Eylea eyed as treatment for glaucoma caused by abnormal blood vessels
NCT ID NCT04519619
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is tracking 480 people with neovascular glaucoma, a serious eye condition, who are receiving the drug Eylea (aflibercept) as part of their normal care. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how well the drug controls eye pressure and vision over 6 months. The goal is to see how Eylea performs in everyday medical practice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aflibercept (Eylea) – a drug injected into the eye to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and pressure.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that Eylea is a safe and effective option for managing neovascular glaucoma in routine care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. It only follows patients for 6 months, so long-term effects are not assessed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Many locations
RECRUITINGMultiple Locations, Japan
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