New eye drug shows promise for Diabetes-Related vision loss
NCT ID NCT06847854
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new drug, RO7497372, given as an eye injection for people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss. The trial involves 151 participants and aims to check the drug's safety, how long it stays in the eye and blood, and its effects. It is split into two parts: first, testing different doses openly, then comparing two doses in a masked study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RO7497372 (injected into the eye)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for diabetic macular edema, potentially reducing vision loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 151 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. There are risks of eye inflammation or other side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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151 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2), as defined by the world health organization (WHO) and/or American Diabetes Association * Participant consents to AH collection * Collection of \> 90 microlitres (µL) AH (at each visit required per schedule of activities \[SoA\]) if deemed feasible and safe by the Investigator. * Macular thickening secondary to DME involving the center of the fovea with CST \>= 325 µm at screening * Decreased BCVA primarily due to DME with ETDRS score of 78 to 19 letters (both inclusive) at screening * Adequately clear ocular media and adequate pupillary dilation to allow acquisition of good quality retinal images * Diagnosis of non-proliferative DR * Treatment-naive and Pre-treated participants after washout Exclusion Criteria: * Any major illness or major surgical procedure ≤ 4 weeks before Day 1 * Any febrile illness and associated sequelae ≤ 1 week prior to Day 1 * Active cancer ≤ 1 year prior to Day 1 * Cerebral vascular accident (including stroke and transient ischemic attack) or myocardial infarction ≤ 24 weeks prior to Day 1 * HbA1c ≥ 12% at screening * Any panretinal photocoagulation or macular laser photocoagulation treatment prior to Day 1 * History of vitreoretinal surgery/pars plana vitrectomy * Any cataract surgery within 12 weeks prior to Day 1 or any planned surgery during the study * History of any glaucoma surgery including laser glaucoma procedures * Uncontrolled glaucoma * Any active intra- or periocular infection on Day 1 * Any active or history of Intraocular inflammation * Intravitreal treatment with an anti-IL-6 (e.g., vamikibart) or anti-IL-6 receptor treatment at any time * Any proliferative DR
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arkansas Retina Research
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Associated Retina Consultants
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States
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Austin Clinical Research LLC
Austin, Texas, 78750, United States
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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
Mesa, Arizona, 85206, United States
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Bay Area Retina Associates
Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States
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Brown Retina Institute
Schertz, Texas, 78154, United States
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Carolina Eyecare Physicians
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States
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Center for Retina and Macula Disease
Winter Haven, Florida, 33880, United States
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Charles Retina Institute
Germantown, Tennessee, 38138, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Cumberland Valley Retina PC
Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740, United States
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East Florida Eye Institute
Stuart, Florida, 34994, United States
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Emanuelli Research and Development Center LLC
Arecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico
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Emerson Clinical Research Institute
Falls Church, Virginia, 78503, United States
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Erie Retinal Surgery
Erie, Pennsylvania, 16507, United States
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EyeHealth Northwest
Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States
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Florida Eye Associates
Melbourne, Florida, 32901, United States
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Foundation for Vision Research
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
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Global Research Management
Glendale, California, 91204, United States
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Medeye Associates
South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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Mid Atlantic Retina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Mississippi Retina Associates
Madison, Mississippi, 39202, United States
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Piedmont Eye Center
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502, United States
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Retina Associates of Michigan
Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439, United States
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Retina Associates of NY
New York, New York, 10075, United States
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Retina Consultants Minnesota
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, 55416, United States
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Retina Consultants of Texas
The Woodlands, Texas, 77384, United States
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Retina Group of Washington
Fairfax, Virginia, 20815, United States
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Retina Specialists of Tampa
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 33544, United States
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Retinal Consultants Medical Group
Modesto, California, 95356, United States
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Retinal Consultants of AZ, Ltd
Peoria, Arizona, 85381, United States
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Ross Eye Institute
Buffalo, New York, 14209, United States
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Salt Lake Retina
West Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Sierra Eye Associates
Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States
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Spokane Eye Clinic
Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States
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The Retina Institute
St Louis, Missouri, 63128, United States
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Verum Research LLC
Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States
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Wagner Kapoor Institute
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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