Eye implant aims to restore sight in advanced AMD patients

NCT ID NCT07164378

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: VisionCare, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a small telescope-like implant called SING IMT™ for people with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have poor central vision in both eyes. The device is placed inside the eye during surgery, either replacing or sitting in front of the existing lens. Researchers will check if it improves vision and is safe for 44 participants aged 55 and older.

What this could mean

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Active substance: SING IMT™ implantable miniature telescope
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help people with advanced AMD see better up close and far away, improving daily activities like reading and recognizing faces.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 people. The device requires eye surgery, which carries risks like infection or vision loss. It does not cure AMD or restore normal vision.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

age-related macular degeneration macular degeneration

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)

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Locations

Asklepios Augenklinik Nord-Heidberg
RECRUITING

Hamburg, Germany
Augenklinik Sulzbach
RECRUITING

Sulzbach, Germany
Augenklinik und Poliklinik des Universitätsklinikums
RECRUITING

Würzburg, Germany
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara
RECRUITING

Ferrara, Italy
CHU de Strasbourg
RECRUITING

Strasbourg, France
Centre d'Ophtalmologie Paradis-Monticelli
RECRUITING

Marseille, France
Hélios Ophtalmologie
RECRUITING

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
IRCCS Humanitas
RECRUITING

Bergamo, Italy
MVZ Augenklinik Petrisberg GmbH
RECRUITING

Trier, Germany
Ospedale Generale Regionale "F. Miulli"
RECRUITING

Bari, Italy
Policlinico Universitario Fondazione Agostino Gemelli
RECRUITING

Roma, Italy
Presidio Ospedaliero Palagi
RECRUITING

Florence, Italy

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