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Monoclonal Antibodies

KSI-301 for Diabetic Macular Edema (GLIMMER Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Kodiak Sciences Inc
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up day 1 to year 2
Awards & highlights

GLIMMER Trial Summary

This trial will compare an experimental drug to aflibercept to see if it is more effective, lasts longer, and is safer in people who have not been treated for DME before.

Eligible Conditions
  • Diabetic Macular Edema

GLIMMER Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~day 1 to year 2
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 1 to year 2 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Non-inferiority of KSI-301 to Aflibercept measured by changes in BCVA.
Secondary outcome measures
Durability of KSI-301 5 mg compared to aflibercept 2 mg measured by number of intravitreal injections during the study.
Efficacy of KSI-301 5 mg compared to aflibercept 2 mg measured by changes in BCVA.
Efficacy of KSI-301 5 mg compared to aflibercept 2 mg measured by changes in CST.
+2 more

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 3 trial • 557 Patients • NCT04964089
12%
COVID-19
9%
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration
8%
Conjunctival haemorrhage
8%
Vitreous floaters
6%
Hypertension
5%
Intraocular pressure increased
5%
Urinary tract infection
4%
Cataract
1%
Retinal detachment
1%
Asthenia
1%
Clostridium difficile colitis
1%
Sepsis
1%
Acute myocardial infarction
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Pneumonia
1%
COVID-19 pneumonia
1%
Respiratory failure
1%
Lung neoplasm malignant
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
KSI-301 (Treatment Group A)
Aflibercept (Treatment Group B)

GLIMMER Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: KSI-301 (Arm A)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Intravitreal injection of KSI-301 (5 mg) once every 4 weeks for 3 monthly doses followed by an individualized dosing regimen (every 8 to 24 weeks) via intravitreal injection from Week 16 to Week 100.
Group II: Aflibercept (Arm B)Active Control2 Interventions
Intravitreal injection of aflibercept (2 mg) once every 4 weeks for 5 monthly doses followed by aflibercept (2 mg) once every 8 weeks via intravitreal injection from Week 24 to 100.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
KSI-301
2020
Completed Phase 3
~1130

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Kodiak Sciences IncLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
2,767 Total Patients Enrolled
Pablo Velazquez-Martin, MDStudy DirectorKodiak Sciences Inc
5 Previous Clinical Trials
1,641 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Aflibercept (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04603937 — Phase 3
Diabetic Macular Edema Research Study Groups: KSI-301 (Arm A), Aflibercept (Arm B)
Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trial 2023: Aflibercept Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04603937 — Phase 3
Aflibercept (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04603937 — Phase 3
Diabetic Macular Edema Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04603937 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is KSI-301 harmful to human beings?

"Our team at Power estimates that KSI-301 is safe to use, as it has received a score of 3. This is because Phase 3 trials have shown some efficacy and multiple rounds of data support its safety."

Answered by AI

In how many hospitals is this research being conducted?

"There are 54 different centres where this trial is taking place. If you want to enroll in the study, try and select a location near you from The Woodlands, Cleveland, Boca Raton or one of the other 51 sites to cut down on travel."

Answered by AI

Are people still able to sign up for this clinical trial?

"Unfortunately, this particular trial is not currently looking for any more patients. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, the last date that this study was updated was June 2nd, 2022 and it originally posted on September 30th, 2020. There are, however, 170 other trials which are still recruiting individuals."

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What are the primary indications for KSI-301?

"KSI-301 is an effective medical intervention for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wamd), macular edema, and diabetic macular edema (dme)."

Answered by AI

How many people are allowed to enroll in this clinical trial?

"Presently, this study is not recruiting patients for participation. The clinical trial was initially posted on 9/30/2020 and was most recently updated on 6/2/2022. However, there are 119 trials actively looking for patients with edema and 51 studies for KSI-301 that are still recruiting participants."

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Could you please provide a rundown of other research that has included KSI-301?

"KSI-301 was first studied in 2013 at the well-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. As of now, a total of 251 clinical trials have completed. Out of these, 51 are currently recruiting patients with a large number hailing from The Woodlands, Ohio."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Other
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
Retina Vitreous Associates
Southeast Retina Center
Retina Specialists of Idaho
Other
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am desperate for some help! Treatment to date not effective.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~100 spots leftby May 2025