Experimental DME pill trial ends early after just one patient
NCT ID NCT06781255
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new oral drug called K9 for diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The trial was stopped early and only enrolled one person. The main goal was to check safety and measure changes in retinal swelling and eyesight.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States
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