Clinical Trials for Macular Degeneration

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Macular Degeneration from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 30
• Active, not recruiting: 11
• Completed: 7
• Other: 2

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT01496625 — National Eye Institute Biorepository for Retinal Diseases

Background:

- To understand diseases of the retina and the eye, information is needed about people with and without such diseases. Researchers want to study these people and follow them over time. They also want to study body tissues and blood to understand the nature of eye disease. Studying genes, cells, and tissues may help them understand why some people get eye problems and others do not…

NCT03011541 — Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study II

This study will evaluate the use of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) for the treatment of retinal and optic nerve damage or disease.

NCT02617966 — Rod and Cone Mediated Function in Retinal Disease

Background:

Retinal diseases cause the loss of rod and cone photoreceptors. Symptoms include vision loss and night blindness. Researchers want to learn about rod and cone function in healthy people and people with retinal disease. They want to know if how well a person sees in the dark can test the severity of retinal disease.

Objectives:

To find out if how well a person sees in the dark can…

NCT03683251 — Extension Study for the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab (Portal)

This study will evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of the Port Delivery System with ranibizumab (PDS) (100 mg/mL) in participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who have either completed Phase II Study GX28228 (Ladder), Phase III Study GR40548 (Archway), Phase IIIb Study WR42221 (Velodrome), or completed Week 24 visit in Study WR42221 but were not eligible …

NCT04439708 — Biomarkers and Choroidal Neovascularization

The aim of the study is to find biomarkers in the blood and aqueous humor of patients with type 1 choroidal neovascularization and correlate them with the response to anti-VEGF treatment.

NCT03848663 — Visual Remapping to Aid Reading With Field Loss

Reading performance in patients with Central Vision Loss and age matched controls with artificial scotomas will be measured with and without different kinds of remapping of missing text to different parts of the visual field.

NCT06271330 — Multicenter Real-life Observational Study Switched Aflibercept or Ranibizumab to Faricimab in Patients With AMD.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative retinal disease. The prognosis of the exudative form was transformed by the introduction of the anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody treatments ranibizumab [1] and aflibercept [2] in the 2010s. In 2022, a new molecule, Faricimab, proved its efficacy in exudative AMD. It is a bi-specific monoclonal antibody against VEGF-A and ANG2. The drug h…

NCT06237127 — Effects of Goji vs. Fiber on Macular Degeneration

The goal of this project is to conduct a clinical trial in 60 participants ranging from age 65-95 who are at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study will evaluate the effects of 14g of goji berry intake or an equivalent amount and type of fiber, five days a week for six months, on visual health, gut microbiome profiles, skin carotenoid measures, and lipoprotein profiles.

NCT05562947 — A Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab (PDS) in Chinese Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)

This study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK of ranibizumab 100 milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL) delivered every 24 weeks (Q24W) via the PDS implant compared with ranibizumab 0.5 milligrams (mg) delivered every 4 weeks (Q4W) as intravitreal (IVT) injection in Chinese participants with nAMD.

NCT06635148 — A Long-term Extension Study of JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Parent Studies in Participants With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability after an intravitreal injection (a shot of medicine into the eye) of JNJ-81201887 administered in parent clinical studies.

NCT06779773 — A Study to Learn How Avacincaptad Pegol (Izervay™) is Used in Clinical Practice in People Who Have Geographic Atrophy

This study is for people who have geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD happens when the macula, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye called the retina, becomes damaged and causes a person’s central vision to worsen. Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of AMD where cells in the retina waste away and die. Over time this can lead to permanent loss of…

NCT07680244 — (CIRRUS-2023-1) CLINICAL CLIN Assessment of PathFinder 1.0 on the CIRRUS 6000 and the CIRRUS 5000

This study will measure how well PathFinder 1.0 detects retinal abnormalities on macular cube OCT B-scans by assessing its sensitivity and specificity.

NCT06962839 — A Study to Test Whether BI 1815368 Helps People With an Eye Condition Called Diabetic Macular Edema

This study is open to adults 18 and older with an eye condition called diabetic macular edema. People are required to have a specific type of diabetic macular edema called centre-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) to take part. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called BI 1815368 improves sight in people with CI-DME and to find the most suitable dose.

