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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 21-011136
About this study
To evaluate Subjects with Geographic Atrophy (GA), secondary to age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by sequencing selected genes associated with AMD. Subjects who meet eligibility criteria will have the option to participate in ongoing or future Gyroscope Therapeutics Limited (Gyroscope) sponsored studies.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged ≥ 55 years.
- Able and willing to give consent to study participation.
- Presence of unilateral or bilateral GA, secondary to AMD.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History or evidence of choroidal neovascularisation (for example, wet AMD) in both eyes. Subjects with CNV in only one eye may be included after approval from Gyroscope.
- Currently receiving active treatment for CNV in either eye.
- Presence of severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or worse in either eye.
- Have received any investigational product for the treatment of GA within the past 6 months, or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) other than nutritional supplements such as the age-related eye disease study formula.
- Received gene/cell therapy at any time previously.
- Have any other significant ocular or non-ocular medical or psychiatric condition which,in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the Subject at risk or may influence the results of the study.
Eligibility last updated 10/22/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
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