Eye disorder
MONDO:0005328A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the eye. Representative examples include conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma, uveal melanoma, and retinoblastoma.
Also known as: disease of eye, disease of eyeball of camera-type eye, disease or disorder of eyeball of camera-type eye, disorder of eye, disorder of eyeball of camera-type eye, eye disease, eye disorder, eyeball of camera-type eye disease
2608 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hope for stargardt patients: new drug aims to slow blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called gildeuretinol acetate (ALK 001) in 230 people aged 8 to 45 with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 24 months. The goal is to see if the drug can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to tackle Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Therini Bio Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill help kids with rare liver disease avoid transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 30 people with Alagille syndrome who are taking odevixibat (Bylvay) in their daily lives. The goal is to see if the drug helps them avoid serious surgeries like liver transplant or bile duct repair over the long term. Researchers will also track weight, height,…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New eye implant shows promise for Long-Term wet AMD control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of an implant called OTX-TKI (axitinib) for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The implant is placed in the eye and slowly releases medicine to control the disease. About 850 people who already completed two years o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to stop diabetic eye disease in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo eyed as Pre-Surgery option for rare eye cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) before eye removal surgery is safe and feasible for people with high-risk uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. Fifteen participants will receive the drugs, then have their eye removed. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Inge Marie Svane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to save sight in optic neuritis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether privosegtor, a neuroprotective drug, can improve vision recovery in people having their first episode of optic neuritis. About 210 adults aged 18 to 50 will receive either privosegtor or a placebo, both alongside standard steroid treatment. The ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oculis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot hope for blinding eye disease? new trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection into the eye of a new drug (SAR446597) for people with geographic atrophy, a progressive form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 104 participants aged 60 and older will be followed for 2 years, with an optional 3…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized immune cells take aim at Drug-Resistant eye virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called LB-DTK-CMV for people with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis that has not responded to standard antiviral medicines. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, specially trained to attack CMV, and is given as two infusions. The trial ai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug offers hope for brain symptoms in rare gaucher disease
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides early access to the experimental drug venglustat for children and adults with Type 3 Gaucher disease who have brain-related symptoms. Participants must be at least 12 years old, weigh at least 15 kg, and be stable on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eylea eyed as treatment for glaucoma caused by abnormal blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 480 people with neovascular glaucoma, a serious eye condition, who are receiving the drug Eylea (aflibercept) as part of their normal care. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how well the drug controls eye pressure and vision over 6 months. The goa…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug tiespectus takes on aflibercept in major wet AMD trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called tiespectus (EYE201) for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 960 people will receive either tiespectus or the standard treatment aflibercept via eye injections. The goal is to see if tiespectus can impr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drop aims to zap pink eye germs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new antibiotic eye drop called SUM-191 for bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye). It has three parts: first, healthy volunteers get a single dose to check safety; second, healthy volunteers get multiple doses for 6 days; third, patients with pink eye get the drop…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Senju USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop kidney transplant rejection without antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed microvascular inflammation (MVI), a type of injury to small blood vessels in the new kidney that can lead to serious problems. The trial includes 81 participants who will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could prevent eye cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug tebentafusp can prevent uveal melanoma from coming back in high-risk patients after their initial treatment. About 290 people with a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) will either receive weekly infusions of tebentafusp or be observed …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection could change treatment for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called tiespectus (MK-8748) against the current standard treatment, aflibercept, for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). About 960 participants will receive injections into the eye and be followed for a year to see if tiespectus can…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA injection aims to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MTS109, made with mRNA technology, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Fifteen participants will receive several injections over a month to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection could reduce treatment frequency for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new medicine called EYC-0305, given as an eye injection every 24 weeks, in 30 people aged 50 and older with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eyconis INC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy could slash eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called ABBV-RGX-314 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The goal is to see if a single treatment can reduce the need for frequent eye injections while keeping vision stable. About 561 adults a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug hopes to slow inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a rare genetic eye disease (autosomal dominant optic atrophy) caused by a change in the OPA1 gene. The main goal is to check the safety of different doses and schedules…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm immune attacks on kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests atacicept, a drug that may reduce immune system attacks on the kidneys. About 250 adults with various autoimmune kidney diseases (like IgA nephropathy or membranous nephropathy) will receive weekly injections. Researchers will check safety and measure cha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FWY003 aims to halt blinding eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests FWY003, an experimental drug, in 272 people with geographic atrophy (a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration). The goal is to see if different doses can slow the growth of damaged areas in the eye and preserve vision. Participants receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an arthritis pill ease Sjogren's? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tofacitinib, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, is safe and helpful for people with Sjogren's disease. About 60 adults with mild-to-moderate Sjogren's will take the pill twice daily for 28 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel stent could help glaucoma patients see clearly
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel stent implant designed to lower eye pressure in people with glaucoma. About 130 adults aged 45 and older will receive the stent through one of two surgical methods. Researchers will check safety and how well the stent reduces eye pressure over 12 months.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special glasses or eyedrops stop kids' eyesight from getting worse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two treatments to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 5 to 12. One treatment uses special glasses with tiny lenslets that may reduce eye growth, and the other uses low-dose atropine eyedrops. Over 300 children will be followed for 2 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could urine cells heal blindness? tiny trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a patient's own urine-derived cells can be injected into the eye to repair damaged corneal cells. The trial enrolls just 3 people with corneal endothelial dysfunction, a condition that can cause pain and vision loss. The goal is to see if the cells …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suxia Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized treatment for advanced melanoma using a patient's own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), which are boosted with a protein called CD40L. After a short course of chemotherapy to make room, the enhanced cells are infused back a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection replace weeks of eye drops after retinal surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a steroid injection given during retinal detachment surgery can replace the usual course of antibiotic and steroid eye drops afterward. About 168 adults with a first-time retinal detachment will receive either the injection or standard drops. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to save sight in rare eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called AAVB-039 for Stargardt disease, an inherited condition that causes vision loss. About 75 adults with a specific gene mutation will receive a single injection under the retina. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also measu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AAVantgarde Bio Srl • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Eye transplant showdown: which corneal procedure gives better vision?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of corneal transplants—PKP and DSAEK—in 334 adults aged 50+ with advanced bullous pseudophakic keratopathy, a condition where the cornea swells and blurs vision. Participants are randomly assigned to one procedure and followed for 2 years to see whic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to reboot immunotherapy in resistant cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI-1206, given alongside the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a simple eye drop stop dry eye after LASIK?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Miebo eye drops, used for one month before and 1.5 months after LASIK surgery, can reduce dry eye symptoms in people who already have dry eye disease. One hundred adults will use the drops four times daily. The goal is to see if eye dryness after surgery …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vance Thompson Vision • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt blindness from 'Dry' macular degeneration
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding APL-3007 to the existing drug Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) can better slow geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 240 adults aged 60 and older with the condition will receive e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy offers new hope for kids with brittle bone disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy for children with a severe inherited bone disease called osteopetrosis. The therapy uses the child's own blood stem cells, modified to fix the genetic defect, and then returned to the body. The goal is to improve blood cell production and survi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fondazione Telethon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fewer eye needles? Higher-Dose aflibercept shows promise for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at switching people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to a higher dose (8 mg) of the drug aflibercept. The goal is to see if it can extend the time between eye injections while still controlling the disease. Researchers will compare injection interv…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental eye drug hopes to restore sight in rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called sepofarsen in 32 people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth. The drug is injected into one eye, while the other eye gets a placebo, to see if it safely impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a daily pill replace eye injections for diabetic macular edema?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called BI 1815368 in 300 adults with center-involved diabetic macular edema, a common cause of vision loss in diabetes. Participants take tablets twice daily for about 11 months, and doctors compare vision changes between those on the drug and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye drug trial hopes to tame Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 3812465 for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes swelling in the center of the eye and can lead to vision loss. The trial has two parts: first, a small group gets low to high doses to check safety, then a larger gro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug livmarli tracked for Long-Term safety in kids with rare liver disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 230 children with Alagille syndrome or progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) who are taking Livmarli, a drug to reduce bile buildup and itching. Researchers will monitor side effects, liver function, and long-term outcomes like need for transplan…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could Lab-Grown eye cells restore sight in dry AMD?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether transplanting lab-grown retinal cells into the eye is safe for people with geographic atrophy from dry age-related macular degeneration. Twenty participants aged 55 and older will receive a transplant of their own reprogrammed cells into one e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called azirkitug, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head/neck, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to find safe doses and check side effects. About 694 adults will take part worldwide, rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye drop TFC-003 aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests TFC-003, a new eye drop, in 188 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Participants use the drops twice daily for up to 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if TFC-003 lowers eye pressure better than an active control. The study is c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kukje Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye implant could cut wet AMD treatments to twice a year
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a refillable eye implant (Port Delivery System) that slowly releases the drug ranibizumab to treat wet age-related macular degeneration. The implant is refilled every 36 weeks, potentially reducing the need for frequent eye injections. About 250 participants who …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame overactive immune system in lupus patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug (GSK5926371) in people with lupus and similar autoimmune diseases. The drug is designed to target and calm specific immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, with 54 adults…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye implant could slow vision loss from dry AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a biodegradable eye implant called TO-O-1007 for geographic atrophy, a form of advanced dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. The implant slowly releases medication over 6 months to slow disease progression. About 31 adults aged 50 and old…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Theratocular Biotek Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye drug aims to stop diabetic vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cell therapy trial aims to halt vision loss in dry AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a cell therapy called OpRegen for people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. About 60 participants will receive a one-time injection of retinal cells under the retina during eye surgery. The m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a new eye drug cut injection frequency for AMD patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have been getting regular eye injections with older drugs. They will switch to a newer drug called faricimab. The goal is to see if faricimab can extend the time between injections, meaning fewer t…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New Preservative-Free eye drop could match leading glaucoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a preservative-free version of bimatoprost eye drops works as well as the standard Lumigan drops for lowering eye pressure. About 600 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in both eyes will receive either the new formulati…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: YS Life Science Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to halt vision loss in AMD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection of CTx001 gene therapy into the eye for people with geographic atrophy, a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. The trial involves 75 participants and will monitor safety and whether the treatment can slow d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Complement Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New eye drug aims to offer cheaper option for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called ABP 938 works as well as the approved treatment Eylea HD for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 304 people aged 50 and older with untreated wet AMD will receive injections of either drug i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Attack CAR-T cells take aim at stubborn neuroblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called 4SCAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells engineered to recognize and attack three different markers (GD2, PSMA, and CD276) on neuroblastoma cancer cells. The study enrolls children and adults (ages 1 to 65) with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New eye injection aims to slow blindness in rare genetic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ultevursen for people with retinitis pigmentosa caused by a specific gene mutation (USH2A). The drug is injected into the eye and may help slow vision loss. The trial involves 81 participants, some of whom will receive a sham (fake) in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt blinding eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests two injectable drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, alone or together, to slow the growth of geographic atrophy—an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes central vision loss. About 975 participants will receive either the drugs or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drug trial aims to slow vision loss from geographic atrophy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called pozelimab, given as an injection into the eye, for people with geographic atrophy (GA) — a condition where parts of the retina stop working, leading to vision loss. