Status:
COMPLETED
Cross-over Comparison of Gabapentin and Memantine as Treatment for Acquired Nystagmus
Lead Sponsor:
Case Western Reserve University
Conditions:
Nystagmus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Involuntary oscillations of the eyes (nystagmus) impairs vision so that affected patients, who have neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) , cannot read or watch TV. Two medicines have...
Detailed Description
The study entails careful measurements of visual acuity and precise measurements of eye movements, using a contact lens device (magnetic search coil method). In this way, it is possible to make object...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult (18 years or older) males or females with acquired nystagmus that is degrading their vision
Exclusion
- Pregnant women
- Individuals who cannot describe their visual symptoms, cooperate with testing, or give informed consent
- Individuals with intolerance of gabapentin or memantine
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00928954
Start Date
February 1 2005
End Date
May 1 2009
Last Update
July 29 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106