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Macular Pigment Measurements in Eye & Other Tissues

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · Jan 12, 2017

Trial Information

Current as of July 09, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how nutrition affects the eye and skin, focusing on a group of nutrients called carotenoids, which are found in colorful fruits and vegetables. The researchers want to find out how to measure the levels of these carotenoids in the eye and skin without needing to do any invasive procedures. They’ll also look at carotenoid levels in the blood for some participants.

Anyone aged 7 or older who is having a routine eye exam at the Moran Eye Center can join the study, especially those with a specific eye condition called adult vitelliform dystrophy, which can be mistaken for early age-related macular degeneration. If you decide to participate, you’ll help researchers learn more about how nutrition impacts eye health, and you’ll be contributing to important research that could benefit others in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Any patient age 7 or older, undergoing routine dilated ophthalmology examinations at the Moran Eye Center will be eligible to participate.
  • Patients with adult vitelliform dystrophy. (This condition initially presents in adulthood as bilateral subtle and often asymptomatic macular lesions, which are often misdiagnosed as early age-related macular degeneration (AMD)).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients under age 7 will not be eligible to participate.

About University Of Utah

The University of Utah is a prestigious research institution known for its commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a robust infrastructure that supports a wide range of biomedical research initiatives, the university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and community partners, the University of Utah aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective therapies and interventions, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and contributing to the advancement of medical science.

Locations

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Paul Bernstein, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Utah Moran Eye Center

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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