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and tolerabili…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising new pill for rare childhood brain diseases enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens with rare genetic disorders (GM1, GM2 gangliosidosis) that damage the brain and nerves. The goal is to see if the drug can slow disease progression and improve movement and coordination. About 75 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to restore sight in rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called ZVS203e for people with retinitis pigmentosa caused by a specific RHO gene mutation. The therapy is injected into the eye and uses a harmless virus to deliver a gene-editing tool. The trial includes 18 adults and will check safety and whethe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chigenovo Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to tame rare childhood brain diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, GM1 gangliosidosis, or GM2 gangliosidosis. The study lasts 18 months and compares the drug to a placebo to see if it is safe and can slow disease prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New laser device aims to lower eye pressure better in glaucoma surgery trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two devices used during cataract surgery to treat open-angle glaucoma. About 194 adults with mild to moderate glaucoma and cataracts will receive either the ELIOS device or a competitor device. The main goal is to see which one lowers eye pressure more effecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elios Vision, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drug EYE103 aims to restore vision in macular degeneration and vein occlusion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called EYE103 (Restoret) in 160 people with wet age-related macular degeneration or macular edema from a branch retinal vein occlusion. Participants receive three eye injections of either a low or high dose of EYE103, spaced four week…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame autoimmune attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel) for people with B-cell mediated autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can an eye injection bring back light for the blind?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called KIO-301, injected into the eye, for people with late-stage retinitis pigmentosa who have little or no light perception. The study will give up to three doses over several weeks to 36 participants to see if it is safe and can im…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental gene injection aims to save sight in rare retinal disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a gene therapy called PUMCH-E111 for a rare inherited retinal disease caused by RLBP1 mutations. Six adults aged 18-55 will receive a single injection into the eye at a low or high dose. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also meas…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drug combo aims to tackle Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called RO7823653, given as an eye injection alone or with an approved drug (faricimab), for people with diabetic macular edema—a condition where diabetes causes fluid buildup and vision loss in the center of the eye. The study wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drops aim to tame uveitis without steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests NOV05, a water-free tacrolimus eye drop, in 20 adults with active non-infectious anterior uveitis. Participants receive either a high or low dose for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if it safely controls inflammation and reduces the need for steroid eye drops.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novaliq GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to supercharge immune cells against tough melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug (IOV-3001) designed to boost immune cells in people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to prior treatments. About 42 adults will receive the drug alongside a personalized cell therapy called lifileucel. The main goals are to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets liver metastases in rare eye cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tebentafusp combined with treatments directed at the liver (like embolization or chemo-embolization) for people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that has spread to the liver. About 109 adults with a specific immune type (HLA-A*0201) will part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radiation implant shows promise for skin cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that delivers a special type of radiation directly into skin tumors. The goal is to see if it can shrink or control the cancer. The study is for adults with certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Eye injection vs. surgery: which is better for diabetic retinopathy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to treat proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye problem caused by diabetes. One group gets eye injections of faricimab plus laser treatment; the other gets vitrectomy surgery with laser. Researchers will track vision and how many extra treatme…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called OM336 in 39 adults with active Sjogren's disease or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy who have not improved with at least two prior treatments. OM336 is an engineered antibody designed to target and potentially reduce harmful immune c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ouro Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New shot aims to save sight in advanced macular degeneration
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ADX-038 in 240 people with geographic atrophy, a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. The drug is given as a shot under the skin and is compared to a placebo to see if it can slow the loss of a key…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drug trial hopes to slow vision loss from dry AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ABBV-6628 for people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 66 adults aged 50 and older will receive eye injections of the study drug or an approved treatment (SYFOVRE…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Non-Steroid eye shot could ease blurry vision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye injection called KIO-104 for people with macular edema, a condition where fluid builds up in the eye and blurs vision. About 28 adults will receive multiple doses to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce swelling. The goal is to find a steroid-free o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kiora Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy could replace frequent eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests a single injection of Ixo-vec gene therapy against standard aflibercept injections in 284 people with wet AMD. The goal is to see if Ixo-vec can maintain or improve vision while reducing the need for repeated eye injections. Participants must be at least …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to tame rare skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called BCX17725 in healthy volunteers and people with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition. The study aims to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can reduce skin redness and scaling. About 78 parti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat brain cancer: combo therapy enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called epcoritamab, given with two other drugs (lenalidomide and rituximab), for people whose primary CNS lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer. About 60 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug MBS8(1V270) enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MBS8(1V270), given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MonTa Biosciences ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug could shrink eye tumors, saving sight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tebentafusp in 19 people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that is too large to remove without taking the whole eye. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink the tumor by at least 20% so that less invasive surgery might be possible. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Glaucoma implant under the microscope: will it stay put?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking whether a small metal implant called the Hydrus Microstent stays in the right place after being placed during cataract surgery. The implant is designed to help drain fluid from the eye and lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New eye injection shows promise for wet AMD in everyday practice
Disease control Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 300 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who receive aflibercept 8 mg injections as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see how well the drug improves vision and reduces retinal swelling over 12 months, and what …
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New eye implant for wet AMD under safety spotlight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a refillable eye implant that delivers the drug ranibizumab to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The main goal is to see if the implant affects the cells on the inner surface of the cornea. About 188 people with wet AMD will receive the impla…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to slow vision loss in retinal disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called C.001 for people with retinal diseases that cause vision loss, such as geographic atrophy and Stargardt disease. The treatment is given as a single injection into the eye. The main goal is to check if it is safe, and researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cellio Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to clear cloudy corneas by zapping and blocking blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-step treatment for corneal neovascularization, where abnormal blood vessels grow on the clear front part of the eye. First, doctors use a fine needle with heat to seal off the vessels, then inject a drug called bevacizumab to prevent regrowth. The trial wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HoChiMinh City Eye Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New eye implant could ease glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a tiny implant called MINIject s+ to help drain fluid and lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma. About 60 adults will receive the implant during surgery, and researchers will check if it is placed correctly and is easy for surgeons to use. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: iSTAR Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare nerve disease: satralizumab trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called satralizumab in children aged 2 to 11 who have a rare autoimmune disease called NMOSD. The main goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and if it can safely reduce relapses. Only 8 children will take part, and the results will help doctor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to tame Sjögren's Flare-Ups
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in 180 adults with moderate to severe Sjögren's disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection under the skin for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce overall disease activity …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a home device replace hospital trips for diabetic eye disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which technique best fixes macular holes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study compares two surgical techniques for closing idiopathic macular holes: using a Tenon capsule graft versus the standard internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap. Twenty participants will undergo vitrectomy and be assigned to one of the two groups. The study will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Eye implant could replace monthly shots for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small, refillable implant placed in the eye that slowly releases medication for wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). It aims to see if refilling the implant every 24 weeks works as well as getting a standard eye injection every 4 weeks. About 68 Chinese…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New eye drop trial offers hope for chronic dry eye sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a prescription eye drop called Vevye (cyclosporine 0.1%) in 48 adults with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a common cause of dry, burning eyes. Participants use the drops twice daily for 24 weeks, and researchers measure changes in eye symptoms, gland function…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common supplement protect eyes in diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug targets rare genetic cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IDE196 in people with certain cancers that have specific genetic mutations (GNAQ/11 or PRKC fusions). The cancers include metastatic uveal melanoma, cutaneous melanoma, and colorectal cancer. The trial has two phases: first to find safe doses, t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug telitacicept aims to tame Sjögren's in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether telitacicept, a biologic drug given as a shot, can reduce disease activity in adults with active primary Sjögren's disease. About 250 participants will receive either telitacicept or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug impr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vor Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill hopes to tame rare ROSAH syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called DF-003 in 12 people with ROSAH syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing eye inflammation, enlarged spleen, and headaches. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug, while also watching for improvements …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Yao Yuan Biotechnology Ltd. (also known as Drug Farm) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Eye injection safety tracked in long-term study for vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows people who already received an eye injection of JNJ-81201887 or a sham in earlier studies for geographic atrophy, a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. The goal is to check long-term safety, including side effects and eye …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New eye drop combo could save sight from fungal infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding cyclosporine A eye drops to standard natamycin treatment helps people with fungal keratitis (a serious eye infection). About 150 adults with confirmed fungal infection will receive either a low or high dose of cyclosporine A or a placebo for 4 week…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study tests Same-Day treatment for Cone-Shaped corneas
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether it is safe and possible to perform corneal cross-linking on both eyes on the same day in people with keratoconus, a condition where the cornea thins and bulges. Fifteen participants will receive riboflavin eye drops and UV-A light treatment in both eyes a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to tame wet AMD in both eyes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called Ixo-vec in the second eye of people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in both eyes. Fifteen adults aged 50 and older will receive a single injection in the second eye and be followed for about 5 years. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Laser therapy aims to preserve sight in AMD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a targeted laser treatment, called photothermal therapy, can slow the progression of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD). About 240 people aged 60–90 with intermediate AMD will receive either the laser or a sham procedure. The main goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OD-OS MacuTherm GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Eye implant could reduce need for frequent shots for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of a small implant placed in the eye that slowly releases medicine to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, a condition that can cause rapid vision loss. About 1,000 people who have already used the implant in earlier studies will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment made from donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are designed to attack two targets on melanoma cells. It is for adults with advanced melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed and has not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to find a …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New STING agonist drug enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety of CRD3874-SI, a drug that activates the STING pathway to boost the immune system against cancer. About 81 adults with advanced solid tumors (sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and others) will receive weekly IV infusions at increasing doses. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists test brain chip to restore sight in the blind
