Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 50 and up

Eye injection of pozelimab for geographic atrophy in adults

Official title: A Phase 1 Dose-Escalation and Repeated-Dose Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Intravitreal Pozelimab in Participants With Geographic Atrophy

Run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · NCT07230834 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether injections of pozelimab into the eye are safe and well tolerated in adults with geographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment54 (estimated)
SponsorRegeneron Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionspozelimab
Locations9 sites (Lakewood, Colorado and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 19, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 3, 2028
Study endsJuly 3, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT07230834 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with GA due to dry AMD, a lesion area of about 2.5 mm² or larger in the study eye, and best-corrected visual acuity of approximately 60 ETDRS letters (≈20/63) or worse would be the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

People with GA from causes other than dry AMD, active or prior macular neovascularization, significant concurrent eye disease, active ocular inflammation or infection, or prior intravitreal treatments (other than complement agents) would not be eligible and are unlikely to benefit from this Phase 1 study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 1, interventional study giving intravitreal (eye) injections of the experimental drug pozelimab to adults with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The main goal is to monitor safety and tolerability after dosing, with regular eye exams and tests of vision. The study will also measure drug levels in the blood and eye fluid and check whether participants develop antibodies against the drug. Participants with neovascular AMD, other retinal diseases, active eye inflammation, or prior intravitreal treatments (except complement agents) are excluded.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If safe and tolerable, this approach could become a new intravitreal therapy that may slow GA progression and help preserve central vision.

How similar studies have gone: Other intravitreal complement-targeting therapies have shown the ability to slow GA lesion growth in some trials, so this approach builds on prior positive but variable results in the field.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Study eye with diagnosis of GA of the macula secondary to AMD, as determined by the investigator
2. Study eye with total GA area measuring approximately one disc area or greater in size (2.5 mm\^2 or larger) at screening, as determined by the Central Reading Center (CRC), as described in the protocol
3. Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) of 60 letters or worse using the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Score (ETDRS) charts (Snellen equivalent of \~ ≤20/63) in the study eye at screening and baseline visit

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. GA (macular atrophy) in either eye due to causes other than dry AMD
2. History or current evidence of macular neovascularization and/or retinal exudation in either eye
3. Concurrent eye disease (elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) \>25mm Hg, diabetic retinopathy, ocular infections/inflammation)
4. Prior or current intravitreal (IVT) treatment of any kind for any indication in either the study or fellow eye, except complement inhibitor therapy for GA, as long as last dose was ≥3 months prior to screening
5. Any prior systemic treatment for dry AMD, except oral supplements or vitamins
6. History or current use of systemic complement inhibitor therapy

Note: Other protocol-defined Inclusion/ Exclusion criteria apply

Where it's running

  • Colorado Retina Associates
    Lakewood, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
    East Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Austin Retina Associates
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Consultants Texas
    The Woodlands, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Arensia Exploratory Medicine at the Research Institute of Clinical Medicine
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Recruiting
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  • Emanuelli Research and Development Center
    Arecibo, Puerto Rico
    Recruiting
  • ARENSIA Clinics SRL
    Bucharest, Romania
    Recruiting
  • Arensia Exploratory Medicine Clinic at Country Hospital Cluj-Napoca
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.