Can a single eye injection save sight in premature infants?
NCT ID NCT07721298
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether an injection of ranibizumab, a drug that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth, can effectively treat aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity (AP-ROP) in premature infants. AP-ROP is a fast-progressing eye condition that can lead to retinal detachment and permanent blindness if not treated quickly. The study will measure how well the disease responds to the injection, how often it comes back, and whether additional injections are needed, with the goal of improving treatment strategies for these vulnerable babies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an anti-VEGF drug called ranibizumab, injected into the eye
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a vision-saving treatment for premature infants with a severe form of eye disease, potentially avoiding blindness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 39 infants, and the treatment may not work for all or could cause side effects like eye infection or disease recurrence.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ainshams University
Cairo, Egypt
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