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a brain implant designed to create artificial vision in people who are blind. Five participants will have a wireless device surgically placed in the part of the brain that processes vision. The study will check if the device is safe and whether i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New eye drug could mean fewer shots for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, EYP-1901, given as an eye injection to people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes blurry vision in people with diabetes. The goal is to see if EYP-1901 works as well as the standard treatment (aflibercept) but with fewer inj…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New eye drug could cut injection frequency for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests EYP-1901, a new eye injection, against the standard treatment aflibercept for diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The study will enroll 240 participants and compare how well each drug improves vision …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New lens implant aims to sharpen sight after cataracts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of artificial lens, called the Clareon TruPlus, for people having cataract surgery. The lens is placed inside the eye to replace the cloudy natural lens and help restore clear vision. About 122 adults with cataracts and astigmatism will receive th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New implant combo aims to lower eye pressure without daily drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a travoprost drug implant (iDose TR) plus a tiny stent (iStent infinite) can lower eye pressure better than the implant alone in people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. About 150 adults will receive either the combo or a sham procedure and b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Eye implant for rare vision loss gets Long-Term safety review
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of an eye implant (NT-501) for people with MacTel type 2, a rare disease that damages the center of the retina. About 285 adults who already received the implant in earlier studies will be followed, and some who had a sham procedure can no…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, GT801, in 22 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vivacta Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which surgery best fixes macular holes? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing ten different surgical methods to repair full-thickness macular holes, a condition that blurs central vision. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to one technique during vitrectomy surgery. The main goal is to see which method closes the hole most often and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Eye Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tiny tube could tame glaucoma without daily drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small implant called the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt XI in people with primary open-angle glaucoma whose eye pressure remains high despite maximum medication. The implant is placed under the eye's surface to drain fluid and lower pressure. Researchers will check if i…
Sponsor: Santen SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immune cells harvested from tumors could fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called lifileucel for people with advanced uveal melanoma (a rare eye cancer) or certain sarcomas (connective tissue cancers). The treatment involves removing immune cells from the patient's tumor, growing them in a lab, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New eye drug aims to clear Vision-Damaging material in wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug faricimab (Vabysmo) in 100 people aged 50+ with wet age-related macular degeneration who have a specific type of harmful material under their retina. The goal is to see if the drug can clear that material by week 16. Participants receive injections into …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Biobizkaia Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Immune cell reprogramming offers hope for stubborn arthritis and Sjogren's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy (rapcabtagene autoleucel) in 27 adults with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis or severe Sjogren's disease. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and calm the overactive immune system. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Probiotics may speed recovery from eye disease, new study hopes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether gut bacteria are linked to central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), an eye condition that causes fluid buildup and vision problems. Researchers will compare gut bacteria in 400 people with and without CSC. They will also give some participants a Bifidob…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New lens aims to sharpen vision at all distances after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new multifocal lens (LuxHighAdd) for cataract surgery, comparing it to a standard monofocal lens. About 57 people aged 50+ with cataracts in both eyes will receive the lens in both eyes. The goal is to see if the new lens improves near vision without harming di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cutting Edge SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug DSB2455 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DSB2455 in adults with advanced cancers (breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, or brain metastases) that have a specific DNA repair problem. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 180 participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Duke Street Bio Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for itchy eyelids? drug trial targets stubborn rash
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a pill called upadacitinib for people with eyelid dermatitis that hasn't gotten better with standard creams. Ten adults aged 18-70 will take the drug for 12 weeks to see if it reduces redness and irritation. The goal is to find a new option for those who haven't …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New biologic XmAb657 enters first human tests for autoimmune conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new biologic drug called XmAb657 in 60 people, including healthy volunteers and those with autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, Sjögren's disease, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handle…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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One-Time gene shot could free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called LY3884961 in 15 adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce or replace the need for ongoing enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. Participants must…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Chemo plaque could spare Kids' eyes from removal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy eye implant (Episcleral Topotecan) in 30 children under 8 with advanced or recurrent retinoblastoma. The goal is to see if the implant can safely treat the eye tumor and avoid the need to remove the eye. Researchers are checking for side ef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Targeted Therapy Technologies, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New immune cell combo tackles tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a therapy called AlloNK, made from donor cord blood immune cells, combined with the drug rituximab. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can help people with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, myositis, or scleroderma that …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New eye injection could restore sight in corneal swelling patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection of AURN001 in 120 adults with corneal swelling caused by endothelial dysfunction. The goal is to see if it improves vision and reduces corneal thickness compared to a placebo. Participants must already have an artificial lens in the eye and be …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aurion Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Magnets may keep eyes safe when eyelids Won't close
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a temporary magnetic device designed to help people with paralytic lagophthalmos—a condition where the eyelid cannot close fully—protect their eyes from dryness, ulcers, and vision loss. The device uses small magnets placed on the eyelids to gently hold them shut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Laser plus two drops may beat standard care for glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a combination of two eye drops (netarsudil and latanoprost) after laser treatment works better than adding just one drop (latanoprost) for lowering eye pressure in people with glaucoma. About 36 adults with mild to moderate glaucoma will take pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eye Centers of Southeast Texas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a gene therapy reverse aging in the eye? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a single dose of ER-100, a gene therapy designed to reverse age-related changes in retinal cells, in 18 adults with open-angle glaucoma or NAION. Participants receive the therapy via an eye injection and take doxycycline for 8 weeks to activate i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Life Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Amniotic gel could patch macular holes without complex surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gel made from donated amniotic membrane to treat large macular holes, a condition that blurs central vision. The gel is injected into the eye during surgery to help close the hole. Researchers will compare this method to the standard flap technique in 26 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Walailak University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New eye lens could let you focus without glasses after cataract surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of intraocular lens (IOL) that can be adjusted after cataract surgery using laser energy, potentially allowing the eye to focus at different distances. Researchers will enroll 85 adults with cataracts in both eyes to check safety and how well the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug aims to tame immune system in lupus and Sjogren's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-319 in 36 adults with lupus or Sjogren's disease. The drug is designed to deplete overactive B cells, which are part of the immune system that cause inflammation and symptoms. Participants receive two doses by IV, 2…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Exercise may ease triple health threat in older women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a physical activity program to standard care can improve health in older women who have three conditions: underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes), and fatty liver. Researchers will measure changes in eye pressure,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New eye drug aims to restore vision in Inflammation-Related swelling
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called tabirafusp alfa (KSI-101) given as an eye injection for people with macular edema (swelling) caused by inflammation. The study will compare the drug to a sham (fake) injection in 600 participants to see if it improves vision an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kodiak Sciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a home eye scanner replace frequent doctor visits for wet AMD?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether people with wet age-related macular degeneration can use a home optical coherence tomography (OCT) device to guide when they need eye injections, instead of following a fixed schedule. 600 participants will either receive faricimab injections on a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New eye drug aims to restore vision in inflammatory swelling
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called tabirafusp alfa (KSI-101) given as an eye injection to treat macular edema (swelling in the back of the eye) caused by inflammation. About 300 adults with vision loss from this condition will receive either the drug or a sham injection…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kodiak Sciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Zipper therapy breakthrough: new combo may boost recovery in rare brain disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called Modified Zipper Therapy for people with a rare disease called NMOSD. It combines standard treatments with a drug called eculizumab to help patients recover better from sudden attacks. About 198 adults will take part to see if this approach …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Early surgery may beat laser for diabetic eye damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for early proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that causes abnormal blood vessels in the eye. One group gets early microincision vitrectomy surgery plus laser, while the other gets standard laser therapy alone. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiamen Ophthalmology Center Affiliated to Xiamen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New surgery trial aims to restore vision after macular bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding surgery (vitrectomy, clot-busting drug, and gas bubble) to standard anti-VEGF injections can improve vision more than injections alone for people with a macular bleed from wet AMD. About 210 participants across Europe will be randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can red light save your sight? new trial for severe nearsightedness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a special red light device can slow down damage to the back of the eye in people with severe nearsightedness (pathologic myopia). About 158 adults will use the device or a fake one for 3 minutes, twice a day, 5 days a week for a year. Researchers will check if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New eye drug BBC1501 enters first human safety trial for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BBC1501, given as an injection into the eye, for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The main goal is to check safety and tolerability in 18 volunteers aged 50 and older who have already received standa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Benobio Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare kidney diseases: drug trial aims to cut protein leak
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called sparsentan in 67 children with certain kidney diseases that cause protein to leak into urine. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces protein levels over 108 weeks. Participants must have a certain level of kidney function to join.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called QH103 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack the fa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Eye drops could make fuchs surgery less invasive
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a condition that clouds the cornea. One is a full corneal transplant (DMEK), the other is a simpler procedure that removes only the diseased cells (DSO) plus Ripasudil eye drops to help healing. 60 parti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a simple diet change help kids with Ultra-Rare metabolic disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a purine-rich diet can lower disease markers in people with AICA-ribosiduria, a rare genetic condition causing severe disability and epilepsy. Ten participants will follow a diet with 160 mg of purines per day. Early results in one patient showed promise,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Battle of the bands: which hemorrhoid treatment wins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard treatments for bleeding internal hemorrhoids: hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) and rubber band ligation (RBL). HAE uses a catheter to block blood flow to the hemorrhoid with tiny particles or coils, while RBL uses rubber bands to cut off cir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jessica K. Stewart, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Electric eye therapy: can a home device slow blindness?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a device that delivers mild electrical pulses to the eye (transcorneal electrical stimulation) can safely slow the progression of geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 70 people aged 60 and olde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Okuvision GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New shot could tame rare metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests pegtibatinase, an enzyme given as a shot, in 70 people aged 12–65 with classical homocystinuria. The goal is to see if it safely lowers high homocysteine levels when added to standard care. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Early immune therapy may tame rare eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether starting strong immune-suppressing drugs early can help control Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease, a rare condition that causes eye inflammation and vision loss. Researchers will treat 40 newly diagnosed patients with high-dose steroids and other immu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can early plasma exchange save sight and mobility?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting plasma exchange early, rather than waiting, leads to better vision in severe optic neuritis and less disability in severe transverse myelitis. About 382 adults with these inflammatory nerve conditions will be randomly assigned to early or rescue …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill could help eye cancer patients keep their sight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests darovasertib, a daily pill, given before standard local therapy (radiation or surgery) for people with uveal melanoma that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent vision loss and avoid eye removal. About 520 participants will be randomly…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New shot aims to stop devastating NMOSD Flare-Ups