This study …

NCT07255859 — AVIGA3 (Cohort 2.0)

Age-Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small area near the centre of the retina needed for sharp, central vision. It is estimated that the prevalence of early and late AMD in Asian populations aged 40 to 79 were 6.8% and 0.56% respectively. Prevalence in white populations estima…

NCT07004361 — Ethical Issues of Using Gene Therapy in the Treatment of AMD

The objective of this study is to examine the legitimacy of gene therapy use in the treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This involves questioning its beneficence/non-maleficence ratio given the limited experience with this innovative technology and its irreversible effects, requiring a surgical procedure for administration. Additionally, the study explores patient aut…

NCT06983028 — Atacicept in Multiple Glomerular Diseases

A study to find how well atacicept works and how safe it is in participants with autoimmune kidney disease.

NCT06893965 — Acute Intra Ocular Pressure Monitoring After Aflibercept 8mg/0.07mL

In just a few years, intravitreal injections have become a standard method of administration for certain retinal deseases (age-related macular degeneration [AMD], diabetic edematous maculopathy or retinal vein occlusion [RVO]). Thus, vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) inhibitors are injected repetitively, every 4 to 6 weeks, in some patients in order to treat such pathologies.

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NCT07215234 — A Safety and Efficacy Study of a One-time Intravitreal Injection of SAR446597 in Participants With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration

This is a sequential Phase 1/2, two-part, multicenter study on safety, tolerability, and efficacy of one-time intravitreal SAR446597 for the treatment of participants with Geographic Atrophy (GA) secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

The core phase duration will be approximately 2 years for each participant. An Extended Follow-Up (EFU) phase of 3 years follows the core phase.

T…

NCT07007065 — Study to Assess the Injection Burden, Adverse Events, Change in Disease Activity, and Long-Term Preservation of Visual Acuity of Surabgene Lomparvovec in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)

Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), also known as “wet” AMD, is the abnormal growth of new blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye called the retina. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective Surabgene Lomparvovec is in treating participants with Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).

Surabgene Lomparvovec (ABBV-RGX-…

NCT06847542 — A Study of 36-Week Refill Exchanges of Port Delivery System (PDS) With Ranibizumab in nAMD

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and PROs of the port delivery system with ranibizumab 100 milligrams/milliliters (mg/mL) refilled every 36 weeks (Q36W) in participants with nAMD.

NCT07423429 — Study of Switching to Aflibercept 8 mg in Patients With Refractory or Dependent Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults. In its exudative form, repeated intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents are required to control disease activity. A new formulation of aflibercept at a higher dose (8 mg) has been developed with the aim of extending the interval between injections.

This multicenter retrospective real-world observation…

NCT07425574 — A Study to Learn How Stargardt-type Eye Conditions Progress in Children and Adults

Macular dystrophies are a group of inherited eye conditions that affect the macula. The macula is in the center of the retina, the light sensitive part at the back of the eye. In people with macular dystrophies, some of the cells in the macula gradually stop working and may die over time. This leads to vision loss in the center of the eye. Side vision (peripheral vision) is mostly unaffected. S…

NCT07441642 — A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of FWY003 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration

To characterize the dose response relationship of FWY003 in participants with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

NCT07440225 — A Clinical Trial of EYE201/MK-8748 in People With Macular Degeneration (MK-8748-002)

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD).

Available standard (usual) treatments for NVAMD, such as aflibercept, may not work for every person. Researchers want to learn if a trial medicine called tiespectus (also called MK-8748 or EYE201) can treat NVAMD.

The goal of this trial is to learn if tiespectus works as well as aflibercept to …

NCT07496567 — A Clinical Trial of EYE201/MK-8748 in People With Macular Degeneration (MK-8748-003)

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD).

Available standard (usual) treatments for NVAMD, such as aflibercept, may not work for every person. Researchers want to learn if a trial medicine called tiespectus (also called MK-8748 or EYE201) can treat NVAMD.

