New shot for bulging eyes shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT07155668

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new drug called VRDN-003 in 87 people with thyroid eye disease (TED). The drug is given as a shot under the skin and targets a protein linked to the disease. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, not yet to measure how well it treats symptoms.

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 successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for thyroid eye disease that is given as a simple injection under the skin.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase study focused on safety and drug levels, not yet on how well it works. The drug may not prove effective in larger trials or could have side effects.

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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

  • Advanced Quality Medical Research, LLC

    Orland Park, Illinois, 60462, United States

  • Baylor College of Medicine, Alkek Eye Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • C&A Clinical Trials Corp

    Cape Coral, Florida, 33990, United States

  • Continental Clinical Research, llc

    Miami, Florida, 33144, United States

  • Fraser Eye Center

    Fraser, Michigan, 48026, United States

  • Hype Clinical Research, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33145, United States

  • Ilumina Medical Research

    Kissimmee, Florida, 34744, United States

  • Kahana Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery

    Livonia, Michigan, 48152, United States

  • Med-Care Research

    Miami, Florida, 33125, United States

  • Neuro Eye Clinical Trials INC

    Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

    East Weymouth, Massachusetts, 02189, United States

  • United Medical Research Institute

    Inglewood, California, 90301, United States

  • Vector Clinical Trials

    Sparks, Nevada, 89128, United States