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injection called B001 in 132 people with a severe nerve disease called NMOSD. The goal is to see if it can prevent sudden attacks that cause vision loss, paralysis, or other serious symptoms. Participants will receive either B001 or a placebo, and researchers …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiaolian Drug Research and Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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CAR t therapy takes on lupus, MS, and more in first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Polina Stepensky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a tiny zap save your sight? new device trial for dry AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that delivers tiny electrical pulses through the eyelid to the back of the eye. The goal is to see if it can safely slow vision loss or improve sight in people with intermediate to advanced dry age-related macular degeneration. One hundred participants w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: i-Lumen Scientific AUS PTY LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could your own blood heal a numb cornea? new trial tests Platelet-Rich eye drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood (called autologous platelet-rich plasma, or APRP) can heal the cornea better than standard artificial tears in people with neurotrophic keratopathy, a condition where the cornea loses feeling and cannot heal prope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug B001 tested for rare autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called B001 in 45 people with a rare autoimmune disease called NMOSD. The study aims to check if B001 is safe, how the body processes it, and whether it might help control the disease. Participants must have had at least one relapse in the …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could your own blood heal a stubborn eye ulcer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich plasma) can heal persistent corneal ulcers faster than standard lubricants. 54 adults with ulcers that haven't healed after two weeks will be randomly assigned to one of three treatments. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Non-Contact laser could make glaucoma treatment easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two FDA-approved laser treatments for open-angle glaucoma: the standard SLT and a newer, non-contact version called DSLT. Both aim to lower eye pressure and prevent vision loss. About 172 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to lower eye pressure in glaucoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new gene therapy called GVB-2001 for people with primary open-angle glaucoma. The treatment is given as an injection into the eye to help lower high pressure inside the eye. About 6 adults aged 18 to 75 with glaucoma for at least a year will take part. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: IVIEW Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could an old drug save your sight? disulfiram trial targets vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether disulfiram, a drug already approved for alcohol dependence, can improve vision in people with inherited retinal degeneration. The drug aims to block a harmful signaling pathway in the retina that worsens vision loss. Thirty adults with the condition will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could steroids save sight in parasitic eye disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding steroid eye drops to standard anti-parasitic treatment improves vision in people with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection. About 232 participants who still have eye inflammation after one month of standard care will rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jeremy Keenan, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New eye drop combo may offer Round-the-Clock glaucoma relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination eye drop (Rocklatan) works better than a standard drop (Latanoprost) at lowering eye pressure over a full 24-hour period in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 30 participants will use one drop in each eye nightly. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to save sight in boys and men with rare retinal disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called ATSN-201 in males aged 6 and older with X-linked retinoschisis, a genetic eye condition that leads to vision loss. The therapy delivers a working copy of the RS1 gene to the retina. The trial has three parts: first, finding the right dose; s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Atsena Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New eye drops aim to repair cornea damage in rare vision disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental eye drop called CSB-001 in 75 people with limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition where the eye's surface can't heal properly, leading to pain and vision loss. The study will check if the drops are safe and if they help improve s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Claris Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to slow vision loss from dry AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy (VV-14295) given as an injection into the eye for people with geographic atrophy, a form of advanced dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. The goal is to see if it is safe and can slow the growth of these blind spots. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs—regorafenib (a targeted therapy) and envafolimab (an immunotherapy)—can help people with advanced GIST that has a specific gene change (KIT exon 17 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 100 adults will be r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jian Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New eye drug AVT29 takes on eylea HD in DME trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called AVT29 against an approved drug, Eylea HD, for people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of vision loss in diabetes. About 256 adults with DME will receive either AVT29 or Eylea HD to see if AVT29 works just as well at improvi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alvotech Swiss AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New eye drop could ease severe allergy symptoms in kids and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding diquafosol eye drops to standard treatment helps people with moderate-to-severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (a serious eye allergy). About 94 participants aged 6 and older will receive either diquafosol plus cyclosporine or cyclosporine alone. Rese…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New pill could tame eye inflammation without needles
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called FXS5626 in 40 adults with active non-infectious uveitis, a condition causing inflammation inside the eye. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease better than a placebo, reducing the need for other treatments. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New glaucoma surgery showdown: which tiny implant works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two small implants (XEN-63 and PRESERFLO) placed during a quick surgery to lower eye pressure in adults with open-angle glaucoma. About 166 participants will be randomly assigned to one implant and followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if PRESERFLO works as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Sjögren's syndrome in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called dazodalibep for people with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dry eyes and mouth. About 844 people who completed a prior phase 3 study will receive the drug for up to 48 more weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New antibody drug trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called PRL3-zumab in 15 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who have not improved with standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every two weeks for three doses. The study will check for safety and any signs that visi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Laser before eye implant may prevent glaucoma damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a laser treatment (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) to lower eye pressure before a Boston keratoprosthesis (a plastic cornea implant) can prevent or slow glaucoma. Twenty adults who need the implant will receive one of two laser types 4-8 weeks …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New eye drop could ease severe allergy in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye drop called T1695 against an existing treatment (ciclosporin) for children aged 4 to 17 with moderate to severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis, a serious allergic eye condition. About 120 participants will use the drops for 4 weeks to see which better redu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a tiny ring improve cataract surgery for RP patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a capsular tension ring (CTR) during cataract surgery helps keep the artificial lens more stable in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Each of the 88 participants will get the ring in one eye, while the other eye serves as a comparison. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New lotion shows promise for rare skin disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a lotion called QRX003 in people with Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic skin condition. About 16 participants aged 4 and older will apply the lotion twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if it improves skin appearance and reduces itching.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quoin Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a single infusion of supercharged immune cells tame incurable autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LiangZou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug aims to save premature babies' eyesight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called FLQ-101 in 18 premature babies born at 26-27 weeks who are at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an eye disease that can cause blindness. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how it works in the body. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: FELIQS INC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New contact lens aims to slow Kids' nearsightedness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of eyeglass lens designed to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children aged 6 to 14. The new lens is compared to an older version to see which works better. Each child will wear both lenses over a year, and researchers will measure eye growth and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Essilor International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on eye cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding a new drug called roginolisib to the existing treatment tebentafusp can help people with advanced uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. The study involves 8 adults whose cancer has spread and who are already on tebentafusp. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy could end monthly eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called RGX-314 for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. About 714 adults aged 50-89 who currently need regular eye injections will receive either the gene therapy or standard treatment. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Laser zaps eye drops: new study tests glaucoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a quick laser treatment called DSLT can help people with glaucoma or high eye pressure use fewer daily eye drops. Sixty adults whose eye pressure is already controlled with 1-3 types of drops will receive the laser in one or both eyes. Researchers will ch…
Sponsor: The Eye Institute of West Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Eye blood flow camera could spot glaucoma before vision fades
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special camera that measures blood flow in the retina can help tell the difference between healthy eyes and those with early glaucoma. Researchers will compare images from the XyCAM device with standard eye exams in 150 adults, including healthy volunte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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AI eye scanner could catch retina disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates PathFinder 1.0, a software that analyzes OCT images of the retina to detect macular abnormalities such as epiretinal membrane, dry age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal conditions. About 400 adults with and without macular issues will undergo st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carl Zeiss Meditec-Dublin CoCe • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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AI eye scans could help underserved youth with diabetes avoid vision loss
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New portable device could bring glaucoma screening to remote areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new, portable device called the World Sight Foundation Field Machine (WSFFM) for measuring visual field loss in glaucoma patients. The WSFFM is compared to the standard Humphrey Visual Field analyzer to see if it can accurately detect glaucoma damage. If …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Eye-Tracking tech could let AMD patients monitor vision loss from home
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New eye test criteria could speed up diagnosis of vision loss cause
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new set of international criteria can accurately diagnose optic neuritis—a condition that causes sudden vision loss—in Chinese patients. Researchers will enroll 500 people with acute or subacute vision loss and compare the criteria's results against …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New prenatal blood test aims to detect genetic disorders without invasive procedures
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for fetal cells in the mother's blood to detect genetic conditions like Down syndrome. The test will be compared to standard diagnostic methods such as amniocentesis or newborn testing. The study involves 1,000 pregnant individual…
Sponsor: BillionToOne Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Phone AI could spot eye disease in remote areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to detect 16 different eye diseases from photos taken with the phone. The AI works entirely on the device, so no internet is needed. Researchers will compare its accuracy to eye doctors and see if non-medical use…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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VR goggles could replace bulky eye tests for kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new virtual reality goggle device (VisuALL) to the standard Humphrey Visual Field test for measuring peripheral vision in children. Researchers will enroll 1000 healthy children and those with eye conditions, testing them during a routine eye appointment. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye scanner could sharpen tumor detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a next-generation eye scanner (Intalight Dream OCT) with the current standard device (Heidelberg Spectralis OCT) to see which provides better images of eye tumors. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with ocular tumors and evaluate image quality and field of vie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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AI boosts cataract surgery precision for severely nearsighted patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 500,000 people with high myopia and cataracts to develop an artificial intelligence model that helps doctors calculate the correct lens power and grade cataracts more accurately. The goal is to improve vision outcomes and reduce complications after surgery.…
Sponsor: Shanghai High Myopia Study Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye scanner tested against gold standard for retina diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye imaging device (VG200D OCT) that takes detailed pictures of the retina. It compares these images to standard dye-based images (FA/ICGA) to see if the new device works just as well. About 30 adults with retina problems will take part. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Intalight, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New eye pressure gadget put to the test against gold standard
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called TonoVera to see how well it measures pressure inside the eye compared to current methods. Researchers will enroll 300 adults with glaucoma. The goal is to find out if the new tool is accurate enough for routine use.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI eye test could spot severe dry eye faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new AI algorithm that screens for severe dry eye disease by analyzing images of the cornea. Researchers will enroll 200 adults already diagnosed with dry eye to see if the AI can better identify cases needing specialist care compared to a standard symptom quest…
Sponsor: Singapore National Eye Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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24-Hour eye pressure monitor: a contact lens that never blinks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new smart contact lens that measures eye pressure continuously for 24 hours, compared to standard spot checks. It involves 12 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure. The goal is to see if the lens provides accurate readings day and night, which could lead to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sensimed AG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Super camera could catch eye diseases before they steal your sight
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Eye Research Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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AI eye doctor: smart software aims to perfect lens implants for nearsightedness
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer program (a deep neural network) can accurately predict the best lens size and position for people having surgery to correct nearsightedness. About 326 adults aged 18-45 will have their eyes scanned before surgery, and the AI's predictions will …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to catch diabetic eye disease earlier with advanced testing
