Clinical Trials
The Vision Research Coordinating Center (VRCC) is a joint collaboration between the UH Eye Institute and the CWRU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The center was established in 2004 to coordinate all ophthalmic clinical trials contracted through UH or CWRU. Descriptions of some of the current clinical trials are listed below, categorized by area:
Cornea & Contact Lens Studies
Genetic susceptibility to contact lens-related microbial keratitis
Post Corneal Transplant - Scleral Lens Wear Study
Zoster eye disease study (ZEDS)
Kowa Study
Genetic factors in keratoconus study
Soft Contact Lens Study
Retina Studies
DRCR Protocol AC
Aflibercept vs. Bevacizumab with deferred aflibercept for diabetic macular edema
Oxurion NV Study
A Phase 2, randomized, multicenter study to assess the dose level of multiple THR 149 injections and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of THR-149 versus aflibercept for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME)
IONIS-FB-LRX Study
Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Doses of IONIS-FB-LRX in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration