Optimizing surgical delivery of OpRegen for geographic atrophy in AMD patients
Official title: A Phase IIa, Multicenter, Open-label, Single-Arm Study to Optimize Subretinal Surgical Delivery and to Evaluate Safety and Activity of Opregen in Patients With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Run by Genentech, Inc. · NCT05626114 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new surgical method to deliver OpRegen to see if it can help people with geographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration improve their vision safely.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Genentech, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 17 sites (Beverly Hills, California and 16 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 23, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2031 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | October 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05626114 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration who can safely undergo the required surgical procedure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other significant ocular diseases or systemic conditions that could interfere with the study outcomes may not 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 study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a surgical method for delivering OpRegen in patients suffering from geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration. Participants will undergo a vitreoretinal surgical procedure, and the study will assess the outcomes based on visual acuity and other clinical endpoints. The focus is on determining how well the treatment works and its safety profile in this specific patient population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve vision and quality of life for patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in treating age-related macular degeneration, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to undergo a vitreoretinal surgical procedure under monitored anesthesia care * Diagnosis of GA secondary to AMD * Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) score ≥ 29 letters and ≤ 60 letters in the study eye as assessed by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) * Pseudophakic (study eye) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * History of cognitive impairment or dementia * Any type of systemic disease or its treatment, in the opinion of the investigator, including any medical conditions that could be expected to progress, recur, or change to such an extent that it may bias the assessment of the clinical status of the participant to a significant degree or put the participant at special risk Ocular Exclusion Criteria for Study Eye: * Any current or history of ocular disease other than GA that may confound assessment of the macula * History of retinal detachment * History of vitrectomy, glaucoma-filtering surgery, or corneal transplant * Uncontrolled glaucoma or advanced glaucoma * Any cataract surgery or intraocular surgery within 3 months prior to subretinal surgical delivery of OpRegen * History of other ocular or intraocular conditions that contraindicate the use of an investigational drug or may affect interpretation of the study results or may render the participant at high risk for treatment complications * Any existing posterior segment device or implant Substudy: Inclusion Criteria: \- Participants must meet all of the inclusion criteria described in the parent study GR44251 and have the ability to comply with the substudy protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who meet any exclusion criteria listed in the parent study GR44251 * Past history of seizures, or epileptic seizures due to any cause except for a single febrile seizure in childhood
Where it's running
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Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group
Beverly Hills, California, United States Recruiting -
Retinal Consultants Medical Group
Sacramento, California, United States Recruiting -
West Coast Retina
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Recruiting -
The Retina Care Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
The Retina Institute
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting
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Sierra Eye Associates
Reno, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
Duke Eye Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Blue Ash, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Mid Atlantic Retina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Tennessee Retina PC
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Austin Clinical Research, LLC
Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Retina Consultants of Texas
Bellaire, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Piedmont Eye Center
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Spokane Eye Clinical Research;Spokane Eye Surgery Center
Spokane, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Hadassah MC
Jerusalem, Israel Recruiting -
Tel Aviv Sourasky MC
Tel Aviv, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reference Study ID Number: GR44251 https://forpatients.roche.com/ No attachments to email below
- Email: global-roche-genentech-trials@gene.com
- Phone: 888-662-6728 (U.S. Only)
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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.