Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
Clinical trials sponsored by Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary, explained in plain language.
-
Glaucoma Drop-Free lens fails to launch – early trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special contact lens that slowly releases glaucoma medication (latanoprost) to lower eye pressure. The goal was to see if the lens is safe, comfortable, and works as well as standard eye drops. Only 1 person took part before the study was stopped early, so we …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:12 UTC
-
New prism gadget aims to help one-eyed people spot oncoming pedestrians
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a device called a multiplexing prism to expand the field of view for people who have lost vision in one eye. The goal was to see if it helps them detect pedestrians approaching from their blind side during a simulated walking task. Only one person took part befo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
-
Experimental drug AR-42 explored for rare brain tumors – but study ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a drug called AR-42 in 7 adults with vestibular schwannoma or meningioma (types of brain tumors) who were already scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the activity of a protein called p-AKT inside the tumors. The study w…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:09 UTC