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Yufan Wang • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Nightly eye drops may keep Kids' vision sharp longer
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nightly drop of low-dose atropine in both eyes can delay the start of nearsightedness in children aged 6–11 who are not yet nearsighted. Over 600 kids will be randomly assigned to get either the atropine drops or placebo drops for two years. The main go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Laser eye surgery could prevent blindness in rare genetic condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a laser treatment called OSC/SS to prevent retinal detachment in people with Stickler Syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of vision loss. About 500 children and adults will receive the procedure in one or both eyes and be followed for 5 years. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helen Keller Eye Research Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill prevent eye cancer spread? new trial aims to find out
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug quisinostat can prevent uveal melanoma from spreading in high-risk patients. About 63 people who have completed initial treatment for their eye tumor will take quisinostat capsules three times a week. Researchers will track how long parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope: eye injections may stop Radiation-Related blindness
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether two different eye treatments can prevent vision loss in people who have had radiation therapy for a type of eye cancer called uveal melanoma. The study will compare faricimab injections given every 3 months, a fluocinolone acetonide implant placed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breakthrough trial aims to prevent lung damage in tiniest newborns
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called OHB-607 to see if it can prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a serious chronic lung disease, in extremely premature infants. About 338 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or standard care. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHB Neonatology Ltd. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can mobile eye scans in villages prevent blindness in older adults?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New device tricks eyes into thinking they're looking far away while reading
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that makes reading feel like looking at something far away, to prevent myopia in children aged 6-12 who are at risk. Eighty kids will use the device for at least an hour daily during homework, and researchers will compare their eye changes to a group doi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a common heart pill save Preemies' eyesight?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an oral blood pressure drug, propranolol, can prevent severe eye disease (retinopathy of prematurity) in extremely premature infants. About 276 babies born before 28 weeks and weighing under 1250 grams will receive either propranolol or a placebo. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could eye drops stop glaucoma after cornea surgery? new study investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special anti-inflammatory eye drop (infliximab) can prevent glaucoma after a cornea transplant. About 50 adults having their first cornea transplant will use the drops after surgery. Researchers will watch for side effects and check if the drops he…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Brain zaps may boost mobility in the visually impaired
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical current applied to the brain can improve how people with tunnel vision (from retinitis pigmentosa, rod-cone dystrophy, or advanced glaucoma) navigate obstacles. Twenty adults will receive both real and sham stimulat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Waterloo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drop hopes to soothe dry eye sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye drop called HUC1-394 in 150 adults with moderate to severe dry eye disease. Participants will use the drops or a placebo for a period to see if the drug reduces eye surface damage and improves symptoms. The goal is to find the best dose and frequency.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Huons Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple eye drops soothe dry eyes? new study puts OTC brands to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three different over-the-counter lubricating eye drops in people with dry eye disease. Researchers will measure how well each drop is tolerated, how much it improves symptoms like discomfort and blurry vision, and its effect on daily visual function. The trial…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Andover Research Eye Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Low-Dose eye drop stop constant watery eyes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether low-dose atropine eye drops can reduce excessive tearing (epiphora) in adults. Participants use one of two strengths (0.005% or 0.01%) in their affected eye(s) for one week. The study compares how well each dose works and monitors for any side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rehan Ahmed • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drops aim to soothe dry eye sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye drop called DFL24498 in people with dry eye disease. About 417 adults will use the drops four times a day for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if the drops improve eye surface health and reduce dryness symptoms compared to a placebo.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody shots aim to stop itchy eyes from birch pollen
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs (REGN5713 and REGN5715) given alone or together to reduce eye allergy symptoms caused by birch pollen. About 350 adults with birch pollen allergy will receive the drugs or a placebo and then be exposed to pollen in a controlled setting. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Bone marrow cells injected into salivary glands to fight dry mouth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) into the salivary glands is safe and can ease dry mouth in people with graft-versus-host disease or Sjogren's disease. Up to 36 adults will receive one injection and be monitored for pain and side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can virtual training rewire the brain in MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a 4-week training program that uses mixed reality to guide precise movements, like stacking virtual objects. The goal is to see if this can improve walking speed, balance, and thinking in people with multiple sclerosis. Thirty adults with MS will part…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New eye drops aim to soothe Sjögren's dry eye
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a protein-based eye drop (rhPRG4) can safely relieve dry eye symptoms in people with Sjögren's syndrome. About 80 adults will receive either the active drops or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal is to see if the drops can clear corneal staining, a sign…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lubris Bio Pty Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study checks if popular eye drops really soothe dry eyes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing two versions of Tears Naturale lubricating eye drops—one with preservatives and one without—in 120 people with mild to moderate dry eye disease. Participants will stop using their usual artificial tears and use only the study drops for the duration of the tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New lens aims to sharpen vision after cataract surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of lens called Clareon TruPlus, used during cataract surgery to replace the eye's natural lens. Researchers want to see how well it improves vision and how satisfied patients are up to 3 months after the procedure. The study involves 40 adults over 40 …
Sponsor: OVO LASIK + Lens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New lens tech aims to sharpen sight after cataracts
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests new versions of Clareon Vivity Pro intraocular lenses (IOLs) to see if they improve vision better than current lenses. About 231 adults with cataracts in both eyes will receive one new lens and one current lens to compare results. The main goal is to measure how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: one step or two for retinal detachment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to fix a detached retina, a serious eye problem that can cause vision loss. It compares doing one surgery (vitrectomy) alone versus doing it together with cataract surgery at the same time. The goal is to see which approach gives better vision, fe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New contact lens swap could mean better comfort for aging eyes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who already wear INFUSE One-Day multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) feel more comfortable and see better after switching to DAILIES TOTAL1 multifocal lenses. About 30 satisfied lens wearers, aged 40 and olde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gordon Schanzlin New Vision • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New lens aims to sharpen vision after cataracts in prior laser patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests the Clareon TruPlus lens in 35 adults over 45 who need cataract surgery and previously had laser eye surgery for nearsightedness. The lens is designed to improve vision at various distances and reduce the need for glasses. Participants will be followed for 3 mont…
Sponsor: Laser Defined Vision • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a micro implant replace reading glasses?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called the VisAbility™ Micro Insert System, which is placed in the eye to help people with presbyopia (age-related trouble seeing up close) read without glasses. It involves 33 adults aged 45 to 60 and will track safety and vision improvement over …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Refocus Group, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could stem cell eye drops soothe dry eyes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests eye drops made from stem cell particles in 20 adults with dry eye disease. Participants use the drops four times daily for four weeks. Researchers track safety and symptom changes like eye staining and tear film stability.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New eye drop BUFY01 takes on SVS20 in dry eye showdown
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new eye drop, BUFY01, works as well as an existing one, SVS20, for people with dry eye disease. About 80 participants will use one of the two drops daily for three months. Researchers will check eye health and ask about symptoms to see if the treatments…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TRB Chemedica International SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Vision training may lift mood in macular degeneration patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a visual rehabilitation program can ease anxiety and depression in people with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Twenty-two participants will attend five group sessions over 60 days, learning skills like coin recognition, using voice ass…
Sponsor: Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New dry eye treatment put to the test against current standard
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new treatment (BUFY02) works as well as an existing one (TRB02) for dry eye disease. About 80 adults with dry eye for at least 3 months will use the assigned eye drops daily for 3 months. Researchers will check eye health and symptoms to see if both tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TRB Chemedica International SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stitch spring offers new hope for dry eyes in facial palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Eye rinse device aims to soothe dry eye pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether rinsing the inner eyelids and eye surface with a special device can lower inflammation and improve symptoms in people with dry eye disease. Researchers will measure changes in a marker of inflammation called MMP-9 in 33 participants. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rinsada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New eye drop targets dry eye by gene type
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether licaminlimab eye drops can reduce eye discomfort in people with dry eye disease who have a specific gene variant. About 160 participants will use the drops three times daily for 29 days. The goal is to see if this targeted approach works better than a pla…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oculis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Soothing sounds may ease cataract surgery for seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether playing binaural beats (a type of sound) through earphones during cataract surgery can help older patients feel more satisfied and comfortable. About 60 people aged 65 and older will take part, with half listening to the sounds and half wearing earphon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a nasal spray soothe dry eyes? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a varenicline nasal spray for treating dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. Researchers will measure changes in tear film thickness and stability in 65 adults with mild to moderate symptoms. The goal is to see if the spray improves eye comfort and gland funct…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could cannabis calm Alzheimer's agitation? new trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether IGC-AD1, a THC-based oral medication, can safely reduce agitation in people with mild to severe Alzheimer's dementia. About 164 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in agita…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IGC Pharma, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New eye drop for dry eyes enters safety testing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new lubricating eye drop called ABR2 in 40 adults with dry eye syndrome. The goal is to check if the drop is safe and tolerable when used for up to 28 days. Participants first receive a single drop in one eye, then use the drop at least twice daily for a month.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pleryon Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New online tool aims to boost independence in autistic teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a brief online program called Project Independence for caregivers of autistic youth aged 10 to 14. The program gives practical tools to help kids build daily living skills like dressing or chores. About 70 caregivers will be randomly assigned to the program or an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug IGT-303 tested for safety in kidney disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety of a new drug called IGT-303 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). About 94 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, given as a shot under the skin or into a vein. Researchers will monitor for side effects t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ingenia Therapeutics INC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New eye drop battle: which offers better dry eye relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two preservative-free eye drops, Artelac Complete MDO and VISMED MULTI, for treating moderate to severe dry eye disease. About 160 adults who have used tear substitutes for at least a month will use one of the two drops for 90 days. Researchers will measure ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Gerhard Mann chem.-pharm. Fabrik GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New eyeglass attachment could soothe dry eyes in just two hours
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a disposable silicone device that clips onto eyeglasses to trap moisture around the eyes. Thirty-five adults with mild to moderate dry eye will wear it for two hours. Researchers will measure tear film stability, tear volume, and symptom changes before and after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Eye drops could lift droopy eyelids without surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new eye drop (STN1013800) for adults with acquired droopy eyelids, a condition that can block vision. About 180 Chinese participants will receive either the eye drop or a placebo once daily for 42 days. The goal is to see if the drops improve vision by lifting …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New contact lenses promise more comfort for aging eyes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Total30 multifocal toric contact lenses are more comfortable and provide better vision than current lenses for people with presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision). 32 adults aged 40 and older who already wear toric contacts will try the new lenses for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Southern College of Optometry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Simple lighting and contrast tricks may help people with eye disease take pills safely
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: MCPHS University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye training aims to help millions with macular degeneration see again
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether 5 weekly sessions of eye exercises with real-time visual and audio feedback can improve how people with central vision loss use their peripheral vision. About 12 participants with bilateral central vision loss from macular degeneration will do saccadic an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New England College of Optometry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New eye drops aim to heal damaged corneas
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests Lacripep eye drops in 54 people with neurotrophic keratitis, a condition where the cornea loses feeling and can get damaged. The study compares the drops to a placebo to see if they safely improve eye surface health, vision, and quality of life over 8 wee…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: TearSolutions, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New heat therapy for dry eyes could beat old warm compress routine
