Could a simple eye drop stop blindness after retinal detachment?
NCT ID NCT06033703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether netarsudil eye drops can prevent proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a scarring condition that can cause retinal detachment surgery to fail. Researchers will check how much of the drug reaches the back of the eye and whether it is safe. The trial enrolls 48 adults undergoing retinal detachment repair.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Netarsudil eye drops (Rhopressa)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple eye drop treatment to prevent vision-threatening scar tissue after retinal detachment surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1/2 trial with only 48 participants, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. The drug must reach the back of the eye, which is not guaranteed, and safety is still being assessed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Mass Eye and Ear
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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