๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2024-11-27

Multicenter Clinical Study of the SING-IMT in Patients with Late-stage AMD (NCT05438732)

A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study of the Implantable Miniature Telescope, Model SING in Patients with Central Vision Impairment Associated with End-stage Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: VisionCare, Inc.

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

The objective of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of the smaller incision, new generation (SING), implantable miniature telescope (IMT) in patients with moderate-severe central vision loss due to late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Loma Linda University โ€” Loma Linda, California

Age range: 65 Years

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 (10 Sites)

  • Loma Linda University โ€” Loma Linda, California
  • Eye Physicians of Long Beach โ€” Long Beach, California
  • Sarasota Retina Institute โ€” Sarasota, Florida
  • Tallman Eye Associates โ€” Lawrence, Massachusetts
  • Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery โ€” Birmingham, Michigan
  • Vance Thompson Vision โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • Atlantic Eye Physicians โ€” Eatontown, New Jersey
  • Western Carolina Retinal Associates โ€” Asheville, North Carolina
  • Cleveland Clinic | Cole Eye Institute โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Methodist Eye Associates | Houston Methodist โ€” Houston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (714) 728-1575

Email: rkammer@samsaravision.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—