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a clinic-based thermal device (MiBo Thermoflo) to standard warm compresses for treating dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. About 42 adults who haven't improved with warm compresses will be randomly assigned to either three sessions of MiBo therapy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New eye drops aim to soothe dry eyes in patients with nerve disorders
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing VEVYE eye drops (cyclosporine 0.1%) in 50 adults with dry eye disease who also have a neuro-ophthalmic condition, such as neurotrophic keratitis. Participants use the drops twice daily for 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in corneal staining and sy…
Sponsor: Neuro-Ophthalmology of Texas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Eye drops from cord blood could soothe nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eye drops made from cord blood plasma can reduce pain in people with long-term nerve-related eye pain. Twenty adults with persistent eye pain and abnormal corneal nerves will receive the drops. Researchers will measure pain levels and nerve health to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a single day of head-down rest replace a full week after eye surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who have surgery for a detached retina need to keep their head in a specific position for seven days, or if just one day is enough. About 20 adults with a certain type of retinal detachment will be asked to stay prone for only one day after thei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Second plug may boost dry eye comfort
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a tiny plug in the upper tear duct can further relieve dry eye symptoms in people who already have a plug in the lower tear duct. Researchers will follow 36 adults with aqueous-deficient dry eye for 6 months, measuring eye comfort and tear film ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Eye drops could replace surgery for droopy eyelids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether oxymetazoline eye drops can safely lift droopy eyelids (acquired blepharoptosis) in 234 adults. Participants use the drops twice daily for 14 days. The main goal is to measure how much the eyelid lifts, and patients will also report if they feel i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Santen SAS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a sugar in eye drops strengthen your Eyes' defenses?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ingredient called trehalose, found in some artificial tears, can improve the eye's natural barrier function in people with dry eye disease. About 30 adults with moderate-to-severe dry eye will use the drops for one month. Researchers will measur…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a zappy headband cure insomnia in MS patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical currents to the brain (hi-tACS) can improve sleep in people with neuroimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis who also have insomnia. Eighty participants will receive 20 sessions of the stimulation or a sham treatment. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can radio waves zap dry eye away? new trial tests device for stubborn cases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a non-invasive radiofrequency device (Thermage FLX) plus eyelid gland expression can improve tear film stability better than gland expression alone in people with dry eye that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 112 adults with moderate to seve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Vision-Boosting game trial for kids after rare eye surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a web-based visual training program can improve vision in children aged 4-12 who had surgery for a rare lens dislocation condition called congenital ectopia lentis. Over 3 months, 82 children will use the training software for 30 minutes daily. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Which sedation is best for cataract surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three sedation approaches—using dexmedetomidine, propofol, or both—during cataract surgery in 1,000 adults. Researchers will measure how well each method sedates patients, affects heart rate and blood pressure, and causes side effects like nausea. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint-Joseph University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Eye drop showdown: which artificial tear works best for dry eyes?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two lubricating eye drops—Systane PRO PF and Thealoz Duo—to see which one better relieves dry eye symptoms. About 100 adults with dry eye will use each drop for 4 weeks, one twice a day and the other four times a day. The goal is to find out if they work equal…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Waterloo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Screen-Weary kids: could a simple supplement ease digital eye strain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily astaxanthin supplement can reduce digital eye strain in children aged 6–18 who use electronic devices. Seventy children with mild to moderate eye strain will take either astaxanthin or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the supplement i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can eye drops sharpen cataract surgery results?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether Systane COMPLETE artificial tears can improve dry eye symptoms and help doctors better predict cataract surgery outcomes. About 140 cataract patients with dry eye will use the drops before and after surgery. Researchers will measure changes in eye shap…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pill before surgery eases fear and pain for cataract patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking an oral anti-anxiety medication (Alprazolam) before cataract surgery can reduce pain and anxiety and improve satisfaction. Researchers will follow 250 adults having surgery on their second eye. The goal is to find a safe, convenient way to make …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New reading trick may help those with macular degeneration see words clearly
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shifting text to healthier parts of the visual field can help people with age-related macular degeneration read faster and make fewer mistakes. About 108 participants with central vision loss will try two different text-remapping methods. The goal is to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Which graft works best for droopy eyelids? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three types of spacer grafts (hard palate, ear cartilage, and a porcine product) used in surgery to fix lower eyelid retraction, a condition where the eyelid pulls down. Researchers will measure eyelid height and track complications in 100 adults who had this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Xanax before eye surgery: a calmer experience?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking Xanax (a mild anti-anxiety medication) 30 minutes before cataract surgery can reduce pain and anxiety and improve satisfaction with the anesthesia. Researchers will compare Xanax to a placebo in 400 adults having cataract surgery at National Tai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can eye drops before cataract surgery improve vision?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using Systane COMPLETE eye drops before cataract surgery can improve dry eye symptoms and help with surgical planning. About 150 adults aged 20-85 with dry eye who need cataract surgery will use the drops regularly before their operation. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Melatonin may fix sleep in diabetic eye disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Laser zaps eye pressure swings in glaucoma study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a laser treatment called DSLT can reduce the natural ups and downs of eye pressure throughout the day in people with glaucoma. Researchers will measure eye pressure at three times during one day before the laser and again six months after. The goal is …
Sponsor: Ophthalmology Associates, Fort Worth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Eye drops aim to boost blood flow in glaucoma suspects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two eye drop treatments—latanoprost alone versus a combination of netarsudil and latanoprost (Rocklatan)—to see if the combination improves blood flow in the veins around the eye. Researchers will use special imaging techniques to measure blood flow in adults …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to why some get sick from parasitic worms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people's immune systems react to infections from parasitic worms, which can cause serious health problems like swelling, blindness, or heart disease. Researchers will evaluate and treat up to 500 participants aged 3 to 100 using standard medical tests and …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Rare cancer syndrome under the microscope: what families need to know
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with a rare genetic condition called DICER1 syndrome, which raises the risk of certain childhood cancers like pleuropulmonary blastoma. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and tissue from up to 1,500 participants and their relati…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New eye drug IZERVAY under Real-World watch: will it slow vision loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes permanent vision loss. Participants receive avacincaptad pegol (IZERVAY) as part of their routine care. Researchers will collect data on treatment patterns, sid…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Scientists seek genetic clues to mysterious fever diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about the genetics and natural history of autoinflammatory diseases, which cause repeated fevers and inflammation. Researchers will study up to 5,000 people, including patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. Participants provide blood and …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Screen time and eye focus: new study measures the impact of Close-Up viewing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how the eye's focusing ability changes after 20 minutes of looking at a screen up close (25 cm) compared to looking at a distant object (10 m). Healthy adults aged 18-35 will perform focusing tasks while a wavefront sensor measures their eye's response. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rochester Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to unlock clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with rare genetic disorders that cause harmful substances to build up in the body, leading to brain damage. Researchers will monitor up to 200 participants over time using exams, surveys, and lab tests. The goal is to better understand how these diseases…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch eye tissue bank to unlock secrets of retinal disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel salivary gland mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microbiome study seeks clues in rare skin condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria, fungi, and viruses living on the skin, in the gut, and in the mouth of people with Netherton syndrome, a rare condition that damages the skin barrier and often causes allergies. Researchers will compare these microbes to those of healthy voluntee…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Small RNA molecule may hold key to understanding cataracts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a small RNA molecule called tRF-31 is linked to the severity of age-related cataracts. Researchers will collect lens tissue from 200 adults undergoing routine cataract surgery and measure tRF-31 levels. The goal is to see if higher or lower levels …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of cancer in older adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study creates a registry of older adults with cancer to collect information about their health, treatments, and outcomes. Participants complete a geriatric assessment and allow researchers to follow their medical records. The goal is to better understand how cancer …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain wiring maps may forecast coma recovery after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether advanced MRI scans that map the brain's structural and functional connections can better predict neurological recovery in coma patients after cardiac arrest than standard methods. Researchers will scan 263 adults who remain unconscious at least 72 hours a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study tracks rare eye diseases to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international study aims to collect genetic and health information from 1,500 people with rare inherited retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. It has two parts: a registry to gather genetic and vision data, and a natural history study that follows participants over tim…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to sharpen Sjögren's diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how well current classification criteria can diagnose primary Sjögren's syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will compare the criteria against diagnoses made by expert doctors. The goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy for this condition.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye screening study opens doors to future research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens people with eye diseases to see if they can join other research studies at the National Eye Institute. No treatment is given. Participants undergo eye exams, blood tests, and other procedures to diagnose or evaluate their condition. The goal is simply to determ…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to find a simple test for MS diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing inflammatory markers in the blood and spinal fluid of 300 people who are being checked for multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if certain markers can help doctors tell MS apart from other autoimmune diseases that affect the brain and spinal cord. R…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New glasses for nearsighted kids: will they wear them?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing how well children aged 6 to 16 adapt to Essilor Stellest myopia-control spectacle lenses. The goal is to see if kids find them comfortable and easy to wear in real life, which is important for long-term use. Fifty children with progressive myopia will …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New eye scan study aims to unlock Glaucoma's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 people with advanced glaucoma for three years, using a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to measure blood flow around the optic nerve. Researchers want to see how these scans compare with standard vision tests in tracking the disease. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can your genes predict eye damage from a common arthritis drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Eye disease study tracks vision loss in stargardt patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 90 children and adults with Stargardt disease or similar inherited eye conditions to see how their vision changes over 2 years. Participants will have regular eye exams and imaging every 6 months. No treatment is given—the goal is to better understand the natur…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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UK study counts how many preterm babies get eylea for eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study collects data from UK preterm babies with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) who are treated with the drug aflibercept (Eylea) using a paediatric dosing device. The main goal is to count how many babies receive this treatment and decide if there are enough …
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which corneal transplant is best? 1,000-Patient study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will compare how well patients see after three types of corneal transplants: DSAEK, UT-DSAEK, and DMEK. Researchers will follow 1,000 people who had surgery for Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. They will measure vision, cell cou…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Should gene therapy be used for AMD? new study asks patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews 30 patients with wet age-related macular degeneration to understand their views on gene therapy. Researchers want to know if the benefits outweigh the risks of this irreversible treatment, and how patients make decisions about complex therapies. The goal is …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a website ease the stress of genetic testing? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a digital platform called the Genetics Navigator to see if it can reduce distress for people undergoing genetic testing. The platform provides education, counseling, and management recommendations. Researchers will compare it to standard care in 170 adults a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can freezing ovarian tissue help people with turner syndrome or early menopause have kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether freezing ovarian tissue can help preserve fertility in people aged 2-21 with conditions like Turner syndrome, galactosemia, or premature ovarian insufficiency. Participants may have surgery to remove and freeze a gonad, with a small piece used for rese…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive german health data study to map eye disease trends over 15 years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze health records from 2009 to 2024 to find out how many people in Germany have three serious eye conditions: wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. Researchers will look at data from two large German health …
