New eye drops aim to repair cornea damage in rare vision disorder
NCT ID NCT06452316
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing an experimental eye drop called CSB-001 in 75 people with limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition where the eye's surface can't heal properly, leading to pain and vision loss. The study will check if the drops are safe and if they help improve signs of the disease. Participants will receive the drops in two separate dosing periods with a break in between, followed by a period of observation only.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CSB-001 ophthalmic solution (a modified human growth factor protein)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition that can cause vision loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 75 people, focused mainly on safety. It is too soon to know if the drug works, and many early-stage treatments do not pan out.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Francis Price Jr, MD
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States
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Legacy Devers Eye Institute
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97210, United States
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Loma Linda University Eye Institute
RECRUITINGLoma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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Midwest Cornea Associates, LLC
RECRUITINGCarmel, Indiana, 46290, United States
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Minnesota Eye Consultants
RECRUITINGMinnetonka, Minnesota, 55305, United States
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Stuart A. Terry, MD PA
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78212, United States
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