Diabetic retinopathy

This study tests an experimental drug called THN391, given as an injection into the eye, for people with diabetic macular edema (DME) — a condition where fluid builds up in the retina due to diabetes, causing vision loss. The trial involves 21 adults aged 18 to 80 with DME and vi…

This phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called MK-8748 can treat diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition where fluid builds up in the retina and blurs vision. About 960 adults with DME will receive either MK-8748 or the standard treatment aflibercept via eye injec…

This study tests a one-time gene therapy called surabgene lomparvovec (Sura-vec) for diabetic retinopathy, a common eye problem from diabetes that can lead to blindness. About 576 adults with moderate-to-severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy will receive either the gene t…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called RO7663498, given as an injection into the eye, for people with diabetic retinopathy. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. About 30 participants will receive multiple doses to see if it i…

This trial investigates whether people with diabetic macular edema can safely monitor their vision and eye health at home instead of making frequent hospital visits. Participants use a home vision tester and a portable eye scanner every four weeks, with results sent to their doct…

This study tests whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a safe supplement, can reduce oxidative stress and improve eye health in people with type 2 diabetes who have mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy. About 76 adults aged 18-70 will take NAC to see if it lowers damage to blood vess…

This study tests a free rideshare program (PRONTO-EYE) to help diabetic retinopathy patients with Medicaid get to their eye appointments. Researchers will see if offering transportation helps patients attend visits more regularly. The pilot includes 60 English-speaking adults who…

This study tests whether newer diabetes drugs (SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors) can delay or prevent diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can lead to vision loss. Researchers will compare these newer drugs to older treatments in 70 people with type 2 diabetes. The goal…

This study compares having one laser treatment versus several sessions for a serious diabetic eye condition that can cause blindness. Researchers want to see which approach is safer and works better. The study will involve 40 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have this ey…

This study tests whether levosulpiride, a drug already used for other conditions, can safely improve vision and reduce retinal swelling in people with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. About 120 adults aged 40-69 with mild to moderate eye damage will receive either…

This early-stage trial tests an oral drug called MS-553 in 45 people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. Participants take the drug daily for 8 weeks. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measure changes…

This study tests whether giving diabetes doctors specific care recommendations when their patients have eye problems from diabetes can help lower blood sugar. About 336 adults with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Bangladesh will take part. Doctors in one group get eye test r…

This study tests whether automated voice messages reminding people with diabetes about their appointments, plus free reading glasses, can increase attendance at diabetes and eye exams. 640 adults recently diagnosed with diabetes in Bangladesh will take part. The goal is to see if…

This trial evaluates an artificial intelligence system designed to automatically detect signs of diabetic retinopathy in retinal photographs. Researchers will compare the AI's performance against experienced ophthalmologists using a large set of eye images from adults with the co…

This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence system called VeriSee can help doctors diagnose age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy from standard eye photos. The AI analyzes the images and provides instant results for the ophthalmologist to consider. Res…

This study tests whether an AI tool (VeriSee) can help doctors detect two common causes of vision loss—diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration—earlier than standard exams. About 4,300 adults with diabetes or aged 50+ will be randomly assigned to AI-assisted scre…

This study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively screen for diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) in 400 children with type 1 diabetes. Each child will have their eyes examined using an AI-powered camera, standard eye exams, and a detailed scan. The researche…

This study tests whether using an AI-driven retinal camera during regular diabetes checkups can increase the number of young people screened for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Researchers will enroll 500 youth with type 1, type 2, or cystic fibrosis-related d…

This study is testing a home-based eye-tracking system called AVIGA to see if it can detect when wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) comes back. Sixty adults aged 50-99 who are being treated for wet AMD will use the AVIGA device at home, and its accuracy will be compared t…

This study tests a special camera that takes detailed images of the retina using many wavelengths of light. Researchers hope it can find early signs of eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. About 1,000 adults in Melbourne, Austral…

This study will enroll nearly 3,000 people with type 2 diabetes to improve how diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease) is diagnosed and managed. Researchers will use eye exams, blood tests, and continuous glucose monitors to build better models for predicting and treating the condi…

This study tests whether an AI software can help doctors spot diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease caused by diabetes) earlier. About 340 adults with type 2 diabetes who have not been diagnosed with eye disease will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or standard car…

This study tests a new dye called MB-102 for taking pictures of the back of the eye (retina) to diagnose conditions like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. About 10 adults with healthy or diseased eyes will receive both the new dye and a standard dye to compare safety…

This study is testing whether an AI-based eye screening program can help detect glaucoma and other eye conditions in people visiting community health centers. About 1,800 adults at higher risk for glaucoma will get a quick eye scan using an AI tool called AI-RONA. If the screenin…

This study compares a technology-enhanced eye exam to a standard optometric exam for detecting three leading causes of blindness: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. About 900 adults at a Federally Qualified Health Center will be randomly assigned to one of the two exa…

This study checks if an AI software named DRISTi can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye disease, in people with diabetes. About 900 participants will have their eye images analyzed by both DRISTi and a human reading center. The goal is to see if the AI matches …

This study compares two ways of screening for diabetic eye disease: using artificial intelligence to read retinal photos versus having eye doctors review them. About 922 adults with diabetes will get their eyes photographed in a primary care clinic. The goal is to see if AI can m…

This study tests an artificial intelligence system called iPredict-DR that analyzes retinal photos to detect diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. Researchers will enroll 922 adults with diabetes at primary care and endocrinology clinics. The AI's accuracy will be c…

