Herpes simplex virus keratitis
MONDO:0015288A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (keratitis, dendritic). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
Also known as: HSV keratitis, Simplexvirus caused keratitis, Simplexvirus keratitis, dendritic keratitis, herpetic keratitis
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Herpes simplex virus keratitis itself.
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Endotheliitis 2 trials
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Stromal keratitis 1 trial
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New drug aims to stop kidney transplant rejection without antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed microvascular inflammation (MVI), a type of injury to small blood vessels in the new kidney that can lead to serious problems. The trial includes 81 participants who will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take on viruses after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor cells stop viruses after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser before eye implant may prevent glaucoma damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a laser treatment (transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) to lower eye pressure before a Boston keratoprosthesis (a plastic cornea implant) can prevent or slow glaucoma. Twenty adults who need the implant will receive one of two laser types 4-8 weeks …
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Eye injection could stop damaging blood vessels in Herpes-Related blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting anti-VEGF medication directly into the cornea can safely reduce abnormal blood vessel growth caused by herpes simplex keratitis. One hundred adults will receive either the injection plus antiviral eye drops or standard antiviral drops alone. Res…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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German eye registry reveals shifting trends in corneal transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study collects data from over 100 eye clinics in Germany to see how corneal transplant surgeries have changed since 2001. Researchers track the number of surgeries, the types of procedures used, and the reasons people need them. The goal is to understand trends, no…
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New eye scanner tested on 180 volunteers – no treatment involved
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers eye scan images from 180 people with healthy eyes or eye diseases like glaucoma and retinal disease. The goal is to collect data using a new optical coherence tomography (OCT) device called A10900. No treatment or medication is given. The information will help …
Sponsor: Optos, PLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC