Testing a supplement to boost eye injection treatment for diabetic swelling

This trial is testing whether combining bevacizumab (an eye injection) with curcumin (an oral supplement made from turmeric) works better than the injection alone for treating diabetic macular edema—a type of eye swelling caused by diabetes that can affect your vision. Half of the participants will receive the injection plus curcumin pills, while the other half will receive the injection plus placebo (dummy) pills. Researchers will measure whether the medication helps reduce the swelling in your retina and improve how well you can see.

Diabetic macular edema is a serious complication that can lead to vision loss. While the injection bevacizumab helps many people, doctors want to know if adding curcumin—a natural substance with anti-inflammatory properties—might make the treatment even more effective at reducing swelling and protecting your vision.