Steinbeis Transfer Center eyetrial at the Centre of Ophthalmology

The “eyetrial” Steinbeis Transfer Center (STC) offers a novel portfolio of services revolving around consulting and coordination in clinical research. The main emphasis lies in improving medicines and the development of new therapies and new technical developments:

• Ophthalmology
• Sleep research
• Occupational medicine
• Travel medicine

Ophthalmology
Having coordinated a large number of clinical studies, eyetrail has earned a reputation as a professional partner on research projects in the field of ophthalmology. We offer:

• Equipment development and consulting
• Consulting on the selection of suitable methods and study design matched to your specific needs
• Planning of studies at the Department of Ophthalmology and other centers
• Support with administration and regulatory issues
• Implementation of studies adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Support with patient recruitment and the running of studies
• Ongoing support for all issues relating to studies at the Department of Ophthalmology
• Data management, statistical evaluation, final scientific reports

Special project on retinal implants
The eyetrail STC has been providing coordinating and consultation on a clinical study on retinal implants at the University of Tübingen Eye Clinic since 2004. Researchers involved in the project are working on an electronic chip that can be implanted under the retina of the human eye with the aim of restoring vision to many blind people who have lost their sight due to severe retinal degeneration (e.g. retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia). Sleep research
The Pupillographic Sleepiness Test, which was co-developed by the head of the eyetrial STC, has provided the institute with an effective instrument for objectively measuring people’s propensity to fall asleep. When used in sleep medicine, pupillography can help with the:

• Diagnosis and monitoring of treatment for sleep apnea and narcolepsy
• Assessment of insomnia

The technique has enabled the eyetrial STC to take part in a large number of successful occupational and travel medicine projects, as well as in psychological and sleep research. Occupational and travel medicine
The eyetrial STC conducts research into the negative impact of sleepiness on people’s performance at work and when driving. Most of its clinical studies focus on:

• Problem definition and analysis
• Sharing of knowledge of health issues (medical training)
• Industrial workplaces
• Prevention
• Early recognition
• Information/education
• Occupational road haulage
• Vehicle development

The studies carried out culminate in well-founded scientific recommendations and specific advice for industries and companies on:

• Suitable shift patterns
• Optimization of working environments
• Driving times and taking breaks from driving
• Prevention of sleepiness at the wheel
• Optimum design of vehicle environments
• Driver assistance systems for older drivers

Steinbeis Transfer Magazine

• Expertise and foresight – 15 successful years in ophthalmology (Transfer 3/2019)
  Steinbeis experts mark anniversary at Tübingen University
• Testing Eagle Eyes (Transfer 4/2015)
  The Steinbeis Foundation Transfer Award 2015

Yearbook Steinbeis Foundation´s Transfer Award – Löhn Award

• LUVIS – Standardized Conditions for Contrast Sensitivity Testing (Löhn Award 2015)

Steinbeis-Edition

• Wilhelm, Barbara (2007): "Über die Spontanoszillation der Pupille und ihre Beziehung zum zentralnervösen Aktivierungsniveau"

Videos

• LUVIS – Standardized Conditions for Contrast Sensitivity Testing (2015)