New shot could ease bulging eyes in thyroid disease

NCT ID NCT06625411

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests an investigational drug called VRDN-003 for active thyroid eye disease, a condition that causes eye bulging, redness, and discomfort. The study involves 132 adults with moderate to severe symptoms. Participants receive either VRDN-003 or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces eye bulging by at least 2 millimeters.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VRDN-003 (a monoclonal antibody targeting IGF-1 receptor)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a new treatment option for thyroid eye disease, reducing eye bulging and discomfort without the need for intravenous infusions.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 3 trial with only 132 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is still investigational, and side effects or lack of effectiveness are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endocrine exophthalmos Graves Ophthalmopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • A.P.J. Office

    Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States

  • Advancing Research International, LLC

    Los Angeles, California, 90023, United States

  • Agile Clinical Research Trials, LLC

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States

  • Alliance Research Institute - Canoga Park

    Canoga Park, California, 91304, United States

  • Alliance Research Institute - Lynwood

    Lynwood, California, 90262, United States

  • Anmed Health Services LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33193, United States

  • Asheville Clinical Research

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, United States

  • Baylor College of Medicine/Alkek Eye Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

  • C&A Clinical Trials Corp

    Cape Coral, Florida, 33990, United States

  • Continental Clinical Research

    Miami, Florida, 33144, United States

  • Duke Eye Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

  • Fraser Eye Care Center

    Fraser, Michigan, 48026, United States

  • Gulf Coast Clinical Trials

    Houston, Texas, 77070, United States

  • Hype Clinical Research LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33145, United States

  • Ilumina Medical Research

    Kissimmee, Florida, 34744, United States

  • Kahana Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery

    Livonia, Michigan, 48152, United States

  • Marvel Clinical Research

    Huntington Beach, California, 92647, United States

  • Med-Care Research

    Miami, Florida, 33125, United States

  • Neuro-Eye Clinical Trials

    Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

  • Opthalmic Consultants of Boston

    East Weymouth, Massachusetts, 02189, United States

  • Pasadena Clinical Trials

    Pasadena, California, 91101, United States

  • Roski Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, USC

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States

  • S.L. Office

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89144, United States

  • Sarasota Retina Institute

    Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States

  • Scottsdale Clinical Trials

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States

  • Senta Clinic

    San Diego, California, 92108, United States

  • United Medical Research Institute

    Inglewood, California, 90301, United States

  • University Health

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

  • University of Washington, Eye institute

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

  • Vector Clinical Trials

    Sparks, Nevada, 89436, United States

  • Vision Medical Research

    Orland Park, Illinois, 60462, United States

  • West Virginia University Eye Institute

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States