New eye scan could Fine-Tune treatment timing for wet AMD
NCT ID NCT02868086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two ways of monitoring wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using eye scans: standard OCT B-scans and a newer technique called OCT angiography. The goal was to see if the newer scan could better detect when the disease is active, helping doctors decide when to give anti-VEGF injections. Sixty-eight adults with wet AMD were followed to compare how each scan affected treatment timing and vision stability.
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 OCT angiography proves better at detecting when wet AMD is active, it could help doctors time anti-VEGF injections more precisely, potentially preserving vision with fewer visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (68 people) comparing imaging techniques, not testing a new treatment. The results may not change current practice or improve vision outcomes significantly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rotchschild
Paris, 75019, France
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