Macular degeneration
MONDO:0003004Loss of vision in the central portion of the retina (macula), secondary to retinal degeneration.
Also known as: macula lutea retinal degeneration, macula retinal degeneration, retinal degeneration of macula lutea
436 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 212 tagged with Macular degeneration itself.
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Sub-types of Macular degeneration
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Degeneration of macula and posterior pole 0 trials · 354 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Age-related macular degeneration 190 trials · 334 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Preretinal fibrosis 21 trials
- Retinal drusen 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Toxic maculopathy 2 trials
- Hole retinal cyst 1 trial
- Cystoid macular retinal degeneration 0 trials
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Stargardt disease 33 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Severe early-childhood-onset retinal dystrophy 8 trials
- Stargardt disease 3 3 trials
- Stargardt disease 4 0 trials
- Stargardt disease 5 0 trials
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Macular retinal edema 19 trials · 27 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Cystoid macular edema 9 trials
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Vitelliform macular dystrophy 6 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Autosomal recessive bestrophinopathy 2 trials
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Isolated macular dystrophy 0 trials
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Macular degeneration, early-onset 0 trials
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Occult macular dystrophy 0 trials
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Patterned macular dystrophy 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Patterned macular dystrophy 1 0 trials
- Patterned macular dystrophy 2 0 trials
- Patterned macular dystrophy 3 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a daily injection save your sight? new trial for dry AMD
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily injection of elamipretide can slow vision loss in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). About 313 adults aged 55 and older with early dry AMD will receive either the drug or a placebo for 96 weeks. The main goal is to see…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to slow vision loss from Age-Related macular degeneration
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of a drug called ASP3021 (avacincaptad pegol) for people in Japan with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. Twenty participants will receive monthly injections into the affected eye for 12 mo…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy shot could end frequent eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a one-time gene therapy injection (NG101) for wet age-related macular degeneration. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a gene that makes a drug inside the eye, aiming to reduce the need for repeated anti-VEGF injections. About 20 adults aged…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Elisigen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to halt vision loss in dry AMD
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called VOY-101 for people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy, a condition that causes blind spots. The drug is injected into the eye and aims to slow damage to the retina and preserve vision…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Perceive Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy could end monthly eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called RGX-314 for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. About 714 adults aged 50-89 who currently need regular eye injections will receive either the gene therapy or standard treatment. The goal is to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells injected into eye aim to halt blindness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell therapy called OpRegen for people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (geographic atrophy). Researchers inject retinal pigment epithelium cells derived from human embryonic stem cells into the eye to see if they can safely replace damag…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot to save sight? gene therapy aims to cut eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a single injection of 4D-150 gene therapy in 480 adults with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The goal is to see if one treatment can control the disease as well as or better than standard aflibercept injections given every few weeks. Participa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: 4D Molecular Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Telescope eye implant study for AMD withdrawn before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test a small telescope implant inside the eye for people with severe vision loss from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The device was meant to improve central vision by magnifying images onto healthy parts of the retina. However, the trial wa…
Sponsor: VisionCare, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New eye drug takes on leading cause of blindness in the elderly
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called BI 771716 for geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 202 adults aged 50 and older will receive either the new drug or an existing treatment (pegcetacoplan) as eye injections. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Gene therapy could end frequent eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called RGX-314 for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The treatment aims to help the eye produce its own medicine to stop leaky blood vessels, potentially replacing the need for repeated eye injecti…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New syringe design tested for common eye disease treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pre-filled syringe is as safe as the traditional vial when giving the medicine bevacizumab for certain eye diseases. About 120 people with wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, or branch retinal vein occlusion will receive inject…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Gene therapy for wet AMD: 4-Year safety check begins
Disease control OngoingThis study checks the long-term safety of a gene therapy called EXG102-031 in 12 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that can cause severe vision loss. Participants already received the gene therapy in an earlier study and will be monitored for up …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exegenesis Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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One-and-Done gene shot could spare wet AMD patients from monthly eye needles
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a gene therapy called LX102 for wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The therapy is injected under the retina and aims to produce a protein that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth, potentially reducing the need for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Innostellar Biotherapeutics Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a stronger eylea dose cut eye injections in half?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether switching wet AMD patients who don't respond well to the standard 2mg dose of aflibercept (Eylea) to a higher 8mg dose can extend the time between injections while keeping vision stable. Fifty adults who have already had at least four 2mg injections will …
