New eye drug combo aims to tackle Diabetes-Related vision loss

NCT ID NCT07425522

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called RO7823653, given as an eye injection alone or with an approved drug (faricimab), for people with diabetic macular edema—a condition where diabetes causes fluid buildup and vision loss in the center of the eye. The study will enroll 93 participants to check safety, side effects, and how the drug behaves in the body. It is not yet known if the drug improves vision, as the main goal is to find a safe dose.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RO7823653 (an experimental drug) and faricimab (an approved drug), both given as eye injections

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for diabetic macular edema that may help reduce retinal swelling and improve vision.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 93 participants, focused on safety. The drug may not work or could cause side effects like eye inflammation or infection from the injections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic macular edema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Associated Retina Consultants - Peoria - DocTrials - PPDS

    RECRUITING

    Peoria, Arizona, 85381-3690, United States

  • Austin Clinical Research, LLC

    RECRUITING

    Austin, Texas, 78750-2298, United States

  • Bay Area Retina Specialists Medical Group - Vestrum - PPDS

    RECRUITING

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598-5915, United States

  • Charles Retina Institute

    RECRUITING

    Germantown, Tennessee, 38138-2405, United States

  • Erie Retina Research, LLC - 300 State St

    RECRUITING

    Erie, Pennsylvania, 16507-1429, United States

  • Piedmont Eye Center

    RECRUITING

    Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502-4271, United States

  • Retina Consultants of Texas Westover Hills Retina Center

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78251, United States

  • Retina Research Institute of Texas

    RECRUITING

    Abilene, Texas, 79606-1224, United States

  • Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida

    RECRUITING

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33711-1141, United States

  • Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    RECRUITING

    Beverly Hills, California, 90211-1838, United States