Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

This early-stage study tests whether an injection of the drug topotecan into the eye can safely prevent retinal detachment from coming back in people with a condition called proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). About 50 adults having retinal detachment surgery will either recei…

This pilot study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus plantarum 299v) can reduce retinal swelling and improve vision in people with diabetic macular edema. Thirty-six participants will take the probiotic twice daily for four months. Researchers will measure c…

This early-stage trial will test whether injecting adalimumab (Humira) into the eye during Boston KPro surgery is safe for 8 patients with severe corneal damage. The study focuses on side effects and tolerability, not yet on how well it works. It is for people who have run out of…

This study tests whether adjusting cochlear implant programming based on the health of the hearing nerve in different parts of the inner ear can help people understand speech better in noisy settings. Researchers will compare two experimental sound-processing strategies against e…