Clinical Trials Directory

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This study is being done to learn more about a vision problem called age related macular degeneration. It focuses on a late stage form called geographic atrophy, which can slowly damage vision. Researchers will follow people for at least six months and do tests to see how their vision changes over time. They will also look at genes, inflammation in the body, and lifestyle factors to see if these are linked to how the disease gets better or worse. The goal is to better understand this condition and help improve care in the future.

We are doing this study to learn more about how different factors affect people with two types of dry eye conditions: Sjögren's dry eye (SjD) and non-Sjögren's dry eye. Specifically, we want to know how neurotrophic keratitis (a condition where the cornea loses sensation) versus the severity of tear film and eye surface issues impact the structure and function of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye). We also want to find out if having dry eyes leads to less feeling in the cornea, and if this reduced feeling is linked to eye pain or pain in other parts of the body.

We are doing this study to compare the outcomes of people who get their after-transplant care in the hospital versus in their home. This study is important to learn if getting after-transplant care in a patient's home can lead to better outcomes.

We are doing this study learn more about how we can identify potential biomarkers in your eyes that may let us predict and/or diagnose one or more illnesses or medical conditions. Although we will not be able to make these diagnoses now, one day in the future we may be able to use the information we have learned now to make these diagnoses in other people:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Parkinson's disease
• Frontotemporal dementia
• Dementia of Lewy body
• Multiple sclerosis
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• PTSD
• ALS
• Huntington's
• Down syndrome

We are doing this study to collect blood donations from those who have HIV to make sure laboratories across the United States and other countries are testing their blood to know and help support the course of HIV and other infectious diseases of the immune system as well as look at possible vaccines.

We are doing this study to develop and test a nurse-delivered program for women who are experiencing premature and early menopause after cancer. The study's program includes personalized menopause health education and skills training to help manage menopause symptoms.