This trial tests whether a community-based screening program using advanced eye imaging (OCT, fundus photography, and pressure checks) can prevent vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma better than simple vision tests alone. About 60…

Researchers are testing an experimental oral drug called BGE-102 in adults with diabetic macular edema, a condition where fluid leaks into the center of the retina and blurs vision. The trial enrolls about 180 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and center-involved DME. Partici…

This early-phase trial tests whether a one-hour occupational therapy session—teaching strategies like better lighting, contrast, and organizational tools—can help people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma manage their medications. Fifty parti…

This study tests whether taking 3 mg of melatonin each night for 8 weeks can improve sleep and daily body rhythms in people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will track sleep patterns and hormone levels in 42 adults aged 40-65 with type 2 diabetes and moderate eye damage. Th…

This study looks at whether repairing blocked leg blood vessels within 48 hours helps heal foot ulcers in people with type 2 diabetes faster than waiting for a scheduled procedure. About 200 adults with diabetic foot sores will be randomly assigned to early or standard treatment.…

This study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…

This study follows 100 adults with diabetic eye disease who are already receiving standard anti-VEGF injections for swelling in the center of the retina. Researchers will use advanced vision tests and imaging to track changes over time. The goal is not to test a new drug, but to …

This study will follow 450 people with diabetes (and some without) for several years to track how their eyes change. Researchers will use advanced eye tests like visual field analysis, contrast sensitivity, and retinal imaging to see which measurements best show disease progressi…

Researchers at the University of Miami are studying whether advanced eye imaging devices can reveal useful information about the eye in health and disease. The study has two parts: one observes the eyes of healthy people and people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, dry …

This observational study will follow 2000 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how their eating habits, body composition, and grip strength change over time. Researchers hope to identify patterns that could help improve care. Participants must be 18 or older and able to complete ba…

This study is testing whether a simple vision screening program in general practice can help detect vision loss early in adults over 70 who have at least one chronic condition. Participants will have three vision tests done by their GP or nurse, then visit a collaborating opticia…

This pilot study will test two new eye imaging devices (R1 and HighRes OCT) against a standard device in 97 adults with healthy eyes or eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will compare image quality and how well key eye structures are seen…

This study uses a special eye imaging technique called OCT angiography to look at tiny blood vessels in the retina of people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will measure vessel density and other vascular features, then check whether these relate to visual sharpness and blo…

This observational study uses a painless, non-invasive eye scan called iris OCTA to measure blood flow in the iris of people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if blood-flow patterns differ between healthy eyes, diabetic eyes without complications, and those with diabe…

This study aims to find a blood marker that can tell how healthy the blood vessels in the eye are for people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will collect blood samples from 192 participants with type 2 diabetes and analyze special cells in the blood. The goal is to discove…

This study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to take detailed pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will follow about 1,050 people with retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and healthy volunteers to see how these images can help detect early …

This study is creating a large database of eye measurements from 3,000 people with inflammatory eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Researchers will use advanced imaging to collect detailed information from both the front and back of the e…

This study collects fluid and blood samples from 260 people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal detachment, plus healthy controls. Researchers will analyze proteins in these samples to identify markers that could help diagnose or track these ey…

This study aims to see if short videos featuring Latinx patients and doctors can encourage more Latinx people with diabetes to get regular eye exams. Researchers will survey about 1,500 people and hold small group discussions to measure changes in eye health knowledge and trust i…

This study measures levels of a protein called sCD160 in eye fluid and blood samples from 120 adults with diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion. Researchers want to see if sCD160 levels are linked to the severity of these eye conditions. Participants provide samples duri…

This study tests two simple ways to help people attend eye hospital appointments after being screened for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. About 3,000 participants who need a follow-up visit will get either a text reminder, a home visit from a …

This study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for diabetic eye disease and other conditions, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure certain enzymes in the blood that are linked to heart disease risk. The study includes 180 adults age…

This study compares two eye injections—faricimab and a biosimilar version of ranibizumab—in 100 adults with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will use eye scans (OCT and OCT angiography) to see which drug leads to better early changes in the retina after three monthly doses. The …

This study will review medical records of 300 diabetes patients at a hospital in Da Nang, Vietnam, to see how many have diabetic retinopathy—a condition that can harm vision. Researchers will also look for factors that make the disease more likely. No new treatment is being teste…

This study follows 100 people with type 2 diabetes who have moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to vision loss. Researchers will use advanced eye scans and imaging to track changes in the retina over two years. The goal is to find better ways to pre…

This observational study will follow 1,000 people with type 2 diabetes for one year to see if changes in the eye's blood vessels and tissues can predict worsening diabetic retinopathy and related heart problems. Researchers will use advanced imaging and medical records to track e…

This study aims to understand the natural bacteria living on the surface of the eye in both healthy people and those with certain eye conditions. Researchers will collect eye swabs from 500 adults in middle Tennessee to build a database of what a normal eye microbiome looks like.…

This early-stage study explores whether stem cells made from a person's own blood can help repair damaged blood vessels in the eye caused by diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will create these stem cells in a lab and test them in animals to see if they can grow new, healthy blood…

This study tests a special microscope that takes live 3D images inside the eye during surgery. It aims to help surgeons see better when treating conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and cataracts. About 262 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and sur…

This study looks at how a cholesterol-regulating protein called LXR might protect the eyes in people with diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will take blood samples from 104 adults with or without diabetes to test how certain blood cells function. The goal is to understand the bio…