Clinical trials · North Carolina
Macular Degeneration clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 18 recruiting macular degeneration studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT07440225RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing a new drug for wet macular degeneration
This trial tests a new medicine called EYE201/MK-8748 for people who have wet age-related macular degeneration (a condition where abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina). It's for those who haven't had treatment before and were diagnosed recently.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07496567RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of EYE201 for wet age-related macular degeneration
This trial tests a new medicine, EYE201, for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that has not been treated before. The study will see if this drug can help improve vision and slow down vision loss.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT06635148RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term study for geographic atrophy treatment
This study is for people who already took part in a previous trial for geographic atrophy (a late stage of dry age-related macular degeneration) and received the study drug or a sham. It looks at the long-term safety of the treatment over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT07064759RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy injection for wet age-related macular degeneration
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy injection (4D-150) for wet AMD. It might help reduce the need for frequent anti-VEGF eye injections by targeting the underlying cause of new blood vessel growth.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07614776RecruitingPhase 3
New Eye Injection Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This study tests whether a new eye injection called ABP 938 works as well as or better than the current standard treatment (Eylea) for wet age-related macular degeneration—a condition that causes vision loss in the center of your sight. You would receive injections into your eye every month for a year.
Wake Forest, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07482176RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy trial for wet age-related macular degeneration
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy injection (IXO-vec) for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). It aims to reduce the need for frequent eye injections by helping the eye make its own medicine to block the growth of harmful blood vessels.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT05197270RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug 4D-150 for wet macular degeneration not responding enough
This early-stage study tests 4D-150 (a one-time injection into the eye) for “wet” age-related macular degeneration to see if it can better control leaking blood vessel growth and reduce fluid. It’s for people who are already getting anti-VEGF injections but still need ongoing treatment because of signs of fluid on special eye scans.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07587515RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New Eye Drop Treatment for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This study tests a new experimental eye drop (EYC-0305) for wet AMD, a common cause of vision loss in older adults. The goal is to see if it can slow or prevent further damage to central vision.
Wake Forest, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT04853251RecruitingPhase 4
Study of corneal cells after a ranibizumab eye implant
This trial checks how well corneal endothelial cells (cells that help keep the cornea clear) do in people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) who are treated with a port-delivery implant that releases ranibizumab. It also helps doctors understand whether this method changes corneal health and stays safe while controlling the eye disease.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07205887RecruitingPhase 2
Study of EYE103 for wet AMD or macular edema after BRVO
This trial tests an investigational drug called EYE103 injected into the eye to treat two conditions: wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or macular edema following a branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). It looks at how safe and effective the drug is for people who have not had treatment before or have not responded well to previous treatments.
Wake Forest, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06541704RecruitingPhase 3
Study of pozelimab with cemdisiran for geographic atrophy
This trial tests a combination of two study drugs (pozelimab and cemdisiran) given as a shot under the skin to slow the progression of geographic atrophy, a type of advanced dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots in central vision.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 50–85 - NCT06619405Recruiting
Eye Function Test for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This study tests a quick, noninvasive eye test that measures how well you see in the dark, which can be an early sign of dry AMD. Researchers want to see if the test relates to everyday tasks like reading or driving at night.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 50–89 - NCT03683251RecruitingPhase 3
Extension study for a refillable eye implant plus ranibizumab
This trial studies whether continuing treatment with a refillable eye implant (Port Delivery System) and ranibizumab injection helps control a specific type of wet macular degeneration. It’s mainly for people who already finished an earlier related study and are able to keep up with frequent eye checks and procedures.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT07144137Recruiting
Observation study for geographic atrophy progression
This study observes how geographic atrophy (an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration) changes over a short period. If you have this condition in both eyes and meet certain vision and eye health criteria, you may be able to join this non-treatment study to help researchers learn more about the disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT06659445RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ONL1204 for geographic atrophy in dry AMD
This study tests an investigational medicine called ONL1204 given as an injection into the eye for people with a form of advanced dry age-related macular degeneration called geographic atrophy. The goal is to see if it can slow vision loss.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05438732Recruiting
Test of an implanted eye device plus vision training for AMD
This study tests a device that is surgically implanted in the eye of people with late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It also uses vision training with a telescope-like tool to see if the treatment can improve day-to-day vision.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 65 years+ - NCT05626114RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a lab-made eye treatment after subretinal surgery
This Phase 2 study tests OpRegen, a treatment delivered during special eye surgery, for geographic atrophy related to age-related macular degeneration (GA from AMD). It also includes an imaging “substudy” that uses detailed pictures of your retina to better track safety and activity.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT06779773Recruiting
Study of avacincaptad pegol (Izervay) for geographic atrophy
This study looks at how avacincaptad pegol (brand name Izervay) works in real-world medical practice for people with geographic atrophy, a form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. If your doctor has already decided to treat you with this medicine, you may be able to join.
Cary, North CarolinaAges Any age
Macular Degeneration trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting macular degeneration studies listed above.
- North Carolina Retina Associates · 7 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 6 studies
- Graystone Eye · 4 studies
- Western Carolina Retinal Associates · 4 studies
- Asheville Eye Associates · 2 studies
- Piedmont Retina Specialists - Winston-Salem Office · 2 studies
- Wake Forest, NC · 2 studies
- Adverum Clinical Site
What taking part in a macular degeneration study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Macular Degeneration trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there macular degeneration clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 18 recruiting macular degeneration studies with a site in North Carolina, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a macular degeneration study in North Carolina?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a macular degeneration trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New macular degeneration studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.