NCT03635645NARecruiting
Experimental and Clinical Studies of Retinal Stimulation
University of Michigan
Start Date
10/30/2017
Completion Date
10/30/2023
Summary
The study will evaluate new methods of retinal stimulation and training with the goal of improving the visual ability of retinal prosthesis participants.
Detailed Description
The study will test new ways to make the retinal prosthesis visual perception easier with auditory-visual training and how to make the retinal prosthesis work better at perceiving shapes.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 25 years to 89 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be implanted with an Argus II Retinal Prosthesis system.
* Have 5 or more electrodes that create a perception with stimulation.
* Must be willing and able to comply with the protocol testing requirements.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects participating in another investigatory drug or device study
* Any disease or condition that prevents understanding or communication of informed consent, study demands, and testing protocols.
Interventions
DEVICE
New visual processing unit (VPU) with asymmetric waveforms
DEVICE
New VPU with bipolar stimulation
Conditions
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Locations
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
United States