Title
Evaluation of a New Eye-specific Multivitamin Formula in Participants at Risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Clinical Evaluation of a Micronized, Lipid-based Carotenoid Supplement in Eyes With Retinal Drusen
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
Guardion Health Sciences, Inc.Study Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Retinal Drusen Age-related Macular Degeneration Macular DegenerationStudy Participants
79The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical benefits in visual function from dietary supplementation of the Lumega-Z carotenoid liquid-supplement in participants with drusen and at risk of AMD. The effects of Lumega-Z supplementation will be compared to an active comparator, the AREDS2 multivitamin.
A specially-formulated carotenoid supplement formula that utilizes a micronized, lipid-based liquid form of delivery.
A commercially-available multivitamin soft gel formula.
Participants assigned the study supplement Lumega-Z.
Participants assigned the AREDS2 supplement
Participants are determined ocular normal after clinical examination and do not have retinal drusen.
Inclusion Criteria: - patients with retinal drusen (as determined by clinical fundus photography examination) and dark adaptation recovery time of 6 to 10 minutes. Exclusion Criteria: presence of congenital retinal pathologies that may impact data collection prior history of retinal-detachment or vitreo-retinal surgeries with any complications best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or worse