Slowing the Degenerative Process, Long Lasting Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Retinitis Pigmentosa

April 17, 2007 updated by: Azienda Policlinico Umberto I
Our aim was to assess the role and usefulness of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a long lasting period, assessing its efficacy on rescuing retinal photoreceptors and preserving visual function in retinitis pigmentosa.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
      • Rome, Italy, 00161
        • Azienda Policlinico Umberto I

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with clearly hereditary RP (we performed to all of them genetic analysis for rhodopsin, and peripherin genes, only 4 patient with ADRP showed point mutation 3 on codon 135 and 1 on codon 347); best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ≥ 0.50 logMAR; visual field ≥ 3 degree diameter circle; recordable ERG.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Exclusion criteria were: patients with sporadic RP; BCVA ≤ 0.50 logMAR; visual field ≤ 3 degree diameter circle; not recordable ERG.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Azienda Policlinico Umberto I

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Enzo Maria Vingolo, PH.D., Policlinico Umberto I, Dipartimento di Oftalmologia

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 17, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 18, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 18, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 17, 2007

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SS01

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