Eye implant for diabetes? study tests safety of islet cells in the eye

NCT ID NCT04198350

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study aimed to test the safety of placing insulin-producing cells (islets) into the front part of the eye for people with type 1 diabetes. Only 6 participants were planned, all of whom needed lifelong immune-suppressing drugs. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imperial College London, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    London, W2 1PG, United Kingdom

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