Could a single gene shot replace monthly eye injections for wet AMD?
NCT ID NCT05657301
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called KH631 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The treatment aims to deliver a protein that blocks harmful blood vessel growth, potentially reducing the need for frequent eye injections. About 25 adults aged 50-85 who have previously responded to standard anti-VEGF therapy will receive a one-time dose to check safety and tolerability.
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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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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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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50 to 85 years
- 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: 1\. Males and Females ages 50 to 85 (inclusive) with a study eye which meets the following criteria: a. Previously received IVT treatment of anti-VEGF for neovascular AMD, with documented response to anti-VEGF therapy during the first 2 weeks of screening b. active macular CNV lesion secondary to AMD evidenced by SD-OCT c. Have a ETDRS BCVA letter score of 63 to 19 (approximately 20/63 to 20/400 Snellen equivalent) in the study eye at Screening for the first subject in each cohort (sentinel subject), followed by ETDRS BCVA letter score of 73 to 19 (approximately 20/40 to 20/400 Snellen equivalent) for the rest of the subjects each cohort; d. Pseudophakia in the study eye, with ocular media to permit high quality fundus imaging at screening and allow planned vitrectomy and subretinal injection; e. Are willing and able to sign the study written informed consent form (ICF). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have had any prior ocular or systemic treatment (investigational or approved) or surgery for the treatment of neovascular AMD except IVT anti-VEGF 2. Retinal pigment epithelial tears or rips at screening 3. Any history or presence of vitreous hemorrhage; 4. Have any condition preventing visual acuity improvement; 5. Have any other cause of CNV; prior pars plana vitrectomy or scleral buckling or retinal detachment surgery; macular hole, Epiretinal membrane or vitreo-macular traction; full thickness macular hole; 6. History of intraocular or periocular surgery in the prior 3 months; 7. Prior trabeculectomy or other filtration surgery ; 8. Any use of long-acting intraocular steroids, including implants, within six months prior;
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Lemont, Illinois, 60439, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Germantown, Tennessee, 38138, United States
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Kanghong Investigative Site
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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