Uveitis
MONDO:0020283An inflammatory process affecting a part of or the entire uvea. Causes include inflammatory agents (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster, leptospirosis) and systemic diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis). Patients present with pain and redness in the eye, light sensitivity, and blurred and decreased vision.
Also known as: inflammation of uvea, uvea inflammation, uveitis, uveitis (disease)
62 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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 Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame eye inflammation in uveitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, GenSci048, in people with active non-infectious uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. The trial will compare two doses of GenSci048 against a placebo to see if it can control the disease and reduce treatment failure. About 111 adults with active uveit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for uveitis: Anti-Inflammatory drug tested in chinese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug adalimumab (Tebiovio®) in 30 adults with non-infectious uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. The goal is to see if the drug can control inflammation and prevent treatment failure. Participants will receive injections and be monitored for up to 24 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye injection shows promise for rare Fungal-Related blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether faricimab (Vabysmo), an FDA-approved eye injection for other retinal diseases, can safely treat abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye caused by presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome. About 25 adults with this condition will receive an initial injectio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cincinnati Eye Institute, Southwest Ohio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 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 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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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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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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Head-to-head trial aims to find best way to save sight in IIH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common procedures—CSF shunting and dural venous sinus stenting—to see which better preserves vision in adults with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) who are at risk of permanent sight loss. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New lens implants promise clearer vision for complex cataract cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests special lens implants that correct both cataracts and presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) in patients with additional eye structure issues like lens dislocation or inflammation. About 320 adults will receive these lenses during cataract surgery, with doct…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New DNA test could uncover hidden eye infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new diagnostic method called metagenomic sequencing to find hidden infections in people with eye inflammation (uveitis). Standard tests often miss the cause. Researchers will analyze fluid from the eye to detect bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. The goal …
Sponsor: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 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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Hunting for hidden eye infections: a new diagnostic approach
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowInfectious uveitis is a serious cause of blindness, but current tests often miss the culprit. This study uses a broad panel of molecular tests to detect bacteria, viruses, and fungi in eye fluid from 100 patients with suspected infectious uveitis in China. The goal is to map whic…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 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 study aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 290 children with non-infectious chronic uveitis, a rare eye inflammation that can cause vision loss. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, lab results, and complications over several years. The goal is to better understand the disease and identify ris…
Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel rare eye disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people with birdshot chorioretinopathy, a rare inflammatory eye disease, to better understand its features and causes. Researchers will use imaging, vision tests, and quality-of-life surveys to track the disease over time. They will also analyze DNA to find…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple eye scan replace the needle for uveitis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special eye scan (OCT) can accurately measure inflammation inside the eye for people with uveitis. Researchers will scan the eyes of 1500 patients and compare the results to standard exams. The goal is to find a faster, painless way to track diseas…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind eye inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic mutations or variations linked to uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,500 patients with uveitis (including infectious types) and analyze their DNA. The goal is to better understand what causes the …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 300 people with autoimmune diseases like Crohn's, multiple sclerosis, and celiac disease. Researchers aim to identify the specific targets of immune cells (T cells) that cause inflammation. The goal is to discover new targets for …
Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC