New combo therapy for blinding eye disease shows promise in trial

NCT ID NCT03941587

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested two treatments for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), an eye condition that can lead to blindness. 60 patients received either eye injections of aflibercept alone or aflibercept combined with a special light therapy (reduced-fluence PDT). The goal was to see which approach better closes abnormal blood vessels and improves vision over 12 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National University Hospital

    Singapore, Singapore

  • Singapore National Eye Centre

    Singapore, Singapore, 168751, Singapore

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