New eye scan could spot early signs of wet AMD returning
NCT ID NCT03803631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new, non-invasive eye scan called OCT angiography to see if it can better detect changes in abnormal blood vessels in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who are being treated with Eylea. Researchers followed 49 patients to compare the new scan with standard imaging. The goal was to find early signs that the disease might be coming back, which could help doctors adjust treatment sooner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors detect early signs of wet AMD recurrence using a non-invasive imaging test, potentially improving treatment timing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (49 participants) that does not test a new treatment. The findings may not change current practice without larger validation.
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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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CHI de Créteil
Créteil, 94000, France
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Centre Ophtalmologique d'Imagerie et de Laser,
Paris, 75015, France
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Hôpital La Croix Rousse
Lyon, 69004, France
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Hôpital Lariboisière, APHP
Paris, 75010, France
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Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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