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists harvest cells to grow mini retinas in lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects skin, hair, blood, urine, or saliva samples from people with certain eye diseases (like macular degeneration) and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will turn these samples into stem cells in the lab to study how the diseases develop and to test potential ne…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New registry to monitor Real-World effects of NMOSD treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term registry for adults with AQP4+ neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are already taking Alexion C5 inhibitor drugs like eculizumab or ravulizumab. It will collect information on relapses, safety, and quality of life over many years to unders…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists map cognitive profiles in rare brain disorder to personalize rehabilitation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates the specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses of children and adults with Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), a rare condition affecting blood vessels in the brain, skin, and eyes. Participants complete a series of tests measuring memory, attention, language, a…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists track Sjogren's disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with Sjogren's disease (or symptoms) over time to learn how the condition starts and progresses. Participants undergo exams, saliva and tear tests, and questionnaires during several visits. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather data and sample…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare eye conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of a group of eye conditions called MAC (microphthalmia, anophthalmia, and uveal coloboma), which can lead to vision loss or blindness. Researchers will collect DNA samples from 600 people—both those with MAC and their close relatives…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Swedish study to measure how poor vision impacts Kids' daily lives
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nearsightedness (myopia) and other vision problems affect the quality of life of Swedish children and teens. Researchers will translate a vision questionnaire into Swedish and test it on 300 healthy kids aged 0-17. Participants will get a full eye exam and…
Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye scan study aims to catch retinal disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy in women with neuroimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with neuroimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis) through pregnancy and up to five years after. Researchers will track disease activity, pregnancy complications, and baby health to learn how these conditions affect fertility and…
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will lose their sight? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 1,500 adults aged 55 and older to learn how early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) turns into the advanced form that can cause vision loss. Researchers will use eye imaging, genetic tests, and other measurements to find clues that predict progression…
Sponsor: Singapore National Eye Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye test tracks vision loss in dry AMD patients on approved drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how vision changes over two years in 50 people aged 65-90 with geographic atrophy (a form of dry age-related macular degeneration) who are already taking the drug pegcetacoplan. Researchers will use a special vision test that maps light sensitivity near damaged…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test spot eye damage from diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Dry eye treatment may sharpen cataract surgery precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether dry eye disease affects the accuracy of corneal measurements needed for cataract surgery planning. 400 cataract patients will be divided into those with and without dry eye. Those with dry eye will use sodium hyaluronate eye drops for two weeks. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jin Yang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye camera could catch blindness before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special camera that takes super-detailed pictures of the back of the eye (the retina). The goal is to see if this technology can find eye diseases earlier than standard methods. Up to 1,000 people aged 12 and older, with or without eye disease, will have their …
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bigger eye injection may raise pressure – new study checks safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks eye pressure in 100 people receiving a larger-volume injection of Aflibercept (0.07mL) for macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration. Researchers measure pressure right after the injection and at several time points, then check for any nerve damage …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Timing of eye surgery under the microscope: early or late?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares immediate surgery versus waiting for vision to worsen in people with an epiretinal membrane (a thin layer of scar tissue on the eye's surface). It includes 400 adults with relatively good vision (20/40 or better) who have symptoms like blurring or distortion. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cheaper eye drug could save millions in AMD treatment costs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at three drugs (bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept) used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers will analyze costs and quality of life for 600 patients in France to see which treatment off…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists track brain lesions over years to unlock MS mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 170 people with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and similar conditions, plus healthy volunteers, for up to 6 years. Researchers use MRI scans, blood tests, and spinal fluid analysis to monitor brain lesions and understand how the disease…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study uses advanced scans to map brain inflammation over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe CLUE study is a research project that follows 1,000 people with neuroinflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. Participants undergo detailed MRI and PET scans at the start and after one year to see how their brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves c…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Kidney disease mystery: scientists launch massive data hunt
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rare kidney diseases like Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Membranous Nephropathy. Researchers will collect health information and biological samples from 1,200 participants over many years. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Personalized trial matching could revolutionize kidney disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study helps people with certain kidney diseases (like nephrotic syndrome and FSGS) find clinical trials that match their specific disease profile. Researchers analyze participants' molecular data to recommend targeted therapies in ongoing trials. The goal is to improve treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New imaging study reveals how glaucoma drug works inside the eye
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to take detailed pictures of the eye's drainage system in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Half of the 50 participants will use Rhopressa eye drops daily for two weeks, while the other half will use artificial tears. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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What kids look at all day may predict nearsightedness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 children aged 7-12 for three years to measure their daily visual environment, including how far they look, light brightness and color, and eye movements. Researchers want to find which factors most influence the development and worsening of nearsightedness (…
Sponsor: State University of New York College of Optometry • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tracks eye disease progression in older adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 75 adults aged 55 and older with geographic atrophy (a late stage of age-related macular degeneration) to see how the condition progresses over a short time. Researchers will measure changes in eye structure and function, and explore links to genetics and life…
Sponsor: Complement Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive eye gene bank aims to unlock secrets of rare blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect DNA samples and detailed eye exam data from 1,000 people with rare inherited eye diseases like aniridia, Best disease, and albinism. Participants provide a saliva or blood sample and share their eye health records. The goal is to expand a research repos…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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5,000 seniors join landmark eye health study to unlock secrets of aging vision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 5,000 adults aged 65 and older to learn how eye diseases develop and progress over time. Researchers will collect detailed health information, eye exams, and biological samples to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to create a personalized risk pr…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is observing up to 250 people with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome and related cholesterol disorders, as well as their relatives. Researchers will track symptoms, development, and lab results over several years to find better ways to measure disease progress…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a headband read brain activity in coma patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tests whether a non-invasive headband called fNIRS can measure brain activity in healthy adults and in people with disorders of consciousness, such as coma, after severe brain injury. Participants wear the headband while receiving gentle touch, listening …
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to map rare eye Disease's natural course
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 500 people with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) to see how the disease changes over time. Researchers will track vision, eye comfort, and physical eye changes using questionnaires and tests. No new treatments are given—the goal is simply to learn more about …
Sponsor: Claris Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Eye drug faricimab under the microscope: Real-World data collection begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 850 people with wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular edema who are being treated with faricimab (VABYSMO) in routine clinical practice. Over two years, researchers will track vision changes, treatment schedules, and sa…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New kidney drug candidate SK-09 enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new oral drug called SK-09 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The study is split into two parts: one where participants get a single dose, and another where they get multiple doses. No one knows who gets th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Consun Pharmaceutical Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New eye camera could unlock secrets of inherited blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special camera called an Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (AOSLO) to take very detailed pictures of the retina in people with inherited retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers will measure how the light-sensitive cells in the eye cha…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Massive eye database aims to unlock secrets of blinding diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Dan Chen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists track rare eye disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 25 people aged 10 and older with Stargardt-like macular dystrophy (STDG3), a rare inherited eye disease that causes vision loss. Over three years, researchers will measure changes in the retina using eye exams, imaging, and vision tests. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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What do patients really know about their rare eye disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a one-time survey to learn about the eye and body symptoms of people with congenital aniridia, a rare genetic condition that affects the iris. Researchers want to see how much patients understand about their own disease. About 100 patients of all ages will take pa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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2000 coma patients tracked to unlock recovery secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2000 adults who are in a coma or have disorders of consciousness after serious brain injuries like stroke, cardiac arrest, or trauma. Researchers collect medical records and later interview survivors or their caregivers about physical and emotional recovery. No…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cataract surgery clarity: tool placement may shape recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people having cataract surgery to see if where the surgeon places the phacoemulsification tip (the tool that breaks up the cataract) affects early healing. Researchers will use a special camera during surgery to track the tip's location and then measure co…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Does anesthesia affect kids' brains? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares brain development in children who had multiple anesthesia exposures during retinoblastoma treatment to children who never had anesthesia. Researchers will use intelligence and memory tests to see if there are differences. The goal is to understand if anesthesi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for protein clues in common eye diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Popular diabetes drugs may ease dry eye, study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether GLP-1 receptor agonists—drugs used for type 2 diabetes and obesity—can also improve dry eye disease. Researchers will measure changes in tear stability and eye surface health in 100 patients who have not taken these drugs before. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Attikon Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New eye models could make LASIK safer and more predictable
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing imaging and computer simulation tools to predict how a person's cornea (the clear front part of the eye) will change after treatments like crosslinking for keratoconus or LASIK for vision correction. Researchers will take detailed images of the eyes of 60…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists watch and treat eye diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about eye diseases by observing and providing standard care to up to 1,000 people over 5 years. Participants receive regular eye exams, tests, and treatments as needed. The goal is to better understand how eye diseases progress and are inherited, not…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace paper for eye exams in clinical trials?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app called Acuvera Capture can record eye test results as accurately as the traditional paper method. Researchers will compare the two methods in 90 adults with different levels of vision, from normal to low vision. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: OptymEdge, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists fine-tune brain ultrasound to tailor treatment for each person
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a method to adjust the strength of transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) for each person. Researchers will test how tFUS affects vision in 30 healthy adults aged 18-70. The goal is to find the right dose for each individual to make future treatments mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Night vision test could reveal severity of eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well people with retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt's disease see in the dark. Researchers want to find out if measuring dark adaptation can help detect and track these conditions. Healthy volunteers and people with retinal disease ag…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Silicone Oil's hidden impact on retinal signals revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how silicone oil, used to hold the retina in place after a retinal detachment, affects the retina's electrical activity. Researchers will measure these signals in 50 people who had surgery for a detached retina. The goal is to better understand how the oil imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Corneal polishing study aims to improve cell therapy for fuchs dystrophy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether polishing the inner layer of the cornea before injecting new cells helps remove tiny bumps called guttae in people with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. Twenty adults scheduled for corneal transplant will have half their cornea polished and the oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New device could sharpen cataract surgery planning
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called Unity DX that measures the eye's shape and focus. The goal is to collect data to help plan cataract surgeries more accurately. About 400 people having cataract treatment will participate. This is a data-gathering study, not a treatment it…
Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye scans could predict vision and brain problems in preterm babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows preterm infants who were part of an earlier study to see if a new, portable eye imaging device can detect hidden signs of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a vision-threatening condition. Researchers will compare the new imaging to standard photos and track chi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple calculator make laser eye surgery sharper?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special calculation tool (called a nomogram) helps doctors correct astigmatism more precisely during laser eye surgery. One hundred adults with astigmatism will be treated, and their vision will be checked over three months. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Eye Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Tears may reveal best glaucoma treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines tear fluid for signs of inflammation in people with glaucoma who receive different treatments. Researchers will measure certain proteins in tears and eye pressure before and after treatment. The goal is to see if these tear markers can predict how well a treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Eye layer thickness may hold key to glaucoma laser outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the thickness of a layer inside the eye (the choroid) can predict how well a gentle laser treatment works for glaucoma. Researchers will measure eye pressure and choroid thickness before and after the laser procedure in 20 adults with glaucoma. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive global registry launched to unlock secrets of gaucher disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term registry that follows over 1,200 people with Gaucher disease worldwide. It collects real-world data on how the disease progresses and how different treatments, including velaglucerase alfa, work over time. No new drugs are being tested; instead, particip…
