Retinal disorder

This study tested a low dose of the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) against standard laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can blind premature infants. Sixteen babies with severe disease were enrolled. The goal was to see if the drug could control the dis…

This study tested whether giving a clot-busting drug (tenecteplase or alteplase) within 4.5 hours of an eye stroke could restore vision. Eye stroke, or central retinal artery occlusion, is a blockage in the eye's main artery that often causes permanent vision loss. The trial aime…

This study tested a single injection of avoralstat into the eye for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in diabetes. Only 3 adults took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check safety and see if the drug might help re…

This early-stage study tested a new oral drug called K9 for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The trial was stopped early and only enrolled one person. The main goal was to check safety and measure changes in retinal swelling and…

This study tested a single injection of a gene therapy called GT005 in 98 people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. The goal was to see if the treatment could slow the growth of damaged areas in the eye and c…

This study tested a single injection of GT005, a gene therapy, in 255 people with geographic atrophy from dry age-related macular degeneration. The goal was to see if it could slow the growth of blind spots in the eye. The trial was terminated early, so we have less data than hop…

This early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called GT005 for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The therapy delivers a working gene to the retina via a single injection. The study enrolled 56 people and focused on safety and dosing, but w…

This study tested a gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that causes gradual vision loss. The treatment involved injecting a corrected gene under the retina in one eye. The trial included 19 people aged 13 and older with a specific genetic defect. The m…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…

This study tested whether anti-VEGF injections into the eye could help treat Coats disease, a rare condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and fluid buildup in the retina, potentially leading to blindness. The trial included 18 people with early-stage Coats disease who had n…

This study tested a new surgical technique for macular holes that remained open after standard treatment. The procedure involves moving a thin membrane from the eye to cover the hole. Only 16 people were enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so we don't yet know if this appr…

This Phase 2 study tested an oral drug called danicopan in 365 people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. Participants took different doses of danicopan or a placebo for up to 104 weeks to see if it could slow…

This study tested a new software called AngioScan, used with an already-approved eye camera, to see if it can take better pictures of the back of the eye. Researchers looked at 150 patients with retinal problems like macular degeneration. The goal was to find out if the software …

This study tested a smartphone app called CRADLE that uses a photo to detect leukocoria (a white glow in the pupil), which can be a sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, or glaucoma. Researchers planned to compare the app's accuracy to a standard eye exam in children with these cond…

This study looked at whether eating corn rich in zeaxanthin (a natural pigment) could increase the density of the macular pigment in the eye, which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. Nine healthy volunteers aged 20-35 ate a dail…

This study looked at people with cone disorders, a type of inherited eye disease that affects color vision and sharp sight. Researchers analyzed genetic changes of unknown significance to see if they cause disease. The goal was to improve genetic diagnosis, not to test a treatmen…

This study looked at whether special eye scans (OCT-angiography) can predict how well the remaining kidney will work one year after kidney removal for cancer. Researchers enrolled 30 adults scheduled for total nephrectomy. The goal was to see if retinal blood vessel patterns coul…

This study looked at whether peeling a thin membrane inside the eye (the internal limiting membrane) during surgery for a detached retina helps patients see better and prevents scar tissue. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 21 people, so the results are not strong …

This study tested a new, non-invasive eye imaging method called hyperspectral imaging. It takes pictures of the back of the eye using many different colors of light to find details not visible with standard cameras. About 679 adults with healthy eyes or eye diseases like diabetic…

This study aimed to validate a scoring system that predicts whether patients will have good vision one year after combined cataract and epiretinal membrane surgery. The score uses factors like age, symptom duration, and initial vision. Researchers planned to enroll 164 adults age…

This study followed 7 people with Mucolipidosis Type IV (MLIV) to learn how the disease naturally progresses. Researchers used tests like neuropsychological exams, blood and urine tests, and brain MRIs to find better ways to measure the disease. The goal was to improve future cli…

This study looked at over 100 people with inherited retinal dystrophies, a group of rare eye diseases that can cause vision loss. Researchers collected genetic and eye exam data to find links between specific gene mutations and symptoms. The goal was to better understand these di…