Geographic Atrophy

Researchers train deep learning model on OCT scans to ID patients eligible for GA trials.

Researchers from the UKB Eye Clinic, in cooperation with the University of Bonn and in close collaboration with basic and clinical scientists, have examined patients with early forms of AMD. The researchers focused on the so-called iRORA lesions, which are very early anatomical signs of retinal damage.

Comanagement is a key component for treatment of disease.

Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, recently discussed the quality data (Qdata, Verana Health) gathered on geographic atrophy as well as the GATHER 1 and GATHER 2 data.

Apellis plans to seek re-examination, with a final opinion expected in fourth quarter of 2024.

Repeated 0.1-ml intravireal injections of lampalizumab, antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits complement factor D, seem to be associated with a low risk of elevated IOP

4D-175 will be evaluated in the GAZE clinical trial, an upcoming phase 1, open-label trial.

The retrospective real-world evaluation of the drug considered several important as-yet-unanswered questions

Positive data from the GALE long-term extension study showed patients developed fewer new scotomatous points with 36 months of both continuous monthly and every-other-month treatment.

The primary endpoint for the ReNEW and ReGAIN trials is the rate of change in the macular area of photoreceptor loss assessed by spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OTC) and ellipsoid zone mapping at week 48.

Ocugen is developing OCU410 as a 1-time gene therapy for the treatment of geographic atrophy. It utilizes an AAV delivery platform for the retinal delivery of the ROR Related Orphan Receptor A gene.

The hypothesis is based on a post hoc analysis of data from 2 phase 3 clinical trials of pegcetacoplan by Dun Jack Fu, PhD, and colleagues.

Data can clear a path to trends and strategies to meet patients’ needs

The company reported that statistically significant data was found supporting ANX007’s ability to provide vision loss protection in patients with geographic atrophy.

Kamuvudine-8, also known as K8, is administered to the back of the eye via a sustained released intravitreal implant.

According to the company, a subretinal injection of ATSN-201 was well tolerated in all patients in the first cohort with extensive resolution of schisis observed in 2 patients. Safety data from the first cohort of the LIGHTHOUSE study will be presented at the Retinal Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Summit 2024 being held May 3, 2024, in Seattle.

Researchers found the model demonstrated “near-perfect” detection capabilities.

According to the company, OCU410 utilizes an AAV delivery platform for the retinal delivery of the RORA gene.

Since its U.S. launch in September 2023, more than 40,000 avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution vials have been distributed to physician practices.

The Phase 2 trial tested whether inhibiting microglia with minocycline might help slow GA expansion and its corresponding vision loss.

OCU410 is a modifier gene therapy candidate being developed for geographic atrophy, an advanced stage of dry age related macular degeneration.

Early detection of the disease is key to optimal patient outcomes

Trial will analyze efficacy, safety of AVD-104 versus avacincaptad pegol to treat GA

The company’s ANX007 global pivotal program in geographic atrophy is expected to start in mid-2024. It is the first pivotal trial to use vision preservation as a primary outcome measure in GA.

Anchored matching-adjusted indirect comparison may aid decision-making

The drug is being evaluated on its safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of intravitreal single-rising doses and multiple doses as a potential treatment for GA.

Prevent Blindness is providing free geographic atrophy educational resources for patients, care partners and healthcare professionals, including a new episode of its Focus on Eye Health Expert series.

Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, spoke with Ophthalmology Times about the GALE study data at one year looking at pegcetacoplan for the management of geographic atrophy at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.