Bigger eye injection may raise pressure – new study checks safety

NCT ID NCT06893965

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks eye pressure in 100 people receiving a larger-volume injection of Aflibercept (0.07mL) for macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration. Researchers measure pressure right after the injection and at several time points, then check for any nerve damage in the eye after one year. The goal is to see if the larger volume causes higher or longer-lasting pressure spikes than the standard smaller injection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Aflibercept 8mg/0.07mL injection

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors understand whether a larger injection volume is safe and how to manage temporary eye pressure spikes, potentially allowing fewer injections for patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with no control group. It only measures pressure and nerve thickness, not whether the treatment works better or worse. The results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration diabetic macular edema macular degeneration retinal vein occlusion

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Military Hopsital of Sainte Anne

    RECRUITING

    Toulon, Var, 83000, France

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