Sponsor: Shire • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI could help 911 operators spot heart attacks and strokes faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can help emergency call operators quickly identify life-threatening situations like cardiac arrest, stroke, or severe breathing problems. Researchers will analyze millions of past emergency calls to train AI models to recognize…
Sponsor: Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061 Andalucía • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can videos boost eye screening in latinx communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can colored light turn down pain? scientists scan brains to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how colored light affects pain by scanning the brains of 60 people—half with chronic musculoskeletal pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will view different light patterns while their brain activity is measured, and some will also recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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60,000 eyes tracked: scientists hunt genes behind cataract outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60,000 people with cataracts, including those with high myopia (severe nearsightedness), to see how their vision changes after cataract surgery. Researchers will also look at genetic and environmental factors that might affect cataract development and surgical …
Sponsor: Shanghai High Myopia Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Which device best measures dry eye? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 50 people with dry eye disease to compare three different devices that measure the thickness of the tear film's lipid layer. Researchers want to see which device gives the most consistent readings and which one best matches other signs of dry eye. The goal …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Texting patients to save sight: SMS reminders tested for corneal ulcer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether sending SMS reminders can improve how often patients with corneal ulcers come back for follow-up visits at an eye hospital in Nepal. About 310 adults aged 18 to 70 who own a mobile phone will take part. The goal is to see if a simple text message can h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seva Canada Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Baby jaundice may leave lasting marks on teeth, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common tooth staining is in children who had very high bilirubin levels (jaundice) early in life. Researchers will check 120 children with certain liver conditions to see if their teeth are discolored and whether that affects their daily life. The goal is …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Just one cigarette changes your eyes in minutes, study finds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what happens to the front part of the eye (the cornea) right after smoking a cigarette. Researchers will measure changes in corneal thickness and clarity in 90 healthy adults, comparing smokers to non-smokers. The goal is to understand if smoking causes immedi…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye scans may unlock secrets of glaucoma blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced eye scans (OCT and OCTA) to compare the structure and blood flow of the choroid and retina in people with two main types of glaucoma: primary angle-closure disease and primary open-angle glaucoma. Researchers aim to better understand how these conditi…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New eye scans could revolutionize how we see retinal disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to take ultra-detailed pictures of the back of the eye in people with retinal diseases like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers aim to develop new ways to diagnose and track these conditions by measuring cell density and func…
Sponsor: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to uncover uveitis patterns in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 300 children under 18 with uveitis, an eye inflammation condition. Researchers want to learn how common different types of uveitis are and what treatments children receive. Participants have one visit with their doctor, and some will have their medical rec…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New eye scans could reveal Glaucoma's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special cameras to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye in healthy people and those with glaucoma. Researchers want to see how blood flow and nerve cells change in glaucoma. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain scans reveal dopamine disruption in coma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan to look at dopamine pathways in the brains of people who are in a coma after a severe head injury. Researchers will compare three groups: coma patients, patients who have recovered from coma, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand how…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New blood marker may predict Sjögren's Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for a better way to track disease activity in people with primary Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes dryness and can affect organs. Researchers will test a new blood marker called anti-Ro/SSA IgE in 185 participants to see if it is …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock secrets of common corneal disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how genes relate to the different forms of Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy, a common eye disease that affects the cornea. Researchers in France will enroll 500 people who need corneal transplant surgery. They will analyze blood samples for genetic mar…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive study seeks clues to rare eye disorders in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study aims to learn more about children born with small or missing eyes (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, and Coloboma, or MAC) and how genetic changes may cause these conditions. Researchers will collect medical histories, saliva, and blood samples, and perform physic…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New imaging reveals how cyclosporine eye drops calm dry eye inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test whether 0.1% cyclosporine A eye drops can change the number and behavior of immune cells on the eye's surface in people with dry eye disease. Researchers will use a special microscope to watch these cells move over 12 weeks and compare the drops to a lubricat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of New South Wales • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists zoom in on eye cells to unlock secrets of blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special camera called an adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope to take incredibly detailed pictures of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Researchers will compare images from healthy people and those with eye diseases like Star…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New national registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood liver diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a Canadian registry for children under 18 with Alagille syndrome or genetic intrahepatic cholestasis, rare liver conditions that cause bile buildup. Researchers will collect health data from medical records over time to understand how these diseases progress an…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Eye zap study seeks to prove what patients already feel
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with retinitis pigmentosa and similar eye diseases who already use a device called OkuStim® that sends mild electrical pulses to the eye. Many patients report temporary improvements in vision right after treatment, but these haven't been measured in a s…
Sponsor: Okuvision GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Gene test may guide chemo choice for tough pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study aims to see if using five gene signatures from a patient's tumor can help doctors choose the best first chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer. About 85 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer will have their tumor genes analyzed to pick between two standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to cut risky pills for seniors with arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a doctor's computer tool (MedSafer) and patient brochures (EMPOWER) can help reduce the use of potentially harmful medications in adults aged 60 and older with rheumatic diseases who take five or more regular drugs. Researchers will follow 100 particip…
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Eye-Tracking study reveals how kids use special glasses for nearsightedness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks where children aged 7 to 14 look through special spectacle lenses designed to slow nearsightedness (myopia). Researchers want to see if kids look through different parts of the lens depending on what they're doing, like reading or playing. The goal is to underst…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SightGlass Vision, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Hospital teamwork could cut cataract surgery delays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether improving how hospital wards and operating rooms work together can reduce waiting times for cataract surgery. Researchers will observe 360 patients aged 20 and older at a single eye hospital, track delays and errors, then test new procedures to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seva Canada Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study tests if special lenses slow kids down
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether special glasses for slowing down nearsightedness (myopia) affect how children move and react in daily life. Twenty kids aged 6 to 12 will wear both regular and myopia-control lenses while researchers measure their reaction time, movement speed, and wal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SightGlass Vision, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Eye health training for volunteers could boost vision care in rural nepal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a one-day eye health training session for female community health volunteers in Nepal increases the number of patients visiting local vision centers. 149 volunteers will participate, with some receiving training and referral slips and others not. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seva Canada Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new eye disease marker in fluid samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock why kidney disease returns after transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and biological samples (like blood, urine, and kidney tissue) from 300 people with FSGS or MCD who have had or will have a kidney transplant. The goal is to build a research biobank called RESOLVE to help scientists study why these dis…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Thousands of eyes tracked to unravel keratoconus mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows thousands of people with keratoconus, a condition that makes the cornea thin and bulge. Researchers measure the eye's shape and vision over many years to understand how the disease starts and changes. No new treatments are tested—the goal is simply to learn mor…
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Simple eye tests in your GP's office could save your sight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can we predict Parkinson's decades early? new study recruits 600 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people who carry a change in the GBA1 gene, which puts them at higher risk. Researchers will use simple, non-invasive tests to check for subtle changes in movement, thinking, sleep, and other functions that can appear …
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Texts and home visits tested to boost eye care Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists hunt for eye disease clues in your tears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tear samples from 300 people with dry eye, infectious keratoconjunctivitis, mucous membrane pemphigoid, or allergic conjunctivitis. Researchers will analyze the proteins and metabolites in tears to create a unique fingerprint for each condition. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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German eye registry reveals shifting trends in corneal transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study collects data from over 100 eye clinics in Germany to see how corneal transplant surgeries have changed since 2001. Researchers track the number of surgeries, the types of procedures used, and the reasons people need them. The goal is to understand trends, no…
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Blood test could predict brain inflammation relapses in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that can predict whether a child with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) will experience relapses. Researchers will analyze immune cells from blood samples of 20 children aged 1-18 with a first demyelinating event. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New imaging methods aim to sharpen monitoring of blinding eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two advanced eye imaging techniques—central microperimetry and radial OCT—to see if they can more accurately measure the progression of geographic atrophy, a severe form of age-related macular degeneration that can lead to blindness. Researchers will follow 80 ad…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to pave the way for treatments of a rare eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 45 adults with retinitis pigmentosa caused by EYS gene mutations to understand how the disease progresses over 48 months. Researchers will measure vision changes using eye exams and genetic testing. The goal is to identify reliable ways to track the disease, wh…
Sponsor: Sensor Technology for Deafblind • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists probe mystery of fatigue in Sjögren's patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults with Sjögren's disease for 3 months to understand what causes their fatigue. Researchers will use questionnaires and pain tests to track fatigue, mood, sleep, and activity levels. The goal is to find factors that predict or explain fatigue, which cou…
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New eye camera sees cells that may unlock secrets of blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special camera (adaptive optics) to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye in people with inherited retinal diseases. Researchers want to see how individual cells change over time and after treatments. About 200 participants aged 5 to 70 will be observed,…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Eye injection safety check: could common treatment raise heart risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Eye camera showdown: can new tech match the gold standard?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two new ultrawide field cameras (Clarus and Optos) to the standard Spectralis camera for taking pictures of the back of the eye in people with inherited retinal diseases. Fifty adults will have their eyes dilated and photographed with all three cameras. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Eye fluid holds clues to saving sight in kids with retinoblastoma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and fluid from the front of the eye (aqueous humor) from up to 800 children with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. Researchers aim to find biological markers in the fluid that can predict whether the eye can be saved with treatment. The st…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why head injuries can harm the heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to heart problems like irregular heartbeat or heart failure. Researchers will use MRI scans to see if damage to certain brain areas disrupts the network that controls the heart. By studying 90 people with mild to mod…
Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood and AI join forces to catch lung scarring early in rheumatic disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to detect lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) early in people with connective tissue diseases like scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will analyze tiny particles in the blood called extracellular vesicles and use AI to exami…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Rural Kids' vision at risk: new program aims to spot eye problems early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to provide eye care to children in rural China. It will involve about 20,000 kids aged 3 to 18 from schools in several counties. The goal is to see if a coordinated program across local health centers and schools can improve eye screening rates and h…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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MS patients test video tool to improve care choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a 10-minute video about palliative care can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand their options and make decisions that match their values. Half of the 50 participants will watch the video, and the other half will read a standard informat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists probe molecular secrets of glaucoma eye strain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with primary angle-closure glaucoma have loose eye lenses (zonular laxity). Researchers will compare molecules from 150 participants—those with and without this lens looseness, plus healthy controls—to find key differences. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC