Diabetic retinopathy

This study tests an experimental drug called BI 764524, given as an eye injection, in 190 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy. Participants receive different numbers of injections over a year, and doctors compare eye damage improvements against a sham procedure or…

This study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in diabetes. About 984 participants will receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a yea…

This study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a common cause of vision loss in diabetes. About 1,054 participants receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a year, then l…

This study tests a small, refillable implant placed in the eye that delivers medication every 24 weeks, compared to standard monthly eye injections. It includes about 634 adults with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss. The goal is to see if the implant wo…

This early-stage study tests a new drug, RO7497372, given as an eye injection for people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss. The trial involves 151 participants and aims to check the drug's safety, how long it stays in the eye and blood, and it…

This study tests whether the drug farcimab (Vabysmo), given as an injection before and after eye surgery, can reduce bleeding complications in people with diabetes who have bleeding inside the eye. About 100 adults will receive either farcimab or a sham injection. The goal is to …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called EYE201, given as three eye injections over 12 weeks, to see if it is safe and can help reduce swelling in the back of the eye. It includes people with three different eye conditions that cause vision loss: branch retinal vein occlusi…

This study tests a drug called faricimab (VABYSMO) in 218 people with diabetic macular edema who have not been treated before. The participants are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Asian Indian. T…

This study tests a new eye injection called IBI302 for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss due to diabetes. About 150 adults aged 18-80 with type 1 or 2 diabetes and swelling in the center of the retina will receive either IBI302 or an active c…

This Phase 3 study tests a weekly injection called retatrutide in about 1,946 people with severe obesity (BMI ≥35) and established heart disease. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and improves heart-related health measures over 113 weeks compared to a placebo. Parti…

This study tests whether a weekly injection of CagriSema (a combination of two drugs) can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related events in people with established cardiovascular disease. About 7,100 participants will receive either CagriSema or a place…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a monthly injection of pelacarsen can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with high levels of Lp(a), a genetic risk factor. Over 8,000 participants with existing heart disease are being followed for several years. …

This study looks at whether semaglutide, a medicine for type 2 diabetes, can slow or prevent diabetic eye disease over 5 years. About 1500 adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either semaglutide or a placebo injection once a week, in addition to their usual diabetes medicatio…

This study tests whether a pre-filled syringe is as safe as the traditional vial when giving the medicine bevacizumab for certain eye diseases. About 120 people with wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, or branch retinal vein occlusion will receive inject…

This study compares two ways of giving faricimab, a drug injected into the eye, to treat diabetic macular edema (DME). One group gets injections on a fixed monthly schedule, while the other uses a 'treat and extend' approach where the time between injections is gradually lengthen…

This study tests whether levodopa, a drug used for Parkinson's, can slow blood vessel changes in the eyes of people with diabetes. Researchers will give the drug or a placebo to 244 patients with early diabetic retinopathy and measure retinal electrical activity and imaging over …

This large study is testing whether a lower blood pressure target can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. About 9,500 participants with high blood pressure and high cardiovascular risk are being randomly assig…

This study tests a higher dose (8mg) of aflibercept in 40 adults with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) who do not have swelling in the center of the retina. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve the severity of the disease and maintain vision over 96 weeks. Par…

This early-stage trial is testing whether it is safe to inject a person's own bone marrow stem cells into their eye to treat vision loss from conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Fifteen adults with severe vision loss will receive the injection and be mo…

This study tests whether ketorolac, an anti-inflammatory eye drop, can reduce inflammation in the eyes of people with diabetic retinopathy and slow the disease. About 164 adults with type 2 diabetes will use either the active drop or a placebo for up to 3 years. Researchers will …

This study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug typically used to lower blood fats, can slow the worsening of diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) in adults with type 1 diabetes. Over 400 participants take either fenofibrate or a placebo daily for three years. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether giving patients capsules containing gut bacteria (called Probacine) before and after heart surgery can reduce gut injury and organ failure. Researchers will enroll 500 adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery. The goal is to see if changing the gut microb…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug tonabersat can reduce retinal swelling in people with diabetic macular edema who still have good vision. About 128 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes will take either tonabersat or a placebo daily for several months. The main goal is t…

This trial compares two surgical methods for diabetic patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy who need vitrectomy. One method spares the central part of the retina (fovea), while the other removes the entire inner limiting membrane. The study will measure vision and eye …

