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Experimental and Clinical Studies of Retinal Stimulation

Experimental and Clinical Studies of Retinal Stimulation

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25-89 years
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Phase N/A

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Overview

The study will evaluate new methods of retinal stimulation and training with the goal of improving the visual ability of retinal prosthesis participants.

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

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.

Study details
    Retinitis Pigmentosa

NCT03635645

University of Michigan

14 October 2025

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