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Anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibody

KSI-301 for Diabetic Macular Edema (GLEAM 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

GLEAM Trial Summary

This trial will compare an experimental drug, KSI-301, to aflibercept to see if it is more effective, has a longer lasting effect, and is safer in people with DME who have not yet had treatment.

Eligible Conditions
  • Diabetic Macular Edema

GLEAM 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
Changes in BCVA to Assess Non-inferiority of KSI-301 to Aflibercept.
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 2020 Phase 4 trial • 26 Patients • NCT03022292
4%
Retinal detachment
4%
Myelodysplastic syndrome
4%
Pneumonia
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
IAI Treatment

GLEAM 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

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kodiak Sciences IncLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
2,766 Total Patients Enrolled
Pablo Velazquez-Martin, MDStudy DirectorKodiak Sciences Inc
5 Previous Clinical Trials
1,640 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Aflibercept (Anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibody) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04611152 — 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: NCT04611152 — Phase 3
Aflibercept (Anti-VEGF Monoclonal Antibody) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04611152 — Phase 3
Diabetic Macular Edema Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04611152 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

If there are several sites testing this new treatment, where are they located?

"Currently, 41 medical facilities are running this trial including The Retina Center of New jersey in Bloomfield, Foundation for Vision Research in Grand Rapids, and Vitreo Retinal Associates in Gainesville."

Answered by AI

What are the conditions that KSI-301 is used to treat?

"KSI-301 is often used to mitigate the effects of wet age-related macular degeneration. Additionally, this medication can be helpful for patients suffering from macular edema, diabetic macular edema (dme), and regular macular degeneration."

Answered by AI

Has KSI-301 undergone FDA approval?

"KSI-301 received a safety score of 3 from our analysts at Power. This is because KSI-301 is currently in Phase 3 trials, indicating that there is both efficacy data and multiple rounds of supportive safety data."

Answered by AI

How many research participants are being asked to join this clinical trial?

"This study has already closed recruitment. The original posting date was September 30th 2020 and the most recent edit was on June 2nd, 2022. However, there are currently 119 trials actively recruiting participants with macular edema and 51 trials for KSI-301 that still need patients."

Answered by AI

Has KSI-301 undergone any other medical testing before?

"KSI-301 was first studied in the year 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Since then there are a total of 251 completed clinical trials. There are presently 51 live clinical trials, with many of these studies based out of Bloomfield, New jersey."

Answered by AI

Are people still being recruited for this research project?

"According to the most recent update on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular trial is no longer recruiting patients. The trial was created on 9/30/2020 but has not been updated since 6/2/2022. There are, however, 170 other trials that are still looking for participants."

Answered by AI

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
California
Other
Texas
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
California Retina Consultants
Retina Associates of Florida
Retina Consultants of Houston
Other
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have been to multiple doctors here in Louisiana with no help, i am determined to see again!
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I was diagnosed approx with diabetes type 2 approx 3 months ago. Currently taking Rybelsys and Glipizide.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long do screening visits take?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~102 spots leftby Apr 2025