DEPARTMENTS - CLINICAL RESEARCH

Rocky Mountain Eye Center is home to various clinical research trials. Several are part of nationwide efforts to identify technologies or treatments for preventing, stabilizing, or reversing sight-threatening disorders. We hope that the research we conduct will be beneficial to all of our patients in the future.

Clinical research trials are studies to test new drugs, biologics, and devices. They are carefully conducted and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Investigational substances or devices can be studied in humans only after they have been through rigorous laboratory and animal testing.

Our involvement in clinical trials stems from our desire to find the best treatment for our patients.

  Current Research Conducted at Rocky Mountain Eye Center:

Our Retinal Specialists, Drs. Brian Sippy, and James Randall are involved in three studies that give hope to those with age-related macular degeneration. These trials focus on the influence of the VEGF growth factor and its role in developing new blood vessels. Our purpose is to study the efficacy of the new drugs and how those drugs relate to vision loss and new blood vessel growth. These studies use intravitreal injections and/or Laser therapy to inhibit anti-VEGF agents.

In addition, our site offers two clinical studies for Retinal Vein Occlusion. The studies also focus on the influence of the VEGF growth factor and its role in developing new blood vessels as well as swelling (edema) of the central portion of the retina, known as the macula. The studies hopes to show that by using Anti-VEGF agents in the early stages of Retinal Vein Occlusion, vision can be stabilized or improved and new blood vessel growth can be arrested.

  How to Participate in a Clinical Trial at Rocky Mountain Eye Center, P.C.

Any eye care specialist can recommend a patient to be considered for a clinical research trial. Let your referring doctor know about the study that interests you. Your doctor can help decide if the study applies to your circumstances and can provide Rocky Mountain with useful information about your medical history.

Patients also should feel free to contact Rocky Mountain directly. If you think you might qualify for a study, please call the Clinical Trials Department at 406-541-3964.