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Department of Ophthalmology

The Clinical Trials Program

Finding new ways to fight vision loss

The Clinical Trials Team (from left): Afif Martini, MD, Lindreth DuBois, MEd, MMSc, Olga Ostretsova, MD, Judith Tribe, Alcides Fernandes Filho, MD, Donna Leef, MMSc, COMT, Ying Li, MD, PhD, Stephanie Roma Photo: Moore

Cross-certified for numerous studies, Emory Eye Center's clinical coordinators are proficient in several visual function examination techniques, including the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) assessment. They are also trained in ophthalmic photography, anterior and posterior OCT imaging, and ultrasonography. All clinical trials staff have extensive experience in compassionate use, investigator-initiated, and multiple-phase studies.

The following list of clinical trials is updated on a regular basis to reflect new, ongoing, and closed opportunities. To gain more information about any trial, contact the coordinator listed, or visit the www.clinicaltrials.gov link listed for that trial. 




Advanced facilities and research capacity 

The Emory Eye Center's Clinical Trials Program is invested in identifying new pathways to vision health. Our approach combines compassion with a comprehensive assessment of the best and most viable options in translational research. 
Among our resources:
  • Visual acuity rooms designed and certified to accommodate multiple studies, and include 4-meter exam lane, ETDRS, electronic visual acuity testing (EVA), and specialized lighting on rheostats that meets any protocol-specific lighting requirements;
  • Monitoring rooms that are technologically equipped and connected to meet a full range of data monitoring and presentation needs;
  • Access to Humphrey, Octopus, Goldmann, and Nidek microperimetry visual field equipment
  • Imaging equipment that performs all external, anterior, and posterior ocular segment photography, including
    • angiography,
    • videography,
    • composite photography (Topcon Zeiss),
    • anterior and posterior segment OCT and OCTA (Cirrus, Heidelberg Spectralis, Optos ),
    • corneal topography (Zeiss Atlas, Oculus Pentacam),
    • B&L orbscan (Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer),
    • specular microscopy (Konan),
    • corneal hysteresis Reichert ORA 3,
    • optical biometry (Lenstar, IOL Master) and diagnostic and biometric ultrasonography (immersion and non-contact A).
  • Dedicated on-site, multifocal electrophysiology testing and advanced color vision testing and dark adaptation equipment,
  • A CLIA-based protocol for the collection, centerfuging, and aliquoting of all specimens, 
  • The capacity to store all specimens in temperature-monitored freezers that range from -20F to -80F,
  • The employment of IATA-certified personnel to conduct the packing and shipping of research specimens,
  • A working relationship with Emory's Investigational Drug Service which uses Vestigo to track the receipt, storage, monitoring and dispensing of all investigational products,
  • Research staff that has completed Good Clinical Practice certifications to comply with federal standards.