Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 50 and up

See if RO7965032 helps geographic atrophy from AMD

Official title: A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of RO7965032 in Patients With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Run by Genentech, Inc. · NCT07851259 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests RO7965032 versus placebo to see if it can help people with geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment321 (estimated)
SponsorGenentech, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Walnut Creek, California and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 8, 2027
Main results expectedAugust 21, 2030
Study endsAugust 21, 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT07851259 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates have GA due to AMD, ETDRS VA of 35 letters or better in the study eye, clear media, adequate dilation, and well-demarcated GA suitable for imaging.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-study eye complications or comorbid retinal diseases or those not meeting the VA or imaging criteria may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 2 interventional trial assessing the safety and potential effectiveness of RO7965032 in participants with geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration. Eligible participants will have a starting visual acuity of at least 35 ETDRS letters in the study eye and well-demarcated GA with suitable ocular conditions for imaging. Participants will receive RO7965032 or placebo, with monitoring for safety and changes in vision and GA progression. The study is conducted at multiple retina specialty centers in the U.S., led by Genentech, Inc., and focuses on patients who meet specific ocular criteria while excluding those with certain retinal conditions or eye histories.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience slowed GA progression or stabilization of vision.

How similar studies have gone: Previous similar approaches in GA have shown signals of safety and potential activity, but this specific RO7965032 study is exploratory and results are not yet established.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Ocular Inclusion Criteria for the Study Eye

* BCVA score of \>= 35 letters using the ETDRS VA chart at a starting distance of 4 meters
* Lesions may be either extrafoveal or subfoveal

Ocular Inclusion Criteria for Both Eyes

* Sufficiently clear ocular media, adequate pupillary dilation, and fixation to permit quality fundus imaging
* Well-demarcated GA secondary to AMD

Exclusion Criteria:

General Exclusion Criteria - History of hypersensitivity, a severe allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction to any component of the investigational drug injection

Ocular Exclusion Criteria for the Study Eye

* History of diabetic macular edema (DME), retinal vein occlusion, corneal transplant, retinal detachment, Stage 3 or 4 macular hole, optic neuropathy, or retinal dystrophy
* Current or prior history of central serous retinopathy
* Aphakia or absence of the posterior capsule in the study eye

Ocular Exclusion Criteria for the Non-Study Eye

\- Non-functioning non-study eye defined as either BCVA of hand motion or worse or no physical presence of non-study eye (i.e., monocular)

Ocular Exclusion Criteria for Either Eye

* Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
* History of recurrent infectious or inflammatory ocular disease
* Current or prior history of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in either eye
* Active, infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, or endophthalmitis in either eye

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Where it's running

  • Bay Area Retina Specialists Medical Group - Vestrum - PPDS
    Walnut Creek, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Piedmont Retina Specialists
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Erie Retina Research
    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Retina Associates - Arlington
    Arlington, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Piedmont Eye Center
    Lynchburg, Virginia, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.