Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
Clinical trials sponsored by Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary, explained in plain language.
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Glaucoma Drug-Delivering contact lens put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special contact lens that slowly releases the glaucoma drug latanoprost, aiming to replace daily eye drops. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check if the lens is safe, comfortable, and works to lower eye pressure.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New prism gadget aims to widen view for one-eyed individuals
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a prism device to expand the field of view for people who have lost vision in one eye. The goal was to help them detect pedestrians coming from their blind side during a simulated walking task. Only one person participated before the study was ended.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Experimental drug AR-42 tested in tiny brain tumor study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early study tested the drug AR-42 in 7 adults with vestibular schwannoma or meningioma who were already scheduled for tumor removal surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could lower a protein linked to tumor growth. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 06:51 UTC