Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 50 and up

Eye injections of ABBV-6628 for geographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration

Official title: Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Exploratory Efficacy of ABBV-6628 in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Run by AbbVie · NCT07160179 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether intravitreal ABBV-6628 is safe and how the drug moves through the body in adults aged 50 and older with geographic atrophy from AMD.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment66 (estimated)
SponsorAbbVie
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Carmel, Indiana and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 13, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 2029
Study endsOctober 2029
Registry record updatedJuly 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07160179 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 50 years or older with confirmed geographic atrophy from AMD in the study eye who meet the trial's lesion-size and no-choroidal-neovascularization criteria are eligible.

Probably not a fit

People with active choroidal neovascularization, lesion sizes or locations outside the study's required ranges, or who cannot tolerate intravitreal injections are unlikely to benefit from this trial.

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

What this trial studies

This Phase 1/2 interventional study enrolls about 66 adults with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration to characterize adverse events and the drug's pharmacokinetics after intravitreal ABBV-6628 injections. Stage 1 participants are assigned to one of four treatment arms and Stage 2 participants to one of two arms, with different dosing regimens across groups. Eligibility requires confirmed GA lesion size and absence of choroidal neovascularization, with central reading center confirmation before dosing. Participants attend regular eye visits for imaging, safety monitoring, and pharmacokinetic sampling at approximately 27 U.S. sites.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, ABBV-6628 could offer a new treatment option that slows progression of geographic atrophy and helps preserve vision.

How similar studies have gone: Other complement-targeting therapies (for example, pegcetacoplan/SYFOVRE) have shown some ability to slow GA lesion growth, but ABBV-6628 is a different investigational agent and remains earlier-phase.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Stage 1 and Stage 2

-Diagnosed with Geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the study eye.

Stage 1

* Foveal or non-foveal GA with total GA lesion area ≥ 0.5 DA (1.25 mm2) in the study eye, as assessed by the investigator at Screening and confirmed by the central reading center prior to Baseline/Day 1
* Absence of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in the study eye as assessed by the investigator at Screening and confirmed by the central reading center prior to Baseline/Day 1. In addition, investigators should confirm eligibility prior to treatment administration on Baseline/Day 1.

Stage 2

* Non-foveal GA with total lesion area of 1 to 7 DA (2.5 to 17.5 mm2); within 0.5 to 1.5 mm from fovea center in the study eye, as assessed by the investigator at Screening and confirmed by the central reading center prior to Baseline/Day 1.
* Absence of CNV in both eyes as assessed by the investigator at Screening and confirmed by the central reading center prior to Baseline/Day 1. In addition, investigators should confirm eligibility prior to treatment administration on Baseline/Day 1.

Exclusion Criteria:

Stage 1 and Stage 2

* History of recurrent or currently active ocular or intraocular inflammation (e.g., uveitis, endophthalmitis) in at least one eye at Screening and Baseline/Day 1.
* Active periocular, ocular, or intraocular infection in at least one eye at Baseline/Day 1.
* History or clinical signs of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), or any retinal vascular disease other than AMD in at least one eye at Screening and Baseline/Day 1.

Where it's running

  • Retina Partners Midwest, P.C. /ID# 262172
    Carmel, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Sierra Eye Associates /ID# 262142
    Reno, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Research Institute of Texas /ID# 262141
    Abilene, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest /ID# 262479
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Consultants - The Woodlands /ID# 262138
    The Woodlands, Texas, United States
    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.
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