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

To be considered for this study, you would need to have specific findings in your eye exams consistent with AMD, particularly with at least one 'large druse' – which are small yellow deposits under the retina. Your eyesight would also need to fall within a certain range, meaning it's not too good and not too bad, as measured by standard eye charts.

There are also reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you have certain electronic devices implanted in your body, like a pacemaker or some types of hearing or vision implants, you wouldn't be able to take part. Similarly, if you have metal implants close to where the treatment would be applied, or a history of seizures, severe dry eye, or uncontrolled diabetes, you wouldn't be suitable.

The study also cannot include individuals who have other eye conditions that might be confused with AMD, or if you've recently had other eye treatments like specific laser therapies or injections for a different type of AMD. If you smoke heavily or have done so recently, that would also exclude you.

If you decide to take part in this study, you would first have an initial period of treatments, followed by monthly follow-up treatments for about 11 months in total. This means you would be having treatment regularly over this period.

After your treatment period finishes, you would continue to visit the clinic once a month for another three months. So, in total, you could expect to be involved in the study for about 14 months. These monthly visits are for the medical team to check your eyes, see how you're responding to the treatment, and make sure everything is okay.