Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Early Age-related Macular Degeneration

Lead Sponsor:

Peking University

Conditions:

Age-related Macular Degeneration

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is to investigate the protective effects of supplemental lutein and zeaxanthin on early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients in China.

Detailed Description

Early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an early hallmark of irreversible vision impairment accompanying with senescence of macular. Given the fact in treatment, prevention strategy is thought...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • aged over 50 years, Chinese of the Han nationality
  • diagnosed as age-related macular degeneration
  • did not take lutein or zeaxanthin supplements in the past half a year
  • good general health
  • corrected visual acuity above 0.25 (20/80)
  • did not take optical laser or medical treatments

Exclusion

  • had other ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, macular pucker, optic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy etc.
  • had nervous system diseases, stroke, Type I diabetes
  • had diseases effected nutrients absorption, such as Crohn' s disease
  • had turbid ocular media or transplanted intraocular lenses
  • reported abnormal digestive condition

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01528605

Start Date

June 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

August 29 2014

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Haidian District

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, 100191