Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 50 and up

Gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Official title: A Phase I/IIa, Dose-escalation and Dose-extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Single Subretinal Injection of RRG001 in Subjects With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration

Run by Shanghai Refreshgene Technology Co., Ltd. · NCT06141460 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new gene therapy injection to see if it can safely improve vision in people with a specific type of age-related eye disease.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai Refreshgene Technology Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 12, 2023
Main results expectedApril 15, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedNovember 14, 2024
Trial IDNCT06141460 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 and older with clinically diagnosed nAMD and specific visual acuity criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other eye diseases or conditions that could interfere with the study results will not benefit from this treatment.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a single subretinal injection of RRG001 in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). It employs a multicenter, single-arm, open-label design, consisting of a Phase I dose-escalation study followed by a Phase IIa dose-expansion study. The Phase I component will enroll 3-6 subjects per dose group, while the Phase IIa will expand to 12 subjects per group based on safety assessments. The goal is to determine the optimal dosing and assess the treatment's effectiveness in improving vision.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this gene therapy could significantly improve vision and quality of life for patients with nAMD.

How similar studies have gone: While gene therapy for eye conditions is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results in treating other retinal diseases.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects that are willing and able to follow study procedures.
* Patinets ≥50 years old.
* Clinically diagnosed with CNV secondary to nAMD.
* BCVA of the study eye is ≥5 letters and ≤73 letters(Snellen 20/800\~20/40), as well as that of the other eye ≥19 letters(Snellen 20/400).
* Responding to anti-VEGF

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of any other eye diseases other than nAMD in study eye that would affect the treatment or confusing the interpretation of the study results , as judged by the investigator.
* CNV or macular edema in the study eye secondary to any causes other than AMD.
* Uncontrolled glaucoma.
* Uncontrolled hypertension despite medication.
* Pregnant or lactating women or individuals with reproductive potential who are unwilling to take effective contraception during the study period.

Where it's running

  • Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital
    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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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