New eye drug PMC-403 tested in humans for first time

NCT ID NCT05953012

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called PMC-403 in 17 people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The drug is injected directly into the eye. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose for future studies. The trial is now complete, but results are not yet available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PMC-403 (injected into the eye)

What this could lead to

If safe, this could lead to a new treatment option for wet age-related macular degeneration, potentially offering an alternative to current therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 17 people, focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

wet macular degeneration

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ASAN Medical Center

    Seoul, Songpa-gu, 05505, South Korea

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seoul, Bundang-gu, 13620, South Korea

  • Yeungnam University

    Daegu, Nam-gu, 42415, South Korea

  • Yonsei University Health System

    Seoul, Seodaemun-gu, 03722, South Korea