Eye injection shows promise against fungal ulcers
NCT ID NCT02731638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding an injection of the antifungal drug voriconazole into the eye could improve treatment for fungal corneal ulcers. 70 people with moderate to severe infections received either standard antifungal drops alone or drops plus three injections over 10 days. The goal was to see if the injection helped clear the fungus faster.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
voriconazole injection plus natamycin drops
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could become a standard treatment for fungal eye infections, reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a single, completed trial with 70 participants. The results may not apply to all types of fungal infections or to patients with more severe disease.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Aravind Eye Hospitals
Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India
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Francis I. Proctor Foundation at UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States