Eylea eyed as treatment for glaucoma caused by abnormal blood vessels
NCT ID NCT04519619
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is tracking 480 people with neovascular glaucoma, a serious eye condition, who are receiving the drug Eylea (aflibercept) as part of their normal care. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how well the drug controls eye pressure and vision over 6 months. The goal is to see how Eylea performs in everyday medical practice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aflibercept (Eylea) – a drug injected into the eye to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and pressure.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that Eylea is a safe and effective option for managing neovascular glaucoma in routine care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. It only follows patients for 6 months, so long-term effects are not assessed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 480 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2020
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants with a diagnosis of NVG will be enrolled after the decision for treatment with Aflibercept (AFL) has been made by the investigator. Participants who have been prescribed AFL for a medically appropriate use will be eligible to be enrolled. Indications and contraindications according to the local market authorization should be carefully considered.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of NVG * Patients who have received IVT-AFL treatment according to Japanese labeling. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are contraindicated based on approved label * Diagnosis of other indication
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Many locations
RECRUITINGMultiple Locations, Japan
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