Eye infection breakthrough: new study tests best antiviral approach

NCT ID NCT03586284

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study compared oral valganciclovir, topical ganciclovir 2%, and placebo for treating CMV anterior uveitis, a viral eye infection that can cause pain, glaucoma, and vision loss. The trial enrolled 51 adults with confirmed CMV in the eye. The goal was to see which treatment better reduced the virus and controlled inflammation, helping guide future care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chiang Mai University

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Chulalongkorn University

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Khon Kaen University

    Khon Kaen, Thailand

  • Proctor Foundation, UCSF

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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