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Gene Therapy

GT005: High Dose for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Gyroscope Therapeutics Limited
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
In Stage 1: Have a clinical diagnosis of GA secondary to AMD in the study eye, as determined by the Investigator, and a diagnosis of AMD in the contralateral eye
Age ≥55 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 96 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial will test if GT005 is safe and effective for people with geographic atrophy due to AMD.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people aged 55 or older with a specific eye condition called geographic atrophy (GA) due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants must have GA in one eye and AMD in the other, if not monocular. They should be able to attend all visits, consent to procedures, and women of childbearing potential need a negative pregnancy test or proof of sterilization. Exclusions include significant cataracts, certain genetic variants, prior gene therapy, extreme nearsightedness, recent investigational drug use for GA.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The HORIZON study tests two different doses of GT005 given as a single injection into the retina to see how safe and effective they are against GA secondary to AMD. The participants will receive either a high dose or medium dose randomly.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, common risks from similar eye injections can include inflammation inside the eye, increased pressure within the eyeball that could lead to glaucoma-like symptoms, bleeding in the retina area where injected; infection risk; possible vision changes like blurriness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with advanced AMD in both eyes, with GA in one eye.
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I am 55 years old or older.
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My AMD falls into one of the specific genetic groups.
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My eye has GA lesions within the acceptable size range.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~96 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 96 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
Evaluation of the effect of GT005 on functional measures
Evaluation of the effect of GT005 on patient-reported outcomes
Evaluation of the effect of GT005 on retinal anatomical measures
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: GT005 Medium DoseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Approximately 83 subjects are planned, with subjects randomised to GT005 Medium Dose.
Group II: GT005 High DoseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Approximately 83 subjects are planned, with subjects randomised to GT005 High Dose.
Group III: Untreated controlActive Control1 Intervention
Approximately 83 subjects are planned, with subjects randomised to untreated control.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Novartis PharmaceuticalsIndustry Sponsor
2,855 Previous Clinical Trials
4,197,095 Total Patients Enrolled
Gyroscope Therapeutics LimitedLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
462 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

GT005: High Dose (Gene Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04566445 — Phase 2
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Research Study Groups: GT005 Medium Dose, GT005 High Dose, Untreated control
GT005: High Dose (Gene Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04566445 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there vacancies in this study for participants?

"Yes, the listing on clinicaltrials.gov is current and affirms that this research endeavour is accepting applicants as of now. It was first posted September 28th 2020 and revised August 1st 2022; the trial needs approximately 250 enrollees across 45 sites."

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Has GT005: High Dose obtained FDA authorization?

"With evidence of safety in the Phase 2 trial, GT005: High Dose received a score of 2. There is yet to be data affirming effectiveness at this stage."

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What is the cap on participant numbers for this experiment?

"Yes, the research hosted on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this trial is recruiting candidates as of August 1st 2022; it was first posted to the platform on September 28th 2020. A total of 250 individuals are required for enrolment at 45 different medical sites."

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How many separate facilities are overseeing this venture?

"This medical research is recruiting trial participants at SE Retina Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee, Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates in Mountain View, California and Retina Center Northwest in Silverdale Washington - along with 45 other locations."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Indiana
Florida
How old are they?
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
What site did they apply to?
Retina Consultants of Orange County

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Hi staff, My name is Cesar I was born with RP, I wasn’t to be part of this Clinical Trail to help my self and other people that are struggling.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
~6 spots leftby May 2024