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Researchers are investigating new treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration NVAMD, a condition that affects vision. This study aims to learn if a medicine called tiespectus also known as MK-8748 or EYE201 can treat NVAMD as well as the standard treatment called aflibercept. The trial is a pivotal Phase 23 study that compares these treatments in people newly diagnosed with NVAMD. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives a low dose of tiespectus, another receives a high dose of tiespectus, and the third group receives aflibercept. Those in the tiespectus groups get three initial injections every 4 weeks, then continue injections every 8 weeks until week 48, followed by treatments at intervals based on their individual response up to week 92. The aflibercept group receives three initial injections followed by injections every 8 weeks until week 92. During the study, participants are regularly assessed for changes in their best-corrected visual acuity using ETDRS letters from baseline to one year. Other evaluations include eye imaging to measure retinal thickness and monitoring for any adverse events up to approximately 96 weeks. The study lasts over one year with ongoing visits to track treatment response and safety.

This research investigates intravitreal EYE103 in adults with neovascular age-related macular degeneration NVAMD or macular edema caused by branch retinal vein occlusion BRVO. The trial is randomized and dose-masked, including four different patient groups to study different doses and combinations of EYE103, aiming to assess its effects in these eye conditions. Participants are divided into four cohorts treatment-naive NVAMD, incomplete responders IR with NVAMD as monotherapy, IR NVAMD combined with aflibercept, and treatment-naive BRVO. Each cohort randomly receives either a low or high dose of EYE103 via intravitreal injection. All receive three injections spaced 4 weeks apart the IR NVAMD combination group also receives aflibercept on Day 1. Assessments occur at each injection visit and some groups return 2 weeks post-injection for extra evaluations. During the 12-week study, participants undergo safety and efficacy assessments including vision tests using ETDRS charts, slit-lamp exams, fundoscopy, and imaging with spectral domain optical coherence tomography SD-OCT to measure retinal thickness. The studys main measure is the change in best-corrected visual acuity at Week 12. The trial also monitors retinal thickness and vision changes throughout. The Week 12 visit marks the studys end for all participants.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of JNJ-81201887, given as an intravitreal injection a shot into the eye, in participants with Geographic Atrophy GA secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD. This study is a long-term extension of parent clinical trials where participants had previously received either low or high doses of JNJ-81201887 or a sham procedure. The goal is to monitor participants over an extended period to understand any lasting treatment effects or side effects. Participants entering this long-term extension study will not receive additional doses of the study drug or any new intervention as part of this trial. They previously participated in parent studies where they were treated with either low dose or high dose JNJ-81201887 or sham procedure. Some participants who were in the sham group of the parent study may receive open-label treatment outside this study before entering this extension. This study focuses solely on follow-up without new treatment administration. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor ocular and systemic safety. These include tracking treatment-emergent adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, retinal imaging, and eye examinations over up to five years. This extended monitoring aims to evaluate the long-term safety profile of the previous treatments. Participants will be followed with periodic visits and evaluations, with the total study duration extending until 2030.

Researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of intravitreal KSI-101 injections in adults with macular edema caused by inflammation, called Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation MESI. This Phase 3 clinical trial aims to evaluate how well KSI-101 works compared to a sham injection in improving vision for people with this condition. Participants will receive one of three treatments KSI-101 at 5 mg or 10 mg doses injected into the eye every 4 weeks for six months, followed by dosing tailored to individual needs, or a sham injection following the same schedule. The study is randomized, double-masked, and controlled to ensure unbiased results. During the trial, participants will undergo vision tests to measure changes in best-corrected visual acuity BCVA over 24 weeks. Researchers will monitor safety and treatment effects throughout the study. The trial is expected to run until November 2027, with participants receiving regular assessments and follow-ups to track their eye health and response to treatment.

Researchers are conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intravitreal KSI-101 in adults with macular edema caused by inflammation, known as Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation MESI. The study aims to understand how well this treatment works compared to a sham injection in improving vision and reducing eye swelling related to this condition. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments an intravitreal injection of KSI-101 at either 5 mg or 10 mg doses once every four weeks for six months, followed by personalized dosing schedules, or a sham injection on the same schedule. The injections are given directly into the eye, and the study is double-masked to ensure unbiased results. During the study, participants will undergo regular eye exams to measure visual acuity and eye thickness using specialized imaging. The main outcome is the change in best corrected visual acuity at 24 weeks. Researchers will also monitor the proportion of participants who show improvement in vision over this period. The trial includes safety assessments and will continue until August 2027, with detailed monitoring throughout the treatment and follow-up phases.

