New drug FWY003 aims to halt blinding eye disease
NCT ID NCT07441642
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This Phase 2 trial tests FWY003, an experimental drug, in 272 people with geographic atrophy (a form of advanced age-related macular degeneration). The goal is to see if different doses can slow the growth of damaged areas in the eye and preserve vision. Participants receive either FWY003 or a placebo by injection, and researchers will monitor safety and changes in eyesight over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
FWY003
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a treatment that slows vision loss from geographic atrophy, helping people with age-related macular degeneration maintain sight longer.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 272 participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The drug may not slow disease progression or could cause side effects.
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Advanced Research LLC
RECRUITINGBoynton Beach, Florida, 33437, United States
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Advanced Research LLC
RECRUITINGDeerfield Beach, Florida, 33064, United States
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California Retina Consultants
RECRUITINGSanta Barbara, California, 93103, United States
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Columbia University Medical Center
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Emanuelli Research and Development Center LLC
RECRUITINGArecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico
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Erie Retina Research LLC
RECRUITINGErie, Pennsylvania, 16505, United States
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NJ Retina
RECRUITINGToms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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Novartis Investigative Site
RECRUITINGAlbury, New South Wales, 2640, Australia
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RECRUITINGBudapest, H-1083, Hungary
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RECRUITINGBydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, 85 631, Poland
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RECRUITINGSantiago Compostela, A Coruna, 15706, Spain
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RECRUITINGBurjassot, Valencia, 46100, Spain
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Opthamalic Consultants of Boston
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Retina Consultants TX Rsrch Ctr
RECRUITINGBellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Retina Consultants of Houston PA
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Retina Consultants of Texas
RECRUITINGKaty, Texas, 77494, United States
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Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida
RECRUITINGSt. Petersburg, Florida, 33711, United States
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Retinal Consultants Medical Group Inc
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Salehi Retina Institute
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