for those of you with retinitis pigmentosa...

Category: Health and Wellness

Post 1 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Tuesday, 23-Jan-2007 19:59:58

Phase 2 clinical Trial of Retinal Cell Transplantation Enrolling patients for a Phase II clinical trial.
In a Phase II clinical trial, retinal transplantation is being tested in patients with retinitis pigmentosa or dry age-related macular degeneration.
Retinal transplantation refers to the placement of sheets of developing retinal and retinal pigment epithelial(RPE) cells into the subretinal space.
Preclinical studies and a positive outcome in a single patient have indicated that it may be possible to enhance retinal function through transplantation of healthy cells in patients with low or no vision. The research is being led by Dr. Norman D. Radtke of Louisville, Kentucky.
To participate a person must be at least 21 years of age, have no diabetes or glaucoma, and have vision of 20/200 or worse in one eye. The transplant is in that one eye only. Pregnancy rules out eligibility.
Patients will be required to travel to Louisville Kentucky for tests and examination during the pre- and post-operative period. Testing and surgical expenses will be covered. Anyone interested in more information should use the following contact information:
Ms. Mary Hilliard
Retina Vitreous Resource Center
3 Audubon Plaza Drive, Suite 240
Louisville, KY 40217
P: 502-636-2823
F: 502-634-1646
For appointments, 800-643-8197
Visit website
www.RVRC.com

Post 2 by Musical Ambition (I've got the gold prolific poster award, now is there a gold cup for me?) on Wednesday, 24-Jan-2007 9:38:08

Thanks Becky. I'm one who has RP. I don't know if I'd actually participate in something like this, because I'd be way too nervous, but it's great to hear that they're trying things to help. How did you hear about this?

Post 3 by blbobby (Ooo you're gona like this!) on Wednesday, 24-Jan-2007 15:11:45

This is good, thanks Becky.

Bob

Post 4 by Bryan (This site is so "educational") on Thursday, 25-Jan-2007 12:13:58

yes, thanks becky, will have to look into this,

Post 5 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Thursday, 25-Jan-2007 19:39:48

Leanne, it was sent to me by a friend who often passes along medical information she reads.

Post 6 by Bryan (This site is so "educational") on Friday, 26-Jan-2007 16:10:11

ok, got intouch with Ms. Mary Hilliard, they will be taking patients this spring, you will need a recent eye exam, so sooner you get intouch the better

Post 7 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Friday, 26-Jan-2007 16:46:58

Are you going to sign up, Bryan? If so, let us know what happens.

Post 8 by Musical Ambition (I've got the gold prolific poster award, now is there a gold cup for me?) on Saturday, 27-Jan-2007 10:24:32

Yeah, if you are, definitely keep us up-to-date on it. I'd love to hear about what goes on. I'd be too nervous to try it myself. I don't want to be someone's guinea pig. LOL