New DNA test could uncover hidden eye infections

NCT ID NCT06974162

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new diagnostic method called metagenomic sequencing to find hidden infections in people with eye inflammation (uveitis). Standard tests often miss the cause. Researchers will analyze fluid from the eye to detect bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. The goal is to see if this test can identify infections and guide better treatment. The study involves 36 adults at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Metagenomic sequencing of aqueous humor
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify hidden infections causing eye inflammation, leading to more targeted treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants. The technique may not find infections in all cases, and results may not change treatment outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections infectious disease uveitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AQUEOUS HUMOR INFECTION UVEITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom

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