Aflibercept safety checked in indian DME patients

NCT ID NCT05511038

First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested the safety of aflibercept, an already-approved eye injection, in 100 Indian adults with diabetic macular edema (DME). Participants received injections every 4 weeks for 5 months, then every 8 weeks for a total of 48 weeks. The main goal was to track any side effects, with additional checks on vision and eye thickness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
aflibercept (Eylea)
What this could lead to
If successful, this trial could confirm that aflibercept is safe for Indian patients with diabetic macular edema, supporting its continued use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed safety study, not designed to prove effectiveness. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Disha Eye Hospitals

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700120, India

  • Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS

    New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110029, India

  • L.V. Prasad Eye Institute

    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500034, India

  • Lotus Eye Hospital and Institute

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641014, India

  • M & J Western Regional Institute of Ophthalmology

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380016, India

  • Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600006, India

  • Narayana Nethralaya

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560010, India

  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

    Chandigarh, 160012, India

  • Raghudeep Eye Hospital

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380052, India

  • Sankara Eye Hospital

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560037, India

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