๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-05-21

Prospective Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa (NCT04285398)

Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b Mutations

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: SparingVision

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is natural history study of rods and cones degenerations in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) caused by pathogenic mutations in RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b gene mutations.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UPMC Eye Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Ophthalmic examinations (OTHER)
  • Mobility Test (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • UPMC Eye Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • CHNO XV-XX Paris - CIC 1423 โ€” Paris,

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—