Plain-English translation of NCT05913063 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Age-Related Macular Degeneration research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new diagnostic approach for detecting age-related macular degeneration—a condition that affects central vision as people age. Instead of using traditional eye exams, researchers are using specially structured light patterns that work with how your eye naturally filters light. This new method may help doctors detect macular degeneration earlier and more accurately than current tests.
Current methods for detecting macular degeneration can be difficult for patients to understand and don't always give precise measurements. This trial exists to develop a better, easier diagnostic test that could help catch the condition sooner, when treatment options might be more effective.
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You will visit the research center to complete a vision test using special light patterns. A researcher will guide you through the test, which involves looking at different light patterns on a screen and describing what you see. The test is non-invasive and painless—there are no drugs, needles, or surgical procedures involved.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
Hong Kong
Sponsor
Centre for Eye and Vision Research
Collaborators
University of Waterloo, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
June 2023
Primary completion
July 2029
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Benjamin Thompson, PhD
Centre for Eye and Vision Research
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