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Study NCT ID:
NCT03381235
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2018-12-26
First Post:
2017-12-13
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Exercise and RP (AVAMC and Emory)
Sponsor:
Emory University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Exercise on Progression of Disease and Quality of Life in Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa - a Small Pilot Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2018-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to look in humans at the relationship between moderate or little exercise and their potential effects on the retina in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).
Detailed Description:
Human studies have shown that regular exercise may have positive effects on common degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Exercise has also shown to improve conditions the eye such as macular degenerations, glaucoma, and cataracts. Mice with retinal degeneration which were exposed to exercise showed that it helped to slow the rate of degeneration. The purpose of this study is to look in humans at the relationship between moderate or little exercise and their potential effects on the retina in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: