Gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa

An Open-label, Single-center, Dose-escalation Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Preliminary Efficacy of Intraocular Administration of FT-002 in Subjects With RPGR Mutation-associated X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa.

Early Phase 1 Interventional Frontera Therapeutics · NCT05874310

This study tests a new gene therapy to see if it can help restore vision or slow down the eye disease in boys and men aged 8 to 45 with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa caused by RPGR gene mutations.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment18 (estimated)
Ages8 Years to 45 Years
SexMale
SponsorFrontera Therapeutics Industry-sponsored
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05874310 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the use of gene therapy to treat patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) caused by mutations in the RPGR gene. The intervention involves administering FT-002 to eligible male participants aged 8 to 45 years who have confirmed RPGR variants. The study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of this gene therapy approach in restoring vision or slowing disease progression in affected individuals.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are males aged 8-45 years with confirmed RPGR mutations.

Not a fit: Patients with other retinal degenerative diseases or those who have previously received gene therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this gene therapy could significantly improve vision or halt the progression of blindness in patients with XLRP.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using gene therapy for retinal diseases, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1.Subjects that are willing and able to follow study procedures; 2.Males aged 8-45 years old at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form; 4.Subjects who are confirmed with variants of RPGR ;

Exclusion Criteria:

1.Have other retinal degenerative diseases, such as retinal degeneration caused by other known Inherited retinal disease gene variants or previously received an gene therapy product.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.