Authorised Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Diabetic retinopathy

A study to test whether BI 764524 helps people with an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy

EU CTIS ID: 2023-508891-12-00

What this study is testing

The primary objective is to demonstrate a non-flat dosing frequency-response curve and then to evaluate the dosing frequency-response relationship for BI 764524. For this purpose, the response is defined as the proportion of patients with a ≥2-step improvement compared with baseline in Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) level in the study eye at Week 52. The treatment effect is summarised as the absolute differences in proportions between BI 764524 and sham.

  • Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

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Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Male or female, age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) under regular treatment with HbA1c <12%; DM should be under regular investigation by a trained specialist as per local standard of care prior to and during the trial
  • Moderate to severe NPDR (DRSS level 43 to 53) as assessed by UWF-CFP images (within the 7 field grid) and confirmed by the CRC at screening.
  • Presence of RNP as assessed by ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography (UWF-FA) defined as ≥12.5 mm² (approximately ≥5 disc areas) within a circular area with a 17.5 mm radius centred to the fovea
  • Visual acuity: BCVA ≥49 letters (ETDRS chart, 4 m distance)
  • Sufficiently clear ocular media, adequate pupillary dilation, and fixation to permit quality fundus imaging

You likely can't join if

  • Active retinal NV within 7 field grid
  • Active NV of iris or in the anterior chamber angle
  • Prior PRP
  • CI-DME, defined as central subfield thickness (CST) ≥320 μm
  • Previous treatment in the study eye for NPDR and/or DME with IVT anti-VEGF (including anti-VEGF/Ang2) or short acting corticosteroid drugs within 6 months prior to Day 1, or >4 treatments within the last 18 months
  • Any previous IVT treatment other than anti-VEGF, and short-acting steroids. Previous dexamethasone IVT drug delivery system (Ozurdex) or fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) is not allowed
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Male or female, age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM) under regular treatment with HbA1c <12%; DM should be under regular investigation by a trained specialist as per local standard of care prior to and during the trial
  • Moderate to severe NPDR (DRSS level 43 to 53) as assessed by UWF-CFP images (within the 7 field grid) and confirmed by the CRC at screening.
  • Presence of RNP as assessed by ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography (UWF-FA) defined as ≥12.5 mm² (approximately ≥5 disc areas) within a circular area with a 17.5 mm radius centred to the fovea
  • Visual acuity: BCVA ≥49 letters (ETDRS chart, 4 m distance)
  • Sufficiently clear ocular media, adequate pupillary dilation, and fixation to permit quality fundus imaging
What rules you out
  • Active retinal NV within 7 field grid
  • Active NV of iris or in the anterior chamber angle
  • Prior PRP
  • CI-DME, defined as central subfield thickness (CST) ≥320 μm
  • Previous treatment in the study eye for NPDR and/or DME with IVT anti-VEGF (including anti-VEGF/Ang2) or short acting corticosteroid drugs within 6 months prior to Day 1, or >4 treatments within the last 18 months
  • Any previous IVT treatment other than anti-VEGF, and short-acting steroids. Previous dexamethasone IVT drug delivery system (Ozurdex) or fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) is not allowed
  • Active ocular inflammation, aphakia or total absence of the posterior capsule, or uncontrolled glaucoma
  • Refractive error <-8 dioptres
  • Concurrent or past ocular conditions affecting trial results

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • United States
  • Japan
  • United Kingdom

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include United States; Japan; United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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