Eye camera spots hidden inflammation in MS patients

NCT ID NCT04289909

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study used a special eye camera (adaptive optics) to look at blood vessel inflammation in the retina of 50 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if this inflammation differs between MS types and could serve as an early marker of disease activity. Researchers measured the width of inflammation around retinal vessels, comparing MS patients to controls.

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 lead to a new way to monitor MS activity and progression by looking at the eye, without invasive tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 50 participants. It does not test a treatment, so it may not directly change patient care.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EYE DISEASES are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

  • Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle epiniere - Hopital Pitie Salpetriere

    Paris, France

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.