Clinical Trials
We are actively recruiting patients for studies in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, the University of North Carolina, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
We are currently enrolling participants for the following clinical trials:
1.) Patients with chronic pain syndrome and associated ocular pain:
A study on a Veterans Administration population showed that chronic pain syndromes are often linked to ocular pain (PMID 29392243). This pain is believed to be more neuropathic than nociceptive, making it a form of centralized neuropathic pain. This research is survey-based and involves assessing ocular pain in patients with chronic pain syndromes.
JHM IRB00129916: A Survey-Based Study of Dry-Eye Associated Ocular Pain in Chronic Pain Syndromes. P.I.: W.S. Anderson. Approved 5/12/2017. Expires 5/10/2020.
2.) Improving African-American glaucoma patient involvement in visits and outcomes:
This research focuses on services provided to African-American patients with glaucoma. The goal is to enhance communication between providers and patients about glaucoma care. Eligible participants who choose to enroll will receive compensation for their time. Participation is voluntary.
For more information, contact Ms. Abena Adjei at aaadjei@email.unc.edu.
UNC IRB 17-0688: Research recordings, surveys, interviews, and focus groups aimed at improving African-American glaucoma patient involvement. P.I.: Nacire Garcia. Approved 02/06/2019. Expires 05/02/2020.
3.) Patients undergoing cataract surgery:
A cataract is the clouding of the intraocular crystalline lens, which focuses light onto the retina. This condition can gradually impair vision and, if untreated, may lead to blindness. Modern cataract surgery not only removes the cataract but also replaces it with an intraocular lens (IOL).
There are various types of IOLs, including monofocal, multifocal, accommodative, extended depth-of-focus, and astigmatism-correcting lenses. The aim of this study is to understand the visual symptoms experienced by cataract surgery patients and assess improvements through a patient-reported survey. Eligible participants will receive compensation for their time.
UCLA IRB00000051: Field Test of a Survey on Patient Experience with Intraocular Lenses. P.I.: Julie Brown. Approved 4/17/2019. Expires 2021.