The goal of this trial is to learn if tiespectus works as well as aflibercept to …

NCT07516132 — Study to Evaluate Long-Term Safety of Intravitreal OTX-TKI (Axitinib Implant) in Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Who Successfully Completed 2-Year OTX-TKI-2023-AMD-301 or OTX-TKI-2023-AMD-303 Study

Study to Evaluate Long-Term Safety of Intravitreal OTX-TKI (Axitinib Implant) in Participants with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Who Successfully Completed 2-Year OTX-TKI-2023-AMD-301 or OTX-TKI-2023-AMD-303 Study

NCT07587515 — Phase 1b/2a Study of EYC-0305 in Patients With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration

This Phase 1b/2a study will primarily investigate the safety and tolerability of EYC-0305 delivered by intravitreal (IVT) injection every 24 weeks in patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The pharmacokinetics (PK) and immunogenicity of EYC-0305, and the effect on disease activity and vision will also be evaluated.

NCT07614776 — A Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity With ABP 938 8 mg Versus EYLEA® HD (Aflibercept) in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration

The aim of this trial is to demonstrate similarity in efficacy between ABP 938 8 mg and aflibercept (US) 8 mg by evaluating the change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD)

NCT07419334 — Study of ALK-001 on the Progression of Stargardt Disease

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of investigational study drug ALK-001 in participants 8 to 45 years of age, inclusive, with symptoms and signs of autosomal recessive Stargardt disease (STGD)

NCT07668804 — A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effect of TO-O-1007 Intravitreal Implant in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy

This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of TO-O-1007, a biodegradable sustained-release intravitreal implant, for the treatment of Geographic Atrophy (GA) secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). A long-acting intravitreal implant providing sustained delivery of API over 6 months may slow the progression of GA lesions while reduc…

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT00092222 — Virotherapy and Natural History Study of KHSV-Associated Multricentric Castleman s Disease With Correlates of Disease Activity

This study will gain information about a rare disorder called KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD). KSHV, a virus, causes several kinds of cancer, including some forms of MCD. KSHV stands for the Kaposi’s sarcoma herpes virus, also called human herpes virus-8, or HHV-8. Researchers want to understand the biology of KSHV-MCD to identify how this disease causes illness and to fi…

NCT00594672 — Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) Follow-Up

This study is a 5-year extension of the AREDS protocol, in which investigators followed the natural course of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. Participants in the former AREDS protocol are eligible for this study.

Participants have a complete eye examination once a year and are contacted at least once a year between visits to check on their status. The eye examination incl…

NCT04545736 — Oral Metformin for Treatment of ABCA4 Retinopathy

Background:

ABCA4 retinopathy is a genetic disease in which the ABCA4 protein is absent or faulty. It can cause waste material to collect in the eye and may cause cells to die. The cell death can lead to vision loss. Researchers want to see if an oral drug called metformin can help.

Objective:

To see if metformin is safe and possibly helps to slow the rate of ABCA4 retinopathy.

Eligibility:…

NCT05904028 — Home OCT-Guided Treatment Versus Treat and Extend for the Management of Neovascular AMD

Home optical coherence tomography- guided treatment versus treat and extend for the management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

NCT06075147 — The SPECTRUM Study: An Observational Study to Learn More About How Well Aflibercept 8 mg Works in Treating Visual Impairment Due to Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration or Diabetic Macula Edema

This is an observational study in which only data are collected from people who have already been prescribed aflibercept 8 mg by their own doctors.

In this study, data from adults with visual impairment due to neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macula edema (DME) will be collected and studied.

Visual impairment is any degree of vision loss that affects a person’s …

NCT06668064 — A 2-year Study of EYP-1901 in Subjects With Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) (LUGANO) Primary Efficacy Will be Determined at Week 56

This is a phase 3 randomized, double -masked study comparing the efficacy of EYP-1901 against Aflibercept.

NCT06683742 — A 2-year Study of EYP-1901 in Subjects With Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) (LUCIA) Primary Efficacy Will be Determined at Week 56

This is a phase 3 randomized, double -masked study comparing the efficacy of EYP-1901 against Aflibercept.

