Gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration
Official title: A Dose-escalation and Dose-expanded Phase I/II Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, and Efficacy of FT-003 in Subjects With Wet AMD
Run by Frontera Therapeutics · NCT06492863 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new gene therapy to see if it can help people with wet age-related macular degeneration keep their vision and reduce the need for frequent treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 50 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Frontera Therapeutics Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Tianjin, Tianjin,China) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 15, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 15, 2024 |
| Study ends | October 15, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06492863 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50-80 years who have been clinically diagnosed with active neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other intraocular diseases that could affect visual acuity improvement will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of FT-003, a gene therapy product, for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The study is divided into two phases: a Phase 1 dose escalation to determine the appropriate dosage and a Phase 2 dose expansion to further assess its effectiveness. FT-003 aims to provide a durable expression of therapeutic proteins to reduce the treatment burden associated with current therapies, which require frequent injections. By potentially maintaining vision in patients, this approach addresses a significant unmet need in the management of nAMD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly reduce the frequency of treatments required for patients with nAMD, potentially preserving their vision more effectively.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with gene therapy approaches for retinal diseases, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects that are willing and able to follow study procedures; * Female or male patients 50-80 years old at the time of signing the ICF; * Clinically diagnosed with nAMD; * Presence of active CNV * The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of the studied eye is 24-73 letters; Exclusion Criteria: * •Presence of any other intraocular diseases other than nAMD in the studied eye that would affect the improvement of visual acuity and require treatment during the study for prevention or treatment of visual loss, as judged by the investigator.
Where it's running
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Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin,China, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Xiaorong Li, Professor — Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital
- Study coordinator: Xinyan Li
- Email: xinyan.li@fronteratherapeutics.com
- Phone: 86-021-58206061
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.