Gene therapy trial aims to restore night vision in rare eye disease
NCT ID NCT06388200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a gene therapy called OCU400 for people with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disease that causes vision loss. The treatment is injected under the retina to help light-sensitive cells work better. The trial enrolled 140 people aged 3 and older and measures if they can navigate a maze in dim light after one year.
Why investors are watching
Ocugen is a micro-cap company with few products, so this Phase 3 trial of OCU400 for retinitis pigmentosa is its main value driver. The study has finished enrolling 140 patients, and the results will show whether the gene therapy can slow or stop vision loss across many genetic causes of the disease. A clear readout matters because Ocugen's future depends heavily on this single drug.
If it works: A positive result could support Ocugen's path to regulatory approval for OCU400, giving the company its first marketed product. That outcome would validate its gene therapy platform and could lead to a commercial launch in a large inherited blindness market.
If it fails: Phase 3 trials often fail, and OCU400 could miss its efficacy goals or show safety problems. A negative or unclear result would likely force Ocugen to restart development or abandon the program, leaving the company with few other assets.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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140 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Feb 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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3 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: 1. Males or females ≥ 3 years of age 2. Confirmed genetic diagnosis of autosomal dominant RHO mutation with clinical diagnosis of RP 3. Clinical Diagnosis of Syndromic or Non-Syndromic RP with/without confirmed genetic diagnosis of any other RP associated mutation (except AD-NR2E3) 4. BCVA ≤ 80 letters and ≥25 letters as measured by an ETDRS chart 5. Visual field of \>5° in any meridian as measured by a III4e isopter or equivalent 6. Able to perform a Luminance LDNA at certain light intensity at the Screening visit 7. Presence of photoreceptors as determined by SD-OCT Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject lacks evidence of outer nuclear layer 2. Previous treatment with a gene-therapy or cell therapy product or treatment with any investigational drug or ocular device within one year. 3. History of any corticosteroid contraindication, corticosteroid related IOP spikes or uncontrolled glaucoma. 4. Cataract surgery within 3 months. YAG capsulotomy within 1 month. Any other intraocular surgery within 6 months. 5. Active ocular/intraocular infection, any history of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment or Current retinal detachment or retinal implant. 6. Breast-feeding, pregnancy, sperm donation or inability to practice strict contraception
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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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Advanced Research, LLC.
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33064, United States
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Associated Retina Consultants
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020, United States
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Calgary Retina Consultants
Calgary, Alberta, T2H OC8, Canada
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Erie Retina Research LLC
Erie, Pennsylvania, 16507, United States
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Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States
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Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1L4, Canada
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Retina Consultants of Texas
Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 3N9, Canada
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 3E1, Canada
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University of Southern Califormia
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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University of Southern California, Roski Eye Insitute
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Valley Retina Institute
McAllen, Texas, 78503, United States
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Vanderbilt Eye Institute
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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