NCT07341919 — Subtenon Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Inherited and Degenerative Retinal Diseases

his prospective, comparative pilot study investigates the safety and functional outcomes of subtenon autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Extensive Macular Atrophy with Pseudodrusen-like Appearance (EMAP).

Participants will receive three subtenon injections of autologous platelet-rich plasma (1.5 mL per injection) administered at two-month interv…

NCT06680817 — A Real-World Study to Gain Clinical Insights Into Faricimab (FaReal Study)

The FaReal study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, clinical insights and treatment patterns in patients treated with faricimab, in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular edema (DME) in at least one eye, in real-world routine clinical practice over a 2-year patient follow-up period. Additionally, the FaReal study also aims to describe and evaluate healt…

NCT06970665 — A Study About the Safety of ASP3021 Eye Injections and if They Help People in Japan With Vision Loss From Age-related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease which causes people to lose their vision over time. AMD damages the macula, which is in the middle of the retina - the light sensitive part at the back of the eye. In AMD, the cells in the macula die over time, usually over several years, leading to vision loss. When AMD gets worse, it can turn into either geographic atrophy (GA), neovasc…

NCT07348588 — Intravitreal Adalimumab in Inherited and Degenerative Retinal Diseases

This prospective, comparative pilot study investigates the safety and functional outcomes of intravitreal adalimumab (ADA) in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Extensive Macular Atrophy with Pseudodrusen-like Appearance (EMAP).

Participants will receive three intravitreal injections of adalimumab (2 mg/0.05 mL) at two-month intervals (M0, M2, M4).

The primary objective is to assess …

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07216924 — Remapping Text in Sentence and Word Tasks to Aid Reading With Central Vision Loss

Reading performance in patients with Central Vision Loss will be measured with and without missing text being remapped to different parts of the visual field in a variety of different reading tasks.

Completed Trials

NCT00055029 — Clinical and Genetic Studies of X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis

This study will explore the causes and eye problems of X-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS), an inherited disease that causes vision loss primarily in young males. The vision loss, which worsens over time, is a result of schisis, or splitting, of the layers of the retina (tissue that lines the back of the eye). A better understanding of why and how XLRS develops might lead to improved treatme…

NCT01352975 — Study of Dark Adaptation in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Background:

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 55 years of age. It can cause permanent loss of central vision, which is important for seeing fine details and long distances. AMD has two forms: wet AMD and dry AMD. Most people with AMD have dry AMD. But dry AMD can progress to wet AMD. Wet AMD is the more serious form and can result in…

NCT03076697 — Smartphone Screening for Eye Diseases

To validate new screening instruments for eye disease, increase eye care access in underserved communities, and provide a scientifically implemented method to set up programs for eye disease screening.

NCT02941263 — Natural History of Geographic Atrophy Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Background:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula in the eye. This is the central part of the retina. It is needed for sharp, clear vision and activities like reading and driving. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older. An advanced form of AMD is called geographic atrophy or GA. It happens when light-sensitive cells in the macula die …

NCT03690505 — Assessment of the Knowledge and Needs of Patients With AMD Before a Therapeutic Patient Education Program is Put in Place

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for “straight-ahead” activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail

The purpose of the study is to describe in patients with AMD and depending on the nature of their pathology (neovascular or atrophic):

(i) knowledge…

NCT06190093 — A 3-month Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of ONS-5010 in Subjects With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Multicenter, randomized, masked, controlled study of the safety and effectiveness of intravitreally administered ONS-5010.

NCT06164587 — Evaluation of Kamuvudine-8 in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy

This interventional study is a single-center, open label, 26-week study, designed to evaluate the safety and treatment efficacy of K8 in patients with geographic atrophy (GA) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up to 5 subjects will receive study medication. Study treatment will be administered by intravitreal injections. Number of participants has been expanded to 30.

Participants …

Other (Terminated)

NCT04699864 — Evaluation of NeoRetina Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for the Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy at the CHUM

This prospective study aims to validate if NeoRetina, an artificial intelligence algorithm developped by DIAGNOS Inc. and trained to automatically detect the presence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) by the analysis of macula centered eye fundus photographies, can detect this disease and grade its severity.