One-and-Done gene shot could spare wet AMD patients from monthly eye needles

NCT ID NCT06196840

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a gene therapy called LX102 for wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The therapy is injected under the retina and aims to produce a protein that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth, potentially reducing the need for frequent anti-VEGF injections. About 50 adults aged 50–89 who have responded well to standard therapy are being studied to see if LX102 is safe and can maintain or improve vision.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

LX102 gene therapy (AAV-based VEGF-trap)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could allow people with wet AMD to need fewer anti-VEGF injections, controlling the disease with a single treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with only 50 participants. Gene therapy carries risks like inflammation or retinal damage, and it may not reduce injection frequency for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

macular degeneration wet macular degeneration

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anhui Provincial Hospital

    Hefei, Anhui, China

  • Guangzhou Aier Eye Hospital

    Guangzhou, China

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, China

  • Shanghai Eye and ENT Hospital

    Shanghai, China

  • Shanghai General Hospital

    Shanghai, China

  • Shanxi Eye Hospital

    Taiyuan, China

  • Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, China

  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University

    Chengdu, China

  • Xuzhou No.1 People's Hospital

    Xuzhou, China

  • Zhejiang University Eye Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, China