Researchers are evaluating how well different doses of a medicine called BI 3812465 are tolerated in adults with diabetic macular edema that affects the center of the eye. This is the first time BI 3812465 is being given to humans. The study is a Phase IIIa trial conducted in two parts to investigate safety and tolerability of this treatment. In Part 1, a small group of participants receive low, medium, or high doses of BI 3812465 as injections into the back of the eye. Participants starting later receive higher doses only if lower doses are tolerated. In Part 2, a larger group is randomized into low, medium, or high dose groups, also receiving three eye injections of BI 3812465. The treatment is given sequentially with dose escalation based on safety. Participants stay in the study for up to seven months, attending 19 visits to the study site, with some visits possibly conducted at home. During these visits, doctors assess the severity of the eye condition and monitor any health problems related to the treatment. The study measures safety outcomes including dose limiting events and ocular adverse events over up to 169 days after treatment starts.

Researchers are evaluating the experimental drugs pozelimab and cemdisiran for treating Geographic Atrophy GA, a late stage of Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD that affects central vision. The study aims to compare the progression rate of GA in patients receiving cemdisiran alone, the combination of pozelimab and cemdisiran, or a placebo. Additional goals include monitoring side effects, drug levels in the blood over time, and the bodys antibody response to these drugs. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either pozelimab combined with cemdisiran, cemdisiran alone, or a placebo. The study is randomized and double-masked with three groups receiving different treatments. Treatment and monitoring will continue through specified time points up to 104 weeks, with follow-up on safety and antibody responses extending even further. During the study, participants will attend regular clinic visits for eye exams, imaging using Fundus Autofluorescence to measure GA lesion growth, vision tests including visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, and blood tests to assess drug levels and antibody formation. Researchers will track treatment-emergent adverse events and evaluate changes in vision and GA progression over time. Participation lasts until the study completion date in April 2033, with primary outcomes assessed at 52 weeks and further evaluations up to 296 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the similarity in effectiveness between ABP 938 8 mg and aflibercept 8 mg in adults aged 50 and older with neovascular age-related macular degeneration nAMD. The trial aims to compare the change in best corrected visual acuity BCVA between these two treatments to understand their impact on vision in this condition. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-masked clinical trial sponsored by Amgen. Participants receive intravitreal injections of either ABP 938 8 mg or aflibercept 8 mg at the start of the study, at Week 4, and at Week 8. After these initial doses, injections continue at intervals determined by disease activity, ranging from every 4 to 16 weeks, with adjustments beginning at Week 16. This treatment schedule continues through the end of the study. During the study, participants are regularly assessed for visual acuity changes, retinal fluid presence, lesion size, and adverse events. Evaluations include imaging like spectral-domain optical coherence tomography SD-OCT and fluorescein angiography FA at various time points up to Week 48. Blood samples are taken to measure drug concentrations and antibody development. Safety and immunogenicity are closely monitored throughout the study, which runs until early 2028.

Researchers are observing how avacincaptad pegol is used in routine clinical practice for people with geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration AMD. Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of AMD where retinal cells waste away, leading to worsening central vision and potential permanent vision loss. This observational study collects information on treatment and medical events related to avacincaptad pegol without influencing the doctors treatment decisions. Participants in this study have chosen to begin treatment with avacincaptad pegol, delivered as intravitreal injections into the eye. The study records how often and how long the treatment is given, along with reasons for stopping treatment. It monitors participants receiving this treatment in one or both eyes as part of their regular medical care, without additional interventions from the study. During the study, participants will have eye exams as part of their usual care and will complete surveys about their eye health at the start of treatment, every six months for two years, and then yearly. Researchers will gather data from medical records to track treatment usage, vision changes, and any adverse events for up to about five years. This long-term observation helps understand real-world treatment patterns and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a medicine called BI 1815368 in adults aged 18 and older who have a specific eye condition known as centre-involved diabetic macular edema CI-DME. This condition affects vision, and the study aims to find out if BI 1815368 can improve sight and to determine the best dose. The trial is a phase 2, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study designed to assess efficacy, safety, and tolerability. The study has two parts. In the first part, participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving BI 1815368 tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets that look identical but contain no medicine. In the second part, participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups three groups receive different daily doses of BI 1815368, and one group receives placebo. All participants take the tablets twice daily for about 11 months. Participants stay in the study for about one year, during which they visit the study site 16 times. At these visits, doctors check vision, document any health problems, and take detailed eye pictures. Researchers compare changes over time between the groups to evaluate if the treatment affects vision. The main outcome measured is whether participants gain at least 10 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study ETDRS letters in vision at Week 48 compared to baseline.