Uveitis clinical trials at University of California Health
8 in progress, 4 open to eligible people
Mindfulness Approach for Reducing Anxiety and Gloom in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
The proposed study is a block-randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a digital meditation and mindfulness practice on mental health in patients with non-infectious uveitis.
at UCSF
OCS-01 in Subjects With Uveitis Related and Post Surgical Macular Edema
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
The goal of the LEOPARD clinical trial is to investigate a new kind of steroid eye drops, OCS-01. Macular edema is a condition in which there is collection of fluid (edema) in the back of the eye (Macula) and it can lead to severe loss of vision. Among other causes, macular edema can happen because of a disease of the eye called Uveitis, and also after eye surgery. Treatment of macular edema remains a challenge as the condition may persist for several months and may lead to irreversible changes in the eye and poor vision. In the LEOPARD study the investigators wish to see how safe is the study drug (OCS-01) and how well it works, in resolving the fluid collection in the eye in patients with Uveitis or in patients who have had eye surgery. Participants will undergo detailed eye exam, and record their eye and medical history to see what their disease status is and if they can be included in the study based on the study criteria. If included, they will take the study drug OCS-01 in different doses for 24 weeks. During the study period, they will have regular eye exams to ensure their safety and to assess the usefulness of the study drug.
at UCLA
Ocular Pathogen and Transcriptome Investigation Using Comprehensive Sequencing
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
This is a multi-center randomized controlled evaluator-masked trial designed to compare metagenomic deep sequencing (MDS) versus standard of care testing for improvement of outcomes for intraocular infections. Patients with presumed intraocular infections who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized to receive MDS testing results or not to receive MDS testing results. All patients will receive standard-of-care testing to guide management. Enrolled patients will be followed at week 2, week 3-6 (randomization visit), and at 4 weeks after the randomization visit. The proportions of patients who received the appropriate therapy and the proportions of patients with improved outcome will be compared between arms. Patient quality of life, MDS performance, and the provider certainly of belief will be collected.
at UC Davis UCLA UCSF
Systemic and Topical Antivirals for Control of Cytomegalovirus Anterior Uveitis: Treatment Outcomes
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is generally a latent and asymptomatic infection in healthy, immunocompetent individuals. In immunocompromised patients CMV is well known to cause a retinitis that can lead to blindness. In immunocompetent patients, however, CMV can cause recurrent inflammation in the front of the eye (anterior uveitis). CMV anterior uveitis produces complications including pain, glaucoma, corneal failure, and vision loss. CMV anterior uveitis is commonly misdiagnosed as a non-infectious anterior uveitis and treated as such, which can beget further complications. Diagnosis requires directed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. While antiviral therapy exists for CMV, identifying the appropriate therapy has been challenging because no randomized trials comparing routes of therapy (particularly oral or topical) have been performed. Oral antiviral therapy of CMV carries blood and kidney side effects that requires laboratory monitoring. Topical therapy has been reported to be effective, but no consensus as to the appropriate drug concentration exists. Here we propose a double-masked randomized controlled clinical trial comparing the efficacy of oral valganciclovir, topical ganciclovir 2%, and placebo for the treatment of PCR-proven CMV anterior uveitis. This pilot study will provide valuable information concerning the treatment of CMV anterior uveitis with oral and topical medications, including effective concentrations and side-effect profile. The information obtained from this study will help inform future larger clinical trials in CMV anterior uveitis.
at UCSF
Brepocitinib in Adults With Active Non-Infectious Non-Anterior Uveitis
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
This study will evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of oral brepocitinib in participants with active intermediate, posterior, or pan non-infectious uveitis (NIU).
at UCLA
Adalimumab in JIA-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
The proposed study is a stratified, block-randomized, double-masked, controlled trial to determine the feasibility of discontinuing adalimumab treatment in patients with quiescent uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or chronic anterior uveitis (CAU).
at UC Davis UCSF
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
Non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitides are chronic, potentially-blinding diseases. Vision-threatening cases require long-term therapy with oral corticosteroids and immunosuppression. Based upon preliminary data, adalimumab, a fully-human, anti-TNF-α monoclonal antibody, now US FDA-approved for uveitis treatment, may be a superior corticosteroid-sparing agent than conventional immunosuppressive drugs. The ADVISE Trial is multicenter randomized, parallel-treatment, comparative effectiveness trial comparing adalimumab to conventional (small molecule) immunosuppression for corticosteroid spring in the treatment of non-infectious, intermediate, posterior, and panuveitides.
at UCLA UCSF
Pivotal Study of Izokibep in Non-infectious, Intermediate-, Posterior- or Pan-uveitis
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
Izokibep is a small protein molecule that acts as a selective, potent inhibitor of interleukin-17A, to which it binds with high affinity. This study investigates izokibep in subjects with active non-infectious, intermediate-, posterior- or pan-uveitis requiring high-dose steroids.
at UCLA
Our lead scientists for Uveitis research studies include Nisha Acharya, MD, MS Gary Holland John Gonzales Thuy Doan, MD, PhD Edmund Tsui, MD.
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