Open Label Trial Studying the Safety and Effectiveness of ILUVIEN® (190μg) in Children and Adolescents, Who Have Recurrent Non-infectious Uveitis Affecting the Posterior Segment of the Eye.

A Non-randomised, Open-label, Uncontrolled, Multi-centre, Phase IIIb Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Fluocinolone Acetonide 190 Micrograms Intravitreal Implant in Paediatric Subjects From 6 Years to Less Than 18 Years With Recurrent Non-infectious Uveitis Affecting the Posterior Segment of the Eye

Open Label Trial Studying the Safety and Effectiveness of ILUVIEN® (190μg) in Children and Adolescents, Who Have Recurrent Non-infectious Uveitis Affecting the Posterior Segment of the Eye. (NCT06539481) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Non-infectious Uveitis Affecting the Posterior Segment of the Eye, sponsored by Alimera Sciences. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

The main aim is to test how safe and effective the medicine ILUVIEN® (190μg) is for children and adolescents, who have non-infectious uveitis that keeps coming back and affects the back of the eye. The main thing Alimera wants to find out is how well the implant works for treating non-infectious uveitis in the back of the eye. Treatment success will be measured after 6 months of using the implant. The treatment will be considered successful if two things happen: 1. No swelling in the back of the eye called cystoid macular oedema; 2. A decrease in the cloudiness inside the eye, called vitreous haze, by at least two levels compared to how it was before the treatment, or the vitreous haze is completely gone. Participants will: 1. Receive a single treatment with ILUVIEN®, which is a tiny tube that is to be implanted in the eye and releases low levels of the corticosteroid (fluocinolone acetonide) in the eye for up to 36 months. 2. Be followed for 36 months for checkups and tests

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 25 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Males and females of ≥6 and \<18 years of age at time of consent - Non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis in the study eye with a history of recurrence ≥1 per year as assessed by the Investigator - Uveitis in the study eye not adequately controlled by the preferred standard of care due to intolerable adverse effects or poor response, in the judgment of the Investigator - Treatment with systemic corticosteroid or other systemic therapies given for at least 3 months within the previous 12 months prior to Day 1 Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - History of intraocular surgery in the study eye within 90 days of the screening visit. - Hypersensitivity to FA or any component of ILUVIEN® - History of any form of glaucoma or ocular hypertension in study eye, unless study eye has been previously treated with an incisional IOP-lowering surgical procedure at least 90 days prior to the screening visit and that procedure has resulted in stable IOP in the normal range (10-21 mmHg) - Increased intraocular pressure \>25 mmHg or that required treatment including increases in medications, surgery (other than drainage surgery), or hospitalisations, within 4 weeks prior to baseline that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would pose an unacceptable risk to the patient participating in the study Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females of ≥6 and \<18 years of age at time of consent * Non-infectious posterior, intermediate or panuveitis in the study eye with a history of recurrence ≥1 per year as assessed by the Investigator * Uveitis in the study eye not adequately controlled by the preferred standard of care due to intolerable adverse effects or poor response, in the judgment of the Investigator * Treatment with systemic corticosteroid or other systemic therapies given for at least 3 months within the previous 12 months prior to Day 1 Exclusion Criteria: * History of intraocular surgery in the study eye within 90 days of the screening visit. * Hypersensitivity to FA or any component of ILUVIEN® * History of any form of glaucoma or ocular hypertension in study eye, unless study eye has been previously treated with an incisional IOP-lowering surgical procedure at least 90 days prior to the screening visit and that procedure has resulted in stable IOP in the normal range (10-21 mmHg) * Increased intraocular pressure \>25 mmHg or that required treatment including increases in medications, surgery (other than drainage surgery), or hospitalisations, within 4 weeks prior to baseline that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would pose an unacceptable risk to the patient participating in the study

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

fluocinolone acetonide 190 micrograms

ILUVIEN®, is a tiny tube that is to be implanted in the eye and releases low levels of the corticosteroid (fluocinolone acetonide) in the eye. ILUVIEN® delivers corticosteroid directly to the intended site of action for up to 36 months.

Locations (6)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Institute of Health Department of Ophthalmology

Berlin, Germany

Augenzentrum am St. Franziskus-Hospital Münster

Münster, Germany

Hospital Universitario Cruces

Bilbao, Spain

Fundación Jiménez Díaz

Madrid, Spain

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Bristol, United Kingdom

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield, United Kingdom

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06539481), the sponsor (Alimera Sciences), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06539481 clinical trial studying?

The main aim is to test how safe and effective the medicine ILUVIEN® (190μg) is for children and adolescents, who have non-infectious uveitis that keeps coming back and affects the back of the eye. The main thing Alimera wants to find out is how well the implant works for treating non-infectious uveitis in the back of the eye. Treatment success will be measured after 6 months of using the implant. The treatment will be considered successful if two things happen: 1. No swelling in the back of the eye called cystoid macular oedema; 2. A decrease in the cloudiness inside the eye, called vitreo… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06539481?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06539481?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06539481. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06539481. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

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Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.