to become pregnant during the study or not using an acceptable method of contraception.
- Retinitis pigmentosa caused by a classic syndrome, including Usher Type I
- Other eye diseases including advanced cataract.
- Chronic systemic disease requiring continuous treatment with systemic steroids, immunosuppressive medications or insulin.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: 1 NT-501
High Dose Implant
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High Dose
Other Names:
Low Dose
Other Names:
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Experimental: 2 NT-501
Low Dose Implant
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High Dose
Other Names:
Low Dose
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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The primary outcome is the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) using the Electronic Visual Acuity (EVA) technology at month 12.
Time Frame: 12 months
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12 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Longer-term observations of change in visual acuity, disease modification, BCVA, ERG, optical coherence tomography, inflammation, and vision-related quality of life(NEI-VFQ25).
Time Frame: 18 months
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18 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Director: Weng Tao, M.D., PhD, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Birch DG, Weleber RG, Duncan JL, Jaffe GJ, Tao W; Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor Retinitis Pigmentosa Study Groups. Randomized trial of ciliary neurotrophic factor delivered by encapsulated cell intraocular implants for retinitis pigmentosa. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013 Aug;156(2):283-292.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2013.03.021. Epub 2013 May 10.
- Kauper K, McGovern C, Sherman S, Heatherton P, Rapoza R, Stabila P, Dean B, Lee A, Borges S, Bouchard B, Tao W. Two-year intraocular delivery of ciliary neurotrophic factor by encapsulated cell technology implants in patients with chronic retinal degenerative diseases. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2012 Nov 1;53(12):7484-91. doi: 10.1167/iovs.12-9970.
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- CNTF 3
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