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Gene therapy injection aims to halt blindness from rare eye disorder

NCT ID NCT06699108

Disease control Sponsor: Shanghai Vitalgen BioPharma Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called VGR-R01 for Bietti crystalline dystrophy, a rare inherited condition that leads to progressive vision loss. The study will enroll 45 adults who receive either the gene therapy injection under the retina or a control treatment. Researchers will measure changes in visual acuity over time to see if the therapy can preserve or improve sight.

What this could mean

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Active substance
VGR-R01 (gene therapy given as an injection under the retina)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that slows or stops vision loss in people with Bietti crystalline dystrophy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage Phase 3 trial with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Gene therapy carries risks like eye infection or inflammation, and it may not improve vision.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 45 people

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

Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 69 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able to provide informed consent and comply with requirements of the study; 2. ≥18 years and \<70 years of age; 3. Confirmed diagnosis of Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy and molecular diagnosis of CYP4V2 mutations (homozygotes or compound heterozygotes); 4. Hand Motion ≤ BCVA ≤ 60 ETDRS letters in the study eye; Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have insufficient viable retinal photoreceptor cells based on investigator's decision; 2. Have current ocular or periocular infections, or endophthalmitis; 3. Have any significant ocular disease/disorder other than BCD, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, optic neuropathy, significant lens opacity, glaucoma, uveitis, retinal detachment, etc; 4. Have intraocular surgery history except cataract surgery in the study eye; 5. Have or potentially require of systemic medications that may cause eye injure; 6. Have contraindications for corticosteroids or immunosuppressant; 7. Unwilling or unable to have the planned follow-up; 8. Abnormal coagulation function or other clinically significant abnormal laboratory results; 9. Have malignancies or history of malignancies; 10. History of immunodeficiency (acquired or congenital); Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bietti crystalline corneoretinal dystrophy inherited retinal dystrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bietti crystalline dystrophy Inherited retinal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Vitalgen Biopharma Co.,Ltd.

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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