This phase 2 study tests a new treatment plan for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss. Instead of waiting for severe swelling, patients receive two dexamethasone implants 12 weeks apart, then additional injections only as needed. The goal is to improve vis…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether KHK4951 eye drops can improve vision in people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of blindness. About 150 participants will receive either the eye drops or standard injections. The goal is to see if the drops can reduce swelling an…

This study tests a higher dose of the drug aflibercept (8 mg) given as an eye injection every 4 weeks to people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular edema (DME). The goal is to see if this dosing schedule is safe and works well for those who have a…

This study tests a new, less invasive drainage procedure for people with advanced neovascular glaucoma whose eye pressure remains high despite treatment. The goal is to safely lower eye pressure and reduce the need for pressure-lowering drugs. The study involves 30 participants a…

This phase 2 trial tests a gene therapy called 4D-150 for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The study involves 72 adults who will receive either the gene therapy or standard aflibercept injections. The goal is to see if a single …

This phase 2 trial tests RGX-314, a gene therapy given as a single injection into the eye, for people with diabetic retinopathy. The goal is to see if it can improve vision and reduce the need for frequent anti-VEGF injections. About 139 adults with diabetes-related eye damage ar…

This program allows individual patients with vascular disease or end-stage kidney disease on dialysis to request an experimental lab-grown blood vessel (ATEV) if they have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical study. The vessel is designed to replace or bypass dam…

This study tests a laser-based imaging method that shows blood flow in the brain in real time during surgery. It involves 20 adults having brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms. The goal is to see if this technique can give surgeons continuous feedback, unlike the current d…

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen for diabetic eye disease during regular primary care visits helps more people get timely eye exams and follow-up care. About 1,700 adults with diabetes who haven't had an eye exam in the past year will take par…

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can spot early signs of diabetic retinopathy—a condition that can lead to blindness—in people with prediabetes and diabetes. Researchers will take pictures of the retina and use the AI to analyze them. The goal…

This study explores whether a simple, non-invasive leg movement test can measure blood vessel health in older adults. Researchers will use ultrasound to track blood flow changes after a passive leg movement, comparing young healthy people and older patients undergoing heart tests…

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen for diabetic retinopathy is faster and more accessible than the usual method with an eye doctor. About 548 adults with diabetes will be randomly assigned to either standard screening or AI-based screening using…

This study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug already used for high cholesterol, can prevent diabetic retinopathy from worsening in people with mild to moderate disease. About 560 adults with diabetes will take either fenofibrate or a placebo for up to 6 years. The goal is to see …

This large study tested whether taking daily vitamin D3 and omega-3 (fish oil) supplements can lower the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or stroke. Over 25,000 healthy older adults (men 50+, women 55+) took the supplements or placebos for about 5 years. The goal is to s…

This study tests a nurse-led education program designed to help women in cardiac rehab address sexual concerns after a heart event. Sixty-six women will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual care. The goal is to see if the program improves sexual function, mood, and…

This study compares a new numbing gel (chloroprocaine HCl 3%) to standard eye drops plus a shot for pain relief during eye injections. About 236 adults with conditions like diabetic macular edema or age-related macular degeneration will take part. The goal is to see if the gel wo…

This study was designed to compare a tiny steroid insert (Dextenza) placed in the tear duct against standard steroid eye drops (prednisolone) after cataract surgery in people with diabetes. The goal was to see which better controls eye inflammation and swelling. However, the stud…

This study compares two common eye injection drugs, aflibercept and bevacizumab, in adults aged 30-60 with diabetic macular edema (fluid buildup in the retina causing vision loss). About 116 participants will receive monthly injections for two months. The goal is to see which dru…

This observational study will follow 2,500 adults with vision loss from nAMD or DME who are already prescribed aflibercept 8 mg by their doctors. Researchers will collect data from routine visits over up to 24 months to see how vision changes. The goal is to understand how well t…

This study tracks 120 adults with heart disease and at least two other long-term illnesses to see how often dangerous drug interactions happen. Researchers check medications, including over-the-counter and herbal products, and follow participants for a year. The goal is to unders…

This study is collecting long-term, real-world data from about 6,000 adults being treated with Roche eye medications (Faricimab or the Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab) for conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. The goal is to unders…

This study aims to help adults aged 40 and older in Upper Manhattan get better eye care. It will offer free eye screenings at local health centers and senior centers, and provide support like scheduling appointments and transportation. The goal is to see if this extra help leads …

This study looks at how newer diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists) affect the eyes of people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 40 adults who take metformin and are starting these newer drugs. The goal is to see if these drugs cause any …

This study looks at whether a program called I-SITE can help rural health clinics use teleophthalmology (remote eye exams) to screen more diabetic patients for eye problems. Up to 10 health systems and 10,000 patients will take part. The goal is to see if screening rates improve …

This study tracks over 1,700 heart patients who had hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see how often bleeding or blood clots happen in the months after surgery. The goal is to find better ways to prevent these complications.

