The Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Decompression Trial (IONDT) is a five year study designed to assess the safety and efficacy of optic nerve sheath decompression surgery (ONDS) for non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, diagnosed within one month of onset of visual symptoms. A standardized, common protocol for treatment and data collection will be used by all centers. This multicenter, randomized clinical trial is designed to compare differences in patients randomized to one of two treatment groups as follows: Treatment Group Treatment Sequences Patients 1. Test Treatment Optic Nerve Sheath 150 Decompression Surgery 2. Control Treatment Standard Medical Care 150 (No Surgery) The primary hypotheses to be addressed by this trial are: Is treatment with ONDS more effective than standard care in 1) restoring or 2) maintaining central visual acuity in patients with NAION? The primary outcome for this trial (change in visual acuity) will be measured using the New York Lighthouse chart. A gain of three or more lines of visual acuity (doubling of the visual angle) will be considered improvement. Secondary outcomes include: change in peripheral visual function (using standard Goldmann perimetry); and incidence of ophthalmic and systemic complications. Patients will be recruited over a two year period and followed for a minimum of one year. Study centers will include a Chairman's Center, 15 clinical centers, and centralized facilities, including a Coordinating Center, a reading center and a project office at the National Eye Institute.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Cooperative Clinical Research--Cooperative Agreements (U10)
Project #
3U10EY009582-03S1
Application #
2163230
Study Section
Vision Research and Training Committee (VSN)
Project Start
1992-06-15
Project End
1996-11-30
Budget Start
1994-06-01
Budget End
1996-11-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Allegheny-Singer Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
033098401
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15212
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