Augmented Macular Pigment-containing Nutraceutical and Central Visual Function

Last updated: September 30, 2022
Sponsor: University of the Incarnate Word
Overall Status: Trial Not Available

Phase

4

Condition

Glaucoma

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04676126
20-11-005
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to prospectively analyze changes in macular pigment optical density and dermal carotenoid levels as they relate to visual field function in patients prescribed a macular pigment-containing medical food (Lumega-Z), in combination with a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Glaucoma diagnosis (H40. *) with abnormal visual field as measured by 30-2 HumphreyPerimetry (mean deviation < -2.00)
  • Adequate IOP control (IOP > 7 mmHg and < 22 mmHg) by medical or surgical meansmeasured by Goldman Applanation Tonometry for at least 3 months
  • Visual field progression - decrease (more negative) in MD by 1.00 dB or more whencompared to prior HVF)
  • Refractive error ≤ 10 diopters and astigmatism ≤ 3 diopters

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BCVA worse than 20/200
  • Pt Is unable to tolerate MPOD, CS, dermal carotenoid measurement-taking procedures
  • Loss of IOP control requires surgical intervention
  • Patient already taking AREDS formula oral supplement
  • Patient taking medication or dietary supplements that may interact with LM ingredients
  • History of photosensitive epilepsy
  • History of penetrating ocular trauma or vitrectomy
  • History of ocular or orbital radiation therapy or is currently receiving chemotherapy
  • Women who are nursing, pregnant, or are planning pregnancy
  • Has a known adverse reaction (including sulfa allergy) and/or sensitivity to the studysupplement or its ingredients including: N-acetyl-cysteine, acetyl-L-carnitine,L-taurine, quercetin, Co-enzyme Q-10, lutein, meso zeaxanthin, zeaxanthin,astazanthin, lycopene, alpha-lipoic acid.
  • Currently enrolled in an investigational drug study or has used an investigationaldrug within 30 days prior to recruitment.
  • Is planning on having ocular surgery at any time throughout the study duration, or hadocular surgery < 3 months before enrollment
  • Native lens opacity ≥ grade 3 on ARLNS standard photograph
  • Blue light filter intraocular lens

Study Design

Study Start date:
May 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2022

Study Description

This is a prospective double-masked, randomized controlled trial which evaluates central visual field function as it relates to macular pigment optical density, contrast sensitivity, and dermal carotenoid levels in the presence of a commercial macular pigment-containing medical food (Lumega-Z). Participants will be randomized to twelve weeks of supplement + dorzolamide or twelve weeks of placebo. All packaging of supplement and dorzolamide and the placebo will be identical and distributed by a third party. Both subjects and the investigators examining patients will be masked to placebo and experimental group assignment.

Connect with a study center

  • Ophtalmology Clinic of William E Sponsel

    San Antonio, Texas 78215
    United States

    Site Not Available

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