Eye inflammation clues could unlock new treatments for blinding disease

NCT ID NCT03418220

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study measured inflammation-related proteins in the eye fluid of 82 people with different stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and a control group without AMD. The goal was to identify specific markers that might explain why some forms of AMD progress faster and to find targets for future treatments. Participants provided samples during cataract surgery, and the study did not involve any experimental therapy.

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Locations

  • Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse

    Lyon, 69004, France

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