Clinical Trial: TLR-9 Antagonism in Steroid Resistant Optic Neuritis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Outcomes of TLR-9 Antagonism in Steroid Resistant Optic Neuritis; A Pilot Study

Brief Summary: Although idiopathic steroid resistant optic neuritis is very uncommon, there is no established treatment protocol for such patients. Toll like receptors (TLRs) especially TLR-9 has been shown to play a role in the pathogenesis of optic neuritis. This small case series aims to determine whether immunomodulators directed specifically at TLR-9(i.e. TLR-9 antagonism)play any role in improving the visual function in such patients.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Sudhalkar Eye Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Improvement in all aspects of visual function [ Time Frame: upto 6 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

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Information By: Sudhalkar Eye Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: August 25, 2011
Date Started: July 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 26, 2011
Last Verified: August 2011