Ophthalmology
Eyes & vision clinical trials
Eye disease and conditions that affect sight. We’re tracking 1,760 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable1,199
- Phase 3133
- Phase 2119
- Phase 1117
- Phase 492
- Phase 1/Phase 286
- Phase 2/Phase 314
Top conditions
- Glaucoma107
- Myopia88
- Cataract76
- Diabetic Retinopathy51
- Dry Eye38
- Keratoconus34
- Retinitis Pigmentosa33
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration31
- Amblyopia26
- Eye Diseases24
- Graves Disease24
- Sjogren's Syndrome24
- Dry Eye Disease (DED)23
- Multiple Sclerosis22
- Astigmatism21
- Ocular Hypertension21
- Diabetic Macular Edema20
- Macular Degeneration20
Leading sponsors
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University25
- Medical University of Vienna20
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine19
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild18
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris16
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University16
- Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University15
- National Eye Institute (NEI)15
- National Taiwan University Hospital15
- Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center15
Where studies are running
- California133
- Arizona69
- Florida43
- Maryland39
- Texas37
- Massachusetts35
- New York35
- Alabama26
- North Carolina20
- Pennsylvania20
Recruiting studies1,760 total
- NCT04931160Recruiting
Study for suspected Sjögren’s disease diagnosis
This study follows people who may have Sjögren’s disease to better understand how to diagnose it. If you have symptoms like dry eyes or dry mouth, this could help researchers confirm the diagnosis and learn what tests best explain it.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04946721Recruiting
Study of eye-surface disease tests and targeted treatment
This study looks at how an “ocular surface” condition can be identified using tests (biomarkers) and how a targeted treatment may help. You may qualify if you’re an adult receiving eye care at specific University of Maryland locations.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04959097Recruiting
CHLA retinoblastoma database and tissue study
This study collects medical information and, when available, tissue samples from children with retinoblastoma treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. It may help doctors learn more about the disease and improve future care.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–18 years - NCT04967989RecruitingPhase 3
Laser eye treatment timing for certain glaucoma or eye pressure
This Phase 3 study tests how best to use a laser treatment (SLT) for people with high eye pressure or mild-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. It aims to find the best way to lower eye pressure and protect vision while comparing treatment approaches.
Laguna Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04995341Recruiting
School-age follow-up study for premature babies’ eye health
This study looks at eye structure in children who were in an earlier premature-baby eye study and are now around 4.5–5 years old. It may help researchers better understand how eye disease in prematurity develops and how to monitor it.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT04886492Enrolling by invitation
NMOSD patient registry to help study future treatments
This is a registry that collects health information from adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It aims to better understand NMOSD and support future research, including studies of emerging therapies.
Waltham, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04855435RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for advanced melanoma and other solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies a new experimental immunotherapy (MBS8) for people with advanced solid tumors, focusing first on safety and early signs of benefit. Depending on your cancer type and past treatments, you may receive MBS8 alone or combined with pembrolizumab.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT03276923Recruiting
Pregnancy registry for women with autoimmune disease
This study is a pregnancy and health registry for women with autoimmune (immune system) conditions who are trying to become pregnant or are already pregnant. It helps researchers better understand pregnancy outcomes and health needs in autoimmune disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT04848740Enrolling by invitation
Tested implant for worsening thin corneas
This trial looks at whether placing a donor-like cornea “lenticule” implant can help people whose cornea is getting worse, becoming thin, and causing blurry or reduced vision. The goal is to see if the implant can improve corneal clarity and vision in progressive disease.
PristinaAges 20–60 - 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.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT04787471RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Corneal laser-strengthening to reduce new blood vessels in the eye
This trial studies corneal crosslinking to treat active inflammation or infection that leads to new blood vessels growing into the cornea. It may help reduce ongoing damage and lower the risk of problems, including issues that can threaten a future corneal transplant.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT04741230Recruiting
Test implant for severe corneal thinning to avoid transplant
This study tests a procedure called Xenia corneal lenticule in people with severe keratoconus or severe post-LASIK corneal thinning who want to avoid a corneal transplant. It aims to improve vision while checking safety and how well the new procedure works over time.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 18–79 - NCT04704648Recruiting
Surgery for a one-eye surface tumor in people with HIV
This study looks at whether removing a suspected pre-cancer/cancer growth on the surface of the eye can be done safely in people living with HIV. It is a feasibility (safety and practical) study, helping doctors refine the best surgical approach and follow-up.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT04762368Recruiting
Learning study to improve vision support for macular degeneration
This study focuses on adults with macular degeneration and aims to improve how well you can use your remaining vision. It uses learning and brain stimulation, so it may help you notice and use your vision more effectively.
Waterloo, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04735263RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dark vision changes as a statin response signal
This Phase 2 study looks at whether changes in night/dark adaptation can show early whether high-dose atorvastatin (a statin) is helping intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you fit, you may help researchers find an earlier way to tell who is responding.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–85 - NCT04712318Enrolling by invitation
Treatment for lingering blurry vision after trifocal lens
This study tests a treatment to improve vision in people who still have an ongoing focusing problem (residual nearsightedness or farsightedness) about 6 months after receiving a trifocal intraocular lens. It may help if your vision is still reduced despite having the lens implanted.
PristinaAges 20–45 - NCT04715399Recruiting
Research study collecting data for neurodegenerative diseases
This study collects health information from people with neurodegenerative diseases, some family members, and healthy controls to help researchers better understand these conditions. It may help future diagnosis and research, and participation may include noninvasive checks and other procedures depending on your situation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04693663Enrolling by invitation
Relex-SMILE treatment for leftover nearsightedness after cataract surgery
This trial tests whether Relex-SMILE eye laser surgery can improve nearsightedness that remains after you’ve already had cataract surgery. It’s meant for people with a certain range of leftover nearsightedness, while excluding certain eye problems and prior eye procedures.
PristinaAges 20–70 - NCT04700657Recruiting
Study dryness patterns in eye graft-vs-host disease
This study looks at how common and how severe corneal nerve-related dryness is in people with chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It may help doctors understand which eye problems are most typical and how best to recognize them early.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT04697095Recruiting
Testing immune cells from specific AMD eye types
This study collects immune cells (from a blood sample) from people with certain types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and compares how long they live. It may help researchers understand how immune-related changes relate to AMD outcomes.
LyonAges 15 years+ - NCT04743141RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term migraine medicine study for kids with migraine attacks
This Phase 3 study checks the long-term safety of rimegepant, a migraine treatment, in children and teens. You might join if your child has had migraine for at least 6 months and still gets a certain number of moderate-to-severe migraine attacks.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 6–17 - NCT04607369Enrolling by invitation
Test using an app to map eye vision blind spots
This trial tests how well an EyeCTester smartphone app can measure vision blind spots and distorted vision compared with standard eye tests. If you qualify, you’ll do short near-vision and “Amsler grid” style tasks in the clinic to help confirm the app is accurate.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04649242RecruitingPhase 3
Migraine pain relief study for kids and teens
This trial studies a medicine for stopping a migraine attack in children and teens. It may help families understand which treatment works best during acute (during-attack) migraine pain.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6–17 - NCT04663750RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery to treat bleeding under the retina in wet macular degeneration
This trial tests whether a specific eye surgery plus targeted clot-busting medicine and gas can improve vision after bleeding under the retina from “wet” age-related macular degeneration. It aims to reduce how long the bleeding lasts and help protect the central vision.
BonnAges 50–120
Common questions
- How many eyes & vision clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 1,760 recruiting ophthalmology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 2,756 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Eyes & vision” cover here?
- Eye disease and conditions that affect sight. We group each study into eyes & vision based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a eyes & vision trial near me?
- Use the search to filter eyes & vision studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.