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
- NCT04289571RecruitingPhase 1
Virtual reality vision testing for people with retinal disease
This early-stage study uses virtual reality tasks to check how well a person can move and function using their eyesight. It may help researchers measure vision abilities in a way that could guide future care for retinal disease.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–120 - NCT04339764RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
iPS cell eye transplant for dry macular degeneration
This early-phase study tests whether transplanting lab-made retinal cells from your own body can slow vision loss from geographic atrophy caused by dry age-related macular degeneration. It involves eye surgery and frequent follow-up to check safety and early signs of benefit.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 55–95 - NCT04278131RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test eye gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa
This Phase 1/2 study tests a gene therapy treatment (BS01) in people with retinitis pigmentosa to try to improve or preserve vision. You may be a candidate if your vision in at least one eye is quite limited and you haven’t had certain gene therapies before.
Teaneck, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04292080RecruitingPhase 2
Tecfidera trial to slow worsening geographic atrophy
This Phase 2 study tests dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) to slow the growth of geographic atrophy, a form of age-related macular degeneration that affects central vision. You may be asked to take the study medicine and attend regular eye scans over about 2 years to see if it helps.
Créteil, Val De MarneAges 55–85 - NCT04354545Recruiting
Testing treatments for eye discomfort in glaucoma
This trial studies how to treat eye surface discomfort in people who have glaucoma and are already using multiple eye drops. It may help reduce symptoms like irritation while keeping glaucoma treatment on track.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04275232Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Plasma treatment for a rare eye condition from Type 1 deficiency
This trial studies donated blood-plasma samples as a treatment for ligneous conjunctivitis caused by Type 1 plasminogen deficiency. It may help reduce or improve the eye inflammation and growths linked to this specific genetic problem.
St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorAges Any age - NCT04334031Recruiting
Hospital follow-up study for immune-related disease
This is a study that follows people with an immune-related illness at Lille University Hospital to better understand their care needs over time. By collecting information regularly, the study may help improve how future patients are monitored and treated.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04310241Recruiting
Test eye alignment and vision changes in lazy eye patients
This study looks at vision problems in children with lazy eye (amblyopia) and eye misalignment (strabismus), and whether they improve with treatment. It may help researchers understand what visual changes to expect and which patients respond best.
Cleveland, OhioAges 6 months–90 years - NCT04363684Recruiting
Study of frontotemporal dementia and related syndromes over time
This study follows people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) and related conditions, and collects health and (for some people) body fluid information, to understand how these illnesses change over time. It may help researchers track disease signs and find better ways to measure progression.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04332783Recruiting
Study of vision errors during visual search tasks
This study asks people to complete visual search tasks to understand how certain types of visual mistakes happen in order. You might help researchers learn how to reduce these errors, which could guide better visual support in the future.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04198740Recruiting
Test tear fluid and eye chemistry patterns in eye surface diseases
This study looks at tiny chemical patterns in tear fluid to better understand different causes of eye surface problems. Your participation may help researchers compare healthy eyes with conditions like dry eye, infections, or allergies.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04232982Recruiting
Cyclophotocoagulation during Boston keratoprosthesis eye surgery
This trial looks at whether a specific eye laser treatment done through the white of the eye (called transscleral cyclophotocoagulation) works well and is safe for people getting a Boston keratoprosthesis. It may help improve comfort and vision outcomes for selected patients needing this type of cornea/eye replacement surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–80 - NCT03286686Recruiting
Study of thinking and hand skills after brain injury
This study looks at how people with an injury to the back part of the brain (posterior parietal cortex) process what they see and guide their movements. It may help researchers better understand the symptoms and improve future therapies.
BronAges 18–75 - NCT04068155Recruiting
Radiation device for certain skin cancers you can treat locally
This trial tests a radiation-emitting device placed near the tumor to treat certain malignant skin cancers that can be fully covered. It may help shrink or control the cancer at the skin site where the device is applied.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT04119024RecruitingPhase 1
Gene-edited immune cells for advanced melanoma or solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a gene-modified immune cell treatment for advanced cancers that don’t have standard curative options. It may help by attacking cancer cells that show a specific marker called IL13Rα2 after patients receive “conditioning” chemotherapy to prepare the immune system.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT04140734Recruiting
Study of spacer grafts after lower eyelid surgery
This study looks at outcomes after lower eyelid retraction repair done with a spacer graft. It may help doctors understand how well this method works and what results to expect months after surgery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04040205RecruitingPhase 2
Abemaciclib for sarcoma with specific cell-growth gene changes
This trial tests abemaciclib (a cancer medicine) in adults with advanced, unresectable bone or soft-tissue sarcoma that has certain gene changes in the “CDK pathway.” It aims to shrink tumors or slow growth in people whose tumors match the study’s biomarker and lab requirements.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04106830Recruiting
Study to follow neuroinflammation and demyelination diseases with imaging
This study builds a China-based group of people with neuroinflammatory and demyelination diseases and collects health and MRI (brain scan) information. It may help doctors better understand these conditions over time and improve future treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–75 - NCT04024293Recruiting
Testing a pressure-sensing contact lens for glaucoma and OHT
This study compares a special contact lens that measures eye pressure with standard eye-pressure testing. It may help people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension by improving how pressure is monitored.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT03999801Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term follow-up for a subretinal eye treatment
This study checks how well a previous eye treatment (RGX-314) lasts over time. There is also an extra “other eye” study for people with age-related macular degeneration affecting both eyes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT03947385RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
First drug test for metastatic uveal melanoma with specific gene changes
This Phase 1/2 trial studies IDE196 in adults with metastatic uveal melanoma that has certain gene mutations or fusions. It’s mainly testing safety and correct dosing, and may help shrink tumors in patients matched to the tumor’s genetic changes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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+ - NCT03923101Recruiting
Study for people with keratoconus at a specialty eye clinic
This trial is for people who have keratoconus (a cornea condition that can blur vision). It involves receiving care or evaluation at the Homburg Keratoconus Center, and it may help by improving how keratoconus patients are managed.
Homburg, SaarlandAges Any age - NCT03403699Recruiting
Stem cell treatment for damaged eye blood vessels in diabetes
This study tests human iPSC–derived (lab-grown) cells aimed at repairing fragile, damaged blood vessels in diabetic retinopathy. It also involves eye exams and a small skin biopsy to support the research.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21–98
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.