The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Vision in Patients With Albinism
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Official title
A Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial to Investigate the Effect of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Macular Pigment and Visual Function in Albinism - LUtein for VIsion in Albinism (LUVIA)
Brief summary
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The LUVIA study is a randomized placebo-controlled trial designed to investigate the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation on macular pigment and visual function in ocular or oculocutaneous albinism. Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation will be compared to a placebo (no treatment) gel pill over the period of 12 months, with study visits approximately every 3 months for the first year and a final visit 18 months after enrollment.
Study identification
- NCT ID
- NCT02200263
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Enrollment
- 10 participants
Conditions and interventions
Interventions
- Lutein plus Zeaxanthin Dietary Supplement
- Placebo Dietary Supplement
Dietary Supplement
Eligibility (public fields only)
- Age range
- 12 Years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Healthy volunteers not accepted
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Study timeline
- Start date
- Oct 31, 2014
- Primary completion
- Mar 31, 2018
- Completion
- Mar 31, 2018
- Last update posted
- Dec 27, 2018
2014 – 2018
United States locations
- U.S. sites
- 1
- U.S. states
- 1
- U.S. cities
- 1
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Baltimore | Maryland | 21287-9277 | — |
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- Last update posted Dec 27, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026
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