Wet macular degeneration
MONDO:0005417A form of RETINAL degeneration in which abnormal CHOROIDAL NEOVASCULARIZATION occurs under the RETINA and MACULA LUTEA, causing bleeding and leaking of fluid. This leads to bulging and or lifting of the macula and the distortion or destruction of central vision.
Also known as: exudative senile macular degeneration of retina, wet AMD, wet ARMD, wet age related macular degeneration, Kuhnt-Junius degeneration
168 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Eye drops could replace needle injections for wet AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2a trial tests SCAI-005 eye drops in 50 adults with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo drops three times daily. The study aims to see if the drops can reduce retinal swelling and control the di…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SCAI Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye drug faricimab tested for blinding disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test the drug faricimab, given as eye injections, in 50 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The goal is to see if it improves vision and eye health. Participants will receive 4 initial doses, then more as needed. The study is observational, me…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smartphone app could help wet AMD patients space out eye injections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a home monitoring app can help people with wet age-related macular degeneration (eAMD) safely extend the time between Aflibercept injections. About 80 adults already receiving this treatment will use the app and have regular eye exams over one to two y…
Sponsor: Association for Innovation and Biomedical Research on Light and Image • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New eye injection could mean fewer doctor visits for wet AMD patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new medicine called AIV007 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. About 35 participants will receive either AIV007 or the standard treatment Eylea. The goal is to see if AIV007 can improve vision and reduce t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AiViva BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New eye drug aims to block two causes of vision loss at once
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an investigational drug called OCUL101 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes blurry vision and can lead to blindness. OCUL101 targets two proteins involved in the disease to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and inf…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Oculgen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could herbal pills cut eye injections for wet AMD? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding Sanhuang Jingshiming Pills (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) to standard ranibizumab injections can reduce the number of injections needed for wet age-related macular degeneration. About 450 adults aged 50-85 with active wet AMD will …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New eye drug aims to match leading treatment for blinding disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug, QL1207H, works as well as the standard treatment Eylea for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 356 adults aged 50 and older with active disease will receive injections every 4 weeks for 3 doses, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New eye drug GB10 enters early human testing for wet AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called GB10, given as an eye injection, for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study will include 48 participants and aims to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet recruiting and is too early to know i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Kexing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New eye drug faricimab aims to control wet AMD with fewer shots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 4 trial will test the drug faricimab (Vabysmo) in 64 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants will receive eye injections every 4 weeks for 4 doses, then a treat-and-extend schedule based on disease activity. The study also measures biomarke…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Junyeop Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for PCV: higher-dose eye injection may reduce treatment burden
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stronger dose (8 mg) of the drug aflibercept in Chinese patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), a type of wet age-related macular degeneration that can cause rapid vision loss. About 174 people who have not been treated before will receive three …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy aims to end monthly eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests EXG202, a gene therapy given as a single injection into the eye for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The goal is to see if it is safe and can produce a protein that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth long-term, potentially redu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Jiayin Biotech Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:51 UTC
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AI assistant could sharpen eye injection choices
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an artificial intelligence system called QiLin that helps doctors decide when to give anti-VEGF injections for retinal diseases like wet AMD, DME, and RVO. About 200 patients who have completed initial treatment will be randomly assigned to have their doctor use …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye camera could diagnose problems in seconds
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a compact, handheld eye imaging device that takes pictures of the eye in seconds. Researchers want to see if it is easy to use, mobile, and reliable. The device will be tested on 70 people with eye complaints, and the images will be compared to official diagnoses…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New eye scanner could spot hidden signs of blindness
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, non-invasive eye scanner called wide field OCTA in 200 people with various eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye. The goal is to see if this device can provide better images of blood vessels in the …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a cotton swab replace the metal speculum for eye injections?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if using a cotton-tipped applicator to hold the eyelid open during eye injections is less painful and faster than the standard metal speculum. About 120 adults with certain eye conditions will take part. The goal is to improve comfort and satisfaction without com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jakkrit Juhong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New eye camera could spot retinal disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, noninvasive camera called XyCAM CRE that measures blood flow in the back of the eye. Researchers will compare its images with standard eye tests in 350 adults with retinal disorders. The goal is to see if this camera can provide extra information to he…
Sponsor: Stuart Terry Eye Associates • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study aims to keep macular disease patients on track with eye injections
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized care approach helps patients with chronic macular diseases (like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema) attend their regular eye injection appointments. Many patients skip these vital treatments, risking further vi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Elderly AMD patients to test Easy-to-Use home vision tracker
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if elderly patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) find a new web-based eye-tracking system easy and acceptable to use at home. The system is designed to help patients monitor their vision without frequent clinic visits. Thirty patients aged 55…
Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists track eye disease patterns to speed future cures
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 200 people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Researchers will analyze vision tests and eye scans to see how these diseases progress and how genetics affect symptoms. The goal is to find be…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC