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Atrophic Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treated With Intravitreal Injections of Umbilical Cord Blood Platelet-rich Plasma (CB-PRP): a Pilot Study

Atrophic Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treated With Intravitreal Injections of Umbilical Cord Blood Platelet-rich Plasma (CB-PRP): a Pilot Study

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65 years and older
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Phase N/A

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Overview

The objective of the study will be to evaluate the efficacy of intravitreal injections of Umbilical Cord Blood Platelet-rich Plasma (CB-PRP) in order to reduce or stabilize the atrophic progression in dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥65 years
  • Bilateral dry-AMD
  • ETDRS-corrected visual acuity between (or equal to) 1/10 and 4/10
  • No concomitant ocular pathology (e.g., Glaucoma, amblyopia) or systemic pathology that would result in a BIAS for primary goal assessment
  • Signature of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 65 years
  • Pregnancy
  • Previous inflammatory/infectious events involving the eyes
  • Eye trauma, diabetes, or disease potentially damaging to the visual system, even in the absence of impairment at the time of intake
  • Previous intravitreal treatments.
  • Refusal to sign informed consent.

Study details
    Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration

NCT05706896

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

14 October 2025

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