Edema
Recent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this disease.
Approval: Bopediat (EMA)
Approval: Qaialdo (EMA)
What's happening now
An analyst briefing on current research, clinical, regulatory and industry activity surrounding this disease.
- 4 clinical trials expected to report results, the earliest in Q2 2027.
- 9 industry developments reported.
- Q2 2027A Randomized, Double-masked, Sham-controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Tabirafusp Alfa (KSI-101) in Participants With Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation (MESI) - PEAK
- Q2 2027ASTRA: A Phase 3 Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Prospective Study of AURN001 in Subjects With Corneal Edema Secondary to Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction (ABA-3)
- Q4 2027A Phase 3, Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Group Study of EYP-1901, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), Compared to Aflibercept (2 mg) in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Q4 2027Long-term Need of Ranibizumab Injections With or Without Early Targeted Peripheral Laser Photocoagulation for Treatment of Macular Edema Due to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Clinical MilestonesView all 11Hide
- 2026-08-04A Phase 3, Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Group Study of EYP-1901, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), Compared to Aflibercept (2 mg) in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Results expected Q4 2027
- 2026-05-22ASTRA: A Phase 3 Multi-center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Prospective Study of AURN001 in Subjects With Corneal Edema Secondary to Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction (ABA-3)Results expected Q2 2027
- 2026-05-18A Randomized, Double-masked, Sham-controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Tabirafusp Alfa (KSI-101) in Participants With Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation (MESI) - PEAKResults expected Q2 2027
- 2026-05-08Long-term Need of Ranibizumab Injections With or Without Early Targeted Peripheral Laser Photocoagulation for Treatment of Macular Edema Due to Central Retinal Vein OcclusionResults expected Q4 2027
- 2026-04-10A Phase 2/3 Double-Masked, Randomized, 2 Stage, Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of OCS-01 Eye Drops in Subjects With Diabetic Macular EdemaCompleted
- 2026-03-25Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of 8 mg Aflibercept in Chinese Participants With Diabetic Macular EdemaCompleted
- 2025-12-24A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Vamikibart Administered Intravitreally in Patients With Uveitic Macular EdemaCompleted
- 2027-01-01Comparison of Subvisible Retinal Laser Therapy With Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Treatment of Diabetic Macular EdemaWithdrawn
- 2027-01-01Steroids for Rhinoplasty: Pain, Nausea, Edema and EcchymosisWithdrawn
- 2025-12-01Dexamethasone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injured Patients With Brain Contusions and Pericontusional Edema: Study Protocol for a Prospective, Randomized and Double Blind Trial.Terminated
Industry & MarketView all 9Hide
- 2026-09-04Real-World Applicability of Anti-VEGF Trial Criteria for Diabetic Macular EdemaTrial news · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-06-12Re: Singer et al.: Fluocinolone acetonide implant as a baseline therapy for diabetic macular edema: results from the randomized phase 4 NEW DAY study (Ophthalmology. 2026;133:837-851)Trial news · Ophthalmology (AAO)
- 2026-08-27Registry analysis explores real-world use of aflibercept 8 mg in diabetic macular edemaIndustry · Healio Ophthalmology
- 2026-07-23Comparison of Retinal Nonperfusion in Diabetic Macular Edema Treated with Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept: A KINGFISHER Trial AnalysisTrial news · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-08-26VEGF/Ang-2 inhibitor ‘potentially exciting development’ in diabetic macular edemaIndustry · Healio Ophthalmology
- 2027-01-01ClinicalComparison of Subvisible Retinal Laser Therapy With Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Treatment of Diabetic Macular EdemaWithdrawn
- 2027-01-01ClinicalSteroids for Rhinoplasty: Pain, Nausea, Edema and EcchymosisWithdrawn
- 2026-09-09IndustryCystoid Macular Edema After Cultured Human Corneal Endothelial Cell Injection: Frequency, Associated Factors, and Visual OutcomesIndustry · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-09-04IndustryReal-World Applicability of Anti-VEGF Trial Criteria for Diabetic Macular EdemaTrial news · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-08-27IndustryRegistry analysis explores real-world use of aflibercept 8 mg in diabetic macular edemaIndustry · Healio Ophthalmology
- 2026-08-26IndustryVEGF/Ang-2 inhibitor ‘potentially exciting development’ in diabetic macular edemaIndustry · Healio Ophthalmology
- 2026-08-04ClinicalA Phase 3, Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Group Study of EYP-1901, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), Compared to Aflibercept (2 mg) in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Results expected Q4 2027
- 2026-07-23IndustryComparison of Retinal Nonperfusion in Diabetic Macular Edema Treated with Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept: A KINGFISHER Trial AnalysisTrial news · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-06-21IndustryTherapeutic Response to Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Retreatment Among Eyes With Stabilized Vision After Being Lost to Follow-Up in Diabetic Macular Edema: A Nationwide, Registry-Based Cohort StudyResearch news · American Journal of Ophthalmology
- 2026-06-19IndustryAssociation of the Charlson Comorbidity Index With 1-Year Outcomes in Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein OcclusionIndustry · American Journal of Ophthalmology
Clinical trials
The current development programme across all trial phases.
Research activity
Key research shaping understanding of this disease, combining the latest publications with the most influential evidence.
Major themes1
- Mutation1
Leading journals2
- The New England journal of medicine2
- Cell1
Leading researchers8
- Ahmed Z1
- Al-Jubair T1
- Almutiri S1
- Bill RM1
- Bruns R1
- Chang GC1
- Chen YM1
- Cho BC1
Affiliations (unnormalised)6
- Cumming School of Medicine1
- From Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1
- Harvard Medical School1
- Institute of Clinical Sciences1
- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing1
- Ludwig Maximilian University1
Associated genes
Genes associated with this disease in the canonical knowledge graph (Open Targets evidence). Number shows the association score.
Disease biology
Proteins whose encoding gene is associated with this disease, reached through the canonical gene→disease graph. Number shows the gene's association score.
Reference
Authoritative identity, definition & identifiers.
Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the SKIN in SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE.
- Disease identity & definition — NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), public domain
- Clinical trials — ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Research activity — Europe PMC (EMBL-EBI) + OpenAlex-derived paper links
- Related entities are derived from literature co-mention (studied together) — associative, not causal.