Investigation of Macular Pigment Augmentation on Dark Adaptation

October 26, 2010 updated by: University of Alabama at Birmingham
The study will evaluate whether taking a nutritional supplement designed to increase macular pigment in the eye can improve a person's ability to adjust to darkness. Patients will be assigned to take either a placebo or nutritional supplement for 8 months. Vision will be assessed at baseline, 4 months, and 8 months.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The study design is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled intervention study that will evaluate whether macular pigment augmentation improves the speed of dark adaptation. Two groups of participants will be enrolled, old adults with normal vision and early age-related macular degeneration patients. Macular pigment will be augmented using EyePromise RESTORE (ZeaVision, Inc). EyePromise RESTORE is a nutritional supplement that has been found to increase macular pigment levels in some users. Macular pigment level and the speed of dark adaptation (how fast a person adjusts to the dark) will be assessed at baseline, 4-months, and 8-months. Fundus appearance will be assessed at baseline and 8-months follow-up.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

13

Phase

  • Phase 4

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

  • United States
    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
        • UAB School of Optometry

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 60 to 80 years old
  • < +- 4.00 diopters spherical equivalent
  • normal eye health or early age-related macular degeneration

Exclusion Criteria:

  • neurological conditions that can impair vision
  • diabetes

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: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Comparator
Dietary supplement: ZeaVision EyePromise Restore
Vitamin C 120mg, Vitamin E 60IU, Zinc 15mg, Fish Oil 250mg, Omega 3 125mg, Alphaliploic acid 10mg, Zeaxanthin 8mg,mixed tocopherols 6mg, lutein 4mg,
Dietary supplement: Multivitamin
Vitamin C 120mg, Vitamin E 60IU, Zinc 15mg, Fish Oil 250mg, Omega 3 125mg, Alphaliploic acid 10mg, mixed tocopherols 6mg, lutein 4mg,

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Dark Adaptation
Time Frame: Measured 3 times over 8 months
Measured 3 times over 8 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Macular Pigment Density
Time Frame: Measured 3 times over 8 months
Measured 3 times over 8 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Collaborators

ZeaVision, Inc.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Leo P Semes, O.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 22, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 24, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 27, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 26, 2010

Last Verified

October 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • F070410002

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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