Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Subjects
The macular pigment (MP) in humans consists of the yellow, blue-absorbing carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are contained in vegetables and fruits. The highest concentrations of lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the fovea. Since light entering the eye passes through the MP before reaching the photo receptors it absorbs a significant portion of short-wavelength light. There is evidence that these absorbing properties of the MP as well as the ability of inactivating highly reactive oxygen species are protective for the retina.
Measurement of macular pigment is difficult and the investigators have recently proposed a way of measuring macular pigment optical density (MPOD) based on optical reflectometry. There is increased interest in these measurements in the recent years, because a number of studies has provided evidence that low fruit and vegetable consumption increases the risk of age related macular degeneration (AMD). The present study investigates MP optical density (OD) in healthy volunteers and is used to form a database.
Furthermore the nutritional habits and the influence on MP density will be evaluated.
調査の概要
状態
条件
研究の種類
入学 (実際)
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Vienna、オーストリア、1090
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
サンプリング方法
調査対象母集団
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy subjects without any signs of AMD
- Age between 18 and 90 years, (20 subjects aged between 18 and 40, 20 subjects aged between 41 and 50, 20 subjects aged between 51 and 60, 20 subjects aged between 61 and 70, 20 subjects aged between 71 and 80, 20 subjects aged between 81 and 90)
- Clear non-lenticular ocular media
- Visual acuity > 0.6
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any sign of AMD, or another retinal or optic nerve head disease
- Ocular surgery within the last 6 months
- Treatment with photosensitizing drugs
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
コホートと介入
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20 healthy subjects between 18 and 40 years
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20 healthy subjects between 41 and 50 years
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20 healthy subjects between 51 and 60 years
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20 healthy subjects between 61 and 70 years
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20 healthy subjects between 71 and 80 years
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20 healthy subjects between 81 and 90 years
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
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MPOD as measured with optical reflectometry
時間枠：1 year
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1 year
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協力者と研究者
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研究開始
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研究の完了 (実際)
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学習記録の更新
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最終確認日
詳しくは
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