Eye injection shows promise for diabetic retinopathy

NCT ID NCT03006081

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether aflibercept injections into the eye can improve areas of poor blood flow in the retina of people with diabetic retinopathy. 38 adults with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy received the treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the risk of vision-threatening complications like bleeding or swelling.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

background diabetic retinopathy diabetic retinopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asan medical center

    Seoul, Seoul, 05505, South Korea