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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT06492876

NCT06492876 Gene Therapy for DME

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NCT ID NCT06492876
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Frontera Therapeutics
Condition Diabetic Macular Edema
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 78 participants
Start Date 2023-11-15
Primary Completion 2024-11-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 74 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
FT-003

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 78 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-15 with a primary completion date of 2024-11-15.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of disposable vitreous injection of FT-003 in subjects with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The study was divided into two phases, Phase 1 dose escalation and Phase II dose expansion.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects that are willing and able to follow study procedures; * Female or male patients 18-74 years old at the time of signing the ICF; * Clinically diagnosed with CI-DME; * The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of the studied eye is 24-73 letters; Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any other intraocular diseases other than DME 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.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Xinyan Li

✉ Xinyan.li@fronteratherapeutics.com

📞 +86-021-58206061

Principal Investigator

Xiaorong Li, Professor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06492876 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 74 Years, studying Diabetic Macular Edema. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06492876 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06492876 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06492876 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Xinyan.li@fronteratherapeutics.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06492876 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tianjin, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06492876 clinical trial?

NCT06492876 is sponsored by Frontera Therapeutics. The principal investigator is Xiaorong Li, Professor at Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 78 participants.

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