One eye injection, four targets: GenSci148 tested against retinal swelling

NCT ID NCT07817615

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing an experimental eye injection called GenSci148 in people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). GenSci148 is a fusion protein designed to block four proteins involved in blood vessel growth and leakage. The Phase 1 study gives single or multiple injections into the eye to check safety, tolerability, and how the body processes the drug. About 60 participants will take part.

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Active substance
an experimental eye injection called GenSci148, a fusion protein that targets VEGF-A, VEGF-C, VEGF-D, and Ang-2
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to an eye injection that blocks several drivers of retinal swelling at once, possibly with fewer injections for people with nAMD, DME, or RVO.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 1 study focused on safety, so it cannot show whether the drug works. The injection may cause eye or systemic side effects, and most drugs at this stage do not advance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2028

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures. * Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, and study procedures. * Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 24 to 78 letters (inclusive) in the study eye, and BCVA ≥ 24 letters in the fellow eye. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior or current contraindicated ophthalmic treatments in study or fellow eye per protocol. * Refractive error \> ±8.0 diopters in the study eye. * Anterior segment neovascularization or vitreous hemorrhage in the study eye.

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Locations

  • Shanghai General Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200080, China

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