Evaluating tinlarebant for Stargardt Disease

A Phase 1b Open-label Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety, and Tolerability of Tinlarebant in Japanese Subjects with Stargardt Disease and a Phase 2/3 Randomized, Double-masked, and Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Tinlarebant in Subjects with Stargardt Disease

Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Belite Bio, Inc · NCT06388083

This study is testing a new drug called tinlarebant to see if it can safely help people with Stargardt Disease improve their vision over two years.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages12 Years to 20 Years
SexAll
SponsorBelite Bio, Inc Industry-sponsored
Locations12 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06388083 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of tinlarebant in patients with Stargardt Disease (STGD1). It consists of a Phase 1b part conducted in Japan, which is open-label and focuses on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and tolerability of the drug over 7 days. The subsequent Phase 2/3 part will be randomized, double-masked, and placebo-controlled, administering daily doses of tinlarebant for 24 months to evaluate its long-term effects. The study will include subjects with clinically diagnosed STGD1 and specific ocular conditions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with clinically diagnosed STGD1 and at least one mutation in the ABCA4 gene.

Not a fit: Patients with other ocular diseases or recent ocular surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve vision and quality of life for patients with Stargardt Disease.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on Stargardt Disease, the specific approach with tinlarebant is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects must have clinically diagnosed STGD1 with at least one mutation identified in the ABCA4 gene.
* Subjects must have a defined aggregate atrophic lesion in 1 or both eyes.
* Minimum BCVA is required in the study eye

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any ocular disease other than STGD1 that, in the opinion of the investigator, would complicate assessment of a treatment effect.
* History of ocular surgery in the study eye in the last 3 months.
* Any prior gene therapy.

Where this trial is running

Phoenix, Arizona and 11 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions STGD1Stargardt Disease 1
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.