Sponsor: Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Gene therapy for wet AMD: could this mean fewer eye injections?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 23 people with wet age-related macular degeneration who received a single dose of ADVM-022 gene therapy in an earlier trial. Researchers are checking how safe the treatment is over time and whether it continues to control the disease, potentially reducing the n…
Sponsor: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gene therapy for macular degeneration: is it safe years later?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 18 people who already received RetinoStat, a gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration, to see if it remains safe over time. Researchers track side effects and vision changes. The goal is to understand long-term risks, not to test if the treatment w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Oxford BioMedica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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One shot gene therapy could end monthly eye injections for wet AMD
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called KH658 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The treatment aims to deliver a protein that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth, potentially reducing the need for frequent eye injections. Nine participants aged…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chengdu Origen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a single gene shot replace monthly eye injections for wet AMD?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called KH631 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The treatment aims to deliver a protein that blocks harmful blood vessel growth, potentially reducing the need for frequent eye inj…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chengdu Origen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New app could spot eye disease from your couch
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing a smartphone app called NEDS EyeCTester to see if it can help detect active eye disease early in people with conditions like optic nerve or macular disease. About 100 participants will use the app at home, and researchers will compare the results to standard…
Sponsor: Neuro-Eye Diagnostic Systems, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Revolutionary eye camera could catch blindness early
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new, ultra-high-resolution eye scanner that combines two imaging techniques to see the retina in 3D. Researchers will scan 10 healthy adults and 40 people with early or intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The goal is to improve early detection …
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Eye-Tracking tech could spot macular degeneration faster
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a device called AVIGA that tracks eye movements to detect vision problems in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers will compare the device's results with standard eye exams to see if it can reliably spot disease activity. The goal is…
Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New gel could make eye injections Pain-Free
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares a new numbing gel (chloroprocaine HCl 3%) to standard eye drops plus a shot for pain relief during eye injections. About 236 adults with conditions like diabetic macular edema or age-related macular degeneration will take part. The goal is to see if the gel wo…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Harrow Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Scientists track eye disease progression over five years
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 110 people who previously took part in the AREDS or AREDS2 trials to see how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts change over time. Participants get a yearly eye exam, including vision tests and eye photos, and may give a blood sample. The goal …
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye disease progression under the microscope: 3-Year study launched
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 people with intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for about 3 years. Researchers watch how the disease advances to more severe stages and test if measuring the loss of light-sensing cells in the eye can be a useful way to track the disease. No…
Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cell eye therapy: 5-Year safety watch begins
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows people who received a stem cell treatment for macular degeneration to see if any late side effects appear more than 5 years later. Participants fill out a yearly questionnaire about eye problems, infections, immune disorders, cancer, or other health changes. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track Long-Term safety of experimental AMD therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration who previously received a one-time injection of the experimental treatment VOY-101. Researchers are monitoring participants over the long term to check for any side effects related to the treatment. The …
Sponsor: Perceive Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Eye fluid test could spot dry AMD changes early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether taking a tiny sample of fluid from the front of the eye is safe for people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers will analyze proteins in the fluid to see if they change over time. The study includes 50 adults aged 50 to 89, so…
Sponsor: ClinOmicsAI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Healthy volunteers help unlock secrets of vision recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the brain changes and adapts after losing central vision, which happens in conditions like macular degeneration. Researchers are testing different training tasks in 120 healthy adults aged 18-30 to measure improvements in eye movements and focus. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hidden blood vessels may shield eyes from blindness, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a specific type of blood vessel growth under the retina, called non-exudative type 1 macular neovascularization (MNV), in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers want to see if these vessels actually help preserve vision rather than har…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can your diet and habits protect your eyes? new study investigates AMD risk factors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how genetics, diet, lifestyle, and medications work together to influence the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,800 adults in Portugal. The …
Sponsor: Association for Innovation and Biomedical Research on Light and Image • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Laser after eye surgery may boost recovery, small study hints
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 100 people having surgery to remove a scar-like membrane on the retina (epiretinal membrane). Half will also receive a gentle laser treatment one month after surgery. Researchers will measure vision and eye structure changes over four months to see if the laser…
Sponsor: Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:39 UTC