This study follows 1,000 patients in China who are already receiving faricimab for diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, or wet age-related macular degeneration. Researchers will collect data from routine clinic visits over one year to see how well the drug works and ho…

This observational study examines how aflibercept 8 mg, an injection into the eye, is used in routine care for patients in Japan with age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular edema. Researchers will analyze claims data from about 3000 patients to understand patient ch…

This observational study follows about 236 adults with diabetic macular edema (DME) who did not respond well to anti-VEGF injections and are now starting treatment with a dexamethasone implant (DEX-I). The implant slowly releases steroid medication into the eye. Researchers will …

This study will observe 200,000 Chinese adults with heart disease to see how their heart and lung function changes over 5 years. Participants will take a special exercise test to measure their fitness. Researchers hope to find better ways to predict future heart problems like hea…

This study follows 2000 people with dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened, enlarged heart) over several years to learn how genetics and heart scarring affect the disease. Participants give blood for genetic testing and have heart MRI scans. The goal is to improve diagnosis and pave …

This study planned to compare virtual clinic visits (using video calls on tablets) with in-person visits for people with vascular diseases. Doctors would classify patients as low, moderate, or high risk for treatment after each visit type. The goal was to see if virtual visits co…

This study is building a large biobank of health information and blood samples from 48,000 people with diabetes in Hong Kong. Researchers will analyze genetic and other markers to find better ways to predict serious complications like kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. Th…

This study aims to build a database of normal eye measurements from healthy children aged 6-15. Researchers will then compare these measurements with those from children who have type 1 diabetes. The goal is to better understand early signs of diabetic retinopathy, a condition th…

This study tests a program called I-SITE that helps clinics use teleophthalmology—taking eye photos during regular doctor visits—to increase screening for diabetic retinopathy. Over 12,000 patients with diabetes from urban health systems are included. The goal is to see if this a…

This study looks at how being in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) after heart surgery affects your body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Researchers will track sleep patterns and thinking ability in 15 adults to see if disrupted rhythms slow down recovery. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at blood stem cells (called EPCs) in people with and without diabetes to see if they work differently. Researchers want to know if these cells can predict diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can cause vision loss. The study involves 78 adults, including 39 …

This study aimed to see if using a special pad along with a standard closure device could help patients get out of bed sooner after a heart catheterization. It was planned for adults having the procedure through the groin. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants …

This study aimed to compare two surgical systems, UNITY VCS and CONSTELLATION, for treating various eye conditions like macular holes and retinal detachment. It was designed for adults needing vitreoretinal surgery. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participan…

This study follows 300 patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy who recently received treatment. Researchers will measure changes in eye pressure, vision, and other outcomes over time. The goal is to unde…

This study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 partic…

This study follows 347 heart surgery patients to understand why some develop swallowing problems (dysphagia). Researchers will use special camera tests to watch how patients swallow and look for risk factors. The goal is to create simple tools that doctors can use at the bedside …

This study is following 10,000 adults who are having a heart MRI for medical reasons. Researchers want to see if the MRI results can help predict who will have heart problems in the future, like heart attacks or heart failure. The goal is to better understand how MRI scans can gu…

This study follows 110 adults with diabetic macular edema who are prescribed OZURDEX (a dexamethasone implant placed in the eye) by their doctors in routine Chinese clinics. Researchers will track side effects like cataracts, high eye pressure, and bleeding over two years. The go…

This study aimed to create a 12-month profile of patients admitted for vascular surgery at University Hospital Limerick in Ireland. The goal was to understand patient characteristics like frailty and other health conditions to improve hospital services and reduce length of stay. …

This study is testing a special eye test called microperimetry to see if it can detect early signs of dry age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Researchers will measure how sensitive the central retina is to light and compare it with standard scans. The goal …

This study is testing whether a special type of eye scan called functional OCT can detect early blood vessel damage in people with diabetic retinopathy. Currently, doctors use a dye injection to see these changes, which can cause side effects. The study will enroll 165 people wit…

This study tests a new type of eye scan called OCT angiography (OCTA) to see if it can better measure damage from diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss. Researchers will compare OCTA images to standard dye-based tests in 290 people with diabetes. The goal is to fin…