Clinical trials
Diabetic Retinopathy clinical trials
Below are recruiting diabetic retinopathy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 84 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05704491Recruiting
AI screening for diabetic eye damage
This study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) screening method to detect diabetic retinopathy, a type of eye damage caused by diabetes. It may help find eye changes earlier, so treatment can be planned sooner.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - NCT03680794Recruiting
Testing a blood and eye-fluid marker in retinal disease
This study looks at a specific lab marker (sCD160) in blood and eye fluids to see how it relates to poor blood flow in the retina. You may be asked for samples taken during eye surgery to help doctors understand the disease better.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT06837181Recruiting
Understanding diabetes complications in cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how long-term diabetes affects people with cystic fibrosis. It helps researchers understand complications and improve care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT06968611Recruiting
Diabetes and vision care study in Bangladesh
This study tests a program that combines diabetes care with eye exams for people in Bangladesh who were recently diagnosed with diabetes. The goal is to see if this approach helps you better manage your health and prevent vision problems.
DinajpurAges 30 years+ - NCT06968637Recruiting
Improving diabetes and vision care in Bangladesh
This study tests a new way to combine diabetes care with eye care for people with diabetes in Bangladesh. If you have diabetes and a diabetes-related eye condition, this might help improve your care.
Dinajpur Sadar, DinajpurAges 30 years+ - NCT07378891Enrolling by invitation
AI eye screening for early diabetic retinopathy
This study uses artificial intelligence (AI) to look at photos of the back of your eye (retina) to find early signs of diabetic eye disease. It aims to catch problems before they worsen, so you can get treatment sooner.
TübingenAges 18–80 - NCT07135570Recruiting
My Eyes, My Light: Amar Chokh, Amar Alo
This trial is studying people living in Char Fasson, Bangladesh, to see who might have undiagnosed eye problems. It's a local screening program to catch eye issues early.
Char Fasson, BholaAges 35 years+ - NCT04008121RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing an eye imaging drug during retinal blood-vessel photos
This early safety study tests how well and how safely an investigational dye (MB-102) works during a special eye imaging test of retinal and choroidal blood vessels. It compares it to the commonly used fluorescein dye and may help doctors refine future eye imaging approaches.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07843849RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid treatment for diabetic macular edema
This study tests whether a steroid medication can help reduce swelling in the back of the eye caused by diabetic macular edema, a complication of type 2 diabetes. If you qualify, you may receive this treatment to potentially improve your vision.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05463289Recruiting
AI helps children with diabetes get eye exams
This study tests an AI-based way to help check children’s eyes for signs of diabetic retinopathy (diabetes-related eye disease). It may improve how quickly and consistently eye screening is done for kids with diabetes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8–21 - NCT07705555RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new eye injection to standard treatment for diabetic eye swelling
This trial tests if a new medicine (MK-8748) works as well as or better than the usual treatment (aflibercept) for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss from diabetes-related swelling in the back of the eye.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07705607RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing MK-8748 to standard treatment for diabetic eye swelling
This trial tests a new medicine (MK-8748) against an existing treatment (aflibercept) for people with diabetic macular edema, which causes vision loss due to swelling in the back of the eye. The goal is to see which works better to improve or protect vision.
Winter Haven, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06257082Recruiting
Video education for diabetic eye screening in Latinx communities
This study tests video-based education to help Latinx people with diabetes get regular eye exams, which can prevent vision loss. You may be able to join if you are Hispanic or Latino and have diabetes.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07456826Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing two eye numbing gels for shots
This trial tests a new eye-numbing gel against the standard numbing method to see which works better for patients getting regular anti-VEGF injections in the eye.
Tyler, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05147701RecruitingPhase 1
Testing stem cell treatment for NAION safety
This Phase 1 study tests whether lab-made stem cells taken from donated umbilical cord are safe for people with NAION. It mainly looks for side effects and safety rather than proving the treatment works.
Naples, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06074731Recruiting
Eye imaging study using a new scanner
This trial uses a special eye scanner to look at eye diseases. It might help doctors see eye problems more clearly.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 5–110 - NCT07555574Recruiting
New imaging technology to see retinal structures clearly
This research study tests a new camera technology that takes detailed pictures of the back of your eye (retina) to better understand eye diseases. Researchers want to compare images from people with eye conditions like diabetes-related eye disease, glaucoma, or age-related macular degeneration with healthy volunteers to see how the new imaging works.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07417410Recruiting
Diabetes eye disease risk study
This study looks back at medical records of people with type 2 diabetes to understand how diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) progresses and when treatment is needed. It may help doctors better predict risks and guide future care.
Portugal, Coimbra DistrictAges 35–90 - NCT07338461Recruiting
High-resolution eye imaging study for healthy and eye disease volunteers
This study uses a special, high-resolution camera to take detailed pictures of the back of the eye. It is testing the camera's ability to see changes in the retina for people who are healthy or have age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or other conditions that affect autofluorescence patterns.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT02026843Recruiting
Testing eye fluid markers in chorioretinal eye diseases
This study looks at substances (“biomarkers”) in the clear fluid inside the eye to better understand several eye conditions that affect vision. Your results may help doctors learn how these diseases work and how treatments might be chosen.
Daegu, KyungsangpookdoAges 20–80 - NCT07222293Recruiting
Testing an AI tool to screen for diabetic eye disease
This study uses an AI program called DRISTi to screen for diabetic eye disease by taking pictures of the back of your eye. It's designed for adults with diabetes who haven't had major eye treatments or vision loss.
Oxford, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07170683Enrolling by invitation
Vision test study for macular eye disorders
This study uses a special vision test called microperimetry to track how well the macula (the center of the retina) works in people with certain eye conditions like geographic atrophy or diabetic eye disease. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison. The goal is to understand how these conditions affect retinal function over time.
Nottingham, NottsAges 21 years+ - NCT07015034Recruiting
Preventing vision loss in older adults with chronic conditions
This study tests a model to help general practitioners find older patients who may be at risk of vision loss. It aims to spot problems early so treatment can start sooner.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 70 years+ - NCT07002372Recruiting
Watching a video before your first eye injection
This study tests whether watching a short video before your first eye injection helps you feel more at ease. It is for people who have never had this injection before.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for diabetic retinopathy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 84 recruiting diabetic retinopathy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a diabetic retinopathy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a diabetic retinopathy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.