LENS trial a first of its kind large scale trial shows striking 27% reduction in diabetic retinopathy progression
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Published On 2024-08-13 06:21 GMT | Update On 2024-08-20 10:18 GMT
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Presented at the ADA Diabetes Congress 2024, the LENS TRIAL was specifically designed to investigate the effect of Fenofibrate on eye outcomes in people with early diabetic retinopathy.
Over the period of four years, this trial, involving 1,151 participants, has yielded promising results in the favor of Fenofibrate:
● 27% lower risk of progression of diabetic retinopathy
● 50% reduction in the development of macular edema
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