Telescope Exchange Study
Recruiting
VisionCare's Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT, intraocular telescope or telescope) is indicated for monocular implantation to improve vision in eyes of patients at least 65 years of age with severe to profound vision impairment caused by bilateral central scotomas associated with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Patients with end-stage AMD who have undergone bilateral cataract removal and intraocular lens placement are currently contraindicated for telescope surgery. These... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
65 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/25/2018
Locations: Eye Specialty Group, Memphis, Tennessee
Conditions: Age-related Macular Degeneration
Cryoablation of Small Breast Tumors in Early Stage Breast Cancer
Recruiting
This study examines the use of cryoablation as an alternative to surgery in the treatment of early stage invasive breast cancer. The hypothesis is that cryoablation will complete ablation and destroy the tumor in a selected population of women who may otherwise be adequately treated with surgery.
Gender:
Female
Ages:
50 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/19/2018
Locations: Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
Conditions: Breast Cancer
Efficacy of Implantable Defibrillator Therapy After a Myocardial Infarction
Recruiting
This study will assess whether an implantable defibrillator will increase the likelihood of survival in patients who have had a heart attack in the prior 5 years, have abnormal test results from a 24 hour heart monitor, and who have low normal heart function.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
07/07/2016
Locations: St. Thomas Research Institute, Nashville, Tennessee
Conditions: Myocardial Infarction, Sudden Death