🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-25

Microcurrent Stimulation Therapy for Intermediate to Advanced Nonexudative Age-related Macular Degeneration (NCT06662162)

Microcurrent Stimulation Therapy for Intermediate to Advanced Nonexudative Age-related Macular Degeneration (i-SIGHT2): a Multicentre, Randomised, Sham-controlled, Double-masked, Clinical Device Trial.

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: i-Lumen Scientific AUS PTY LTD

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize the safety and effectiveness of the i-Lumen AMD transpalpebral microcurrent device and therapy in patients with intermediate to advanced nonexudative AMD. Participants will: * Undergo an initial loading regimen, followed by 7 maintenance over the course of 11 months. * Participants will return monthly through Month 14 (3 months post-last treatment) for evaluation and monitoring.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Retina Consultants San Diego — Poway, California

Age range: 60 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (13 Sites)

  • Retina Consultants San Diego — Poway, California
  • Retina Consultants PC — Manchester, Connecticut
  • University Retina & Macula Associates — Lemont, Illinois
  • Sierra Eye Associates — Reno, Nevada
  • Retina Associates of Cleveland — Beachwood, Ohio
  • Texas Retina Associates — Fort Worth, Texas
  • Tyler Retina Research Insitute — Tyler, Texas
  • Cerulea — East Melbourne, Victoria
  • Auckland Eye Limited — Remuera, Auckland
  • Queens University Belfast / Belfast City Hospital — Belfast,
  • King's College Hospital — London,
  • London North West University Healthcare — Middlesex,
  • Sunderland Eye Infirmary — Sunderland,

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (408) 440-7049

Email: mmundy@i-lumen.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