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Diabetic RetinopathyPhase 2NCT05409235

Nesvategrast (OTT166) in Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)

A Phase 2 study testing OTT166 in people with Diabetic Retinopathy, run by OcuTerra Therapeutics, Inc. at 68 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of OTT166 Ophthalmic solution in participants with Diabetic Retinopathy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is being tested?
OTT166
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
225 participants
Where
68 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
29 Jul 2022to 29 Dec 2023
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Men or women ≥ 18 years of age with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus who have moderately severe to severe NPDR [DRSS levels 47 or 53], or mild PDR [DRSS level 61] NVE < 0.5 DA in 1 + quadrants], in whom PRP and/or anti-VEGF IVT can be safely deferred for at least 6 months per the Investigator
  • BCVA ETDRS letter score in the study eye of ≥ 69 letters (approximate Snellen equivalent of 20/40 or better)
  • Normal foveal contour
  • Treatment naïve (ie, no previous anti-VEGF or steroid treatment or PRP or laser)
  • Willing and able to return for all study visits and comply with study-related procedures
  • Able to adhere to the study dosing requirements
  • Understands and signs the written Informed Consent Form

Who cannot join

  • CST of > 325 μm
  • Fluid in the central subfield is allowed so long as CST is ≤325 μm and there is a normal foveal contour as determined by the Central Reading Center
  • Any prior focal or grid laser photocoagulation or any prior PRP in the study eye as it pertains to treatment of DME or DR (peripheral retinal hole treated with laser is allowed)
  • Eyes with DRSS score 61 with fibrous proliferations at disc or fibrous proliferations elsewhere a. DRSS score 61B with NVE only is allowed. Any sign of fibrosis proliferation is exclusionary
  • Any prior systemic anti-VEGF treatment or IVT anti-VEGF treatment in the study eye
  • Any prior intraocular steroid injection in the study eye, inclusive of Iluvien® and Retisert® a. History of Ozurdex® and triamcinolone use prior to 12 months before study enrollment is allowed
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  • Current ASNV, vitreous hemorrhage, or tractional retinal detachment visible at the screening assessments in the study eye
  • Uncontrolled glaucoma or ocular hypertension in the study eye defined as an IOP > 25 mmHg regardless of concomitant treatment with IOP-lowering medications
  • Hypertension defined as systolic > 180 mmHg or > 160 mmHg on 2 consecutive measurements (during the same visit) or diastolic > 100 mmHg
  • Screening HbA1c blood test > 12.0%
  • Renal failure (stage 4 or end-stage), dialysis, or history of renal transplant
  • History of other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding giving reasonable suspicion of a disease or condition that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug or that might affect interpretation of the results of the study or render the participant at high risk for treatment complications
  • Initiation of intensive insulin treatment (a pump or multiple daily injections) within 4 months prior to randomization or plans to do so in the next 4 months
  • Epiretinal membrane, posterior hyaloidal traction, and/or vitreomacular traction in the study eye as determined to be significant by the Investigator
  • Previous pars plana vitrectomy in the study eye
  • Any intraocular surgery in the study eye within 90 days (3 months) prior to study enrollment
  • YAG laser treatment in the study eye within 90 days prior to study enrollment
  • Concomitant use of any topical ophthalmic medications in the study eye, including dry eye or glaucoma medications, unless on a stable dose for at least 90 days prior to study enrollment and expected to stay on stable dose throughout study participation. Topical eyedrops are allowed but not within ±10 minutes of study drop application
  • Contact lens use from time of screening throughout the study
  • Central corneal changes from dry eye that are visually significant and/or Sjogren's syndrome
  • Visually significant Fuchs endothelial dystrophy or other diagnosed conditions of corneal compromise including Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy, or any corneal dystrophy affecting central vision (peripheral processes are not exclusionary)
  • Chronic or recurrent uveitis in the study eye
  • Ongoing ocular infection or inflammation in either eye
  • A history of cataract surgery complicated by vitreous loss in the study eye
  • Congenital eye malformations in the study eye
  • A history of penetrating ocular trauma in the study eye
  • Cognitive impairment that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise compliance with the requirements of the study
  • Females of childbearing potential (ie, who are not postmenopausal for at least 1 year or surgically sterile for at least 6 weeks prior to Visit 1 - Screening/Randomization) who are lactating, or who are pregnant as determined by a positive serum pregnancy test at Visit 1 -Screening/Randomization. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use acceptable methods of birth control throughout the study a. Women who are breastfeeding or who have a positive serum hCG/urine pregnancy test at the screening or BL Visit
  • Females and males of childbearing potential unwilling or unable to utilize the following acceptable methods of birth control: tubal ligation, transdermal patch, intrauterine devices/systems, oral/implantable/injectable or contraceptives, diaphragm or cervical cap with spermicide, or vasectomized partner for females; condoms with spermicidal agent and vasectomy for males; or sexual abstinence for males and females
  • Participation in any other investigational device or drug clinical research study within 12 weeks of Visit 1 - Screening/Randomization and during the duration of enrollment
  • Contraindication to the study medications or fluorescein dye
  • Other ocular pathologies that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the participant's vision in the study eye
  • Ocular media of insufficient quality to obtain fundus photographs, fluorescein angiography, and OCT images in the study eye
  • Concomitant use of Semaglutide (Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Rybelsus®), Thiazolidinediones (Actos®, Avandia®), Liraglutides (Victoza®, Saxenda®), Dulaglutide (Trulicity®), or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) within 12 months prior to Visit 1 (allowed if a stable dose has been established for at least 1 year of use) a. Plans to start concomitant use of Semaglutide or Thiazolidinediones during the study duration is exclusionary

Trial locations and contacts

68 sites in 2 countries.

68 sites in 2 countries

United States67 sites
  • Clinical Site 112

    ‘Aiea, Hawaii, 96701

  • Clinical Site 118

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109

  • Clinical Site 161

    Austin, Texas, 78705

  • Clinical Site 163

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21237

  • Clinical Site 145

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • Clinical Site 143

    Beachwood, Ohio, 44122

  • Clinical Site 130

    Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

  • Clinical Site 102

    Bellaire, Texas, 77401

  • Clinical Site 108

    Bellaire, Texas, 77401

  • Clinical Site 111

    Beverly Hills, California, 90211

  • Clinical Site 105

    Bloomfield, New Jersey, 07003

  • Clinical Site 151

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111

  • Clinical Site 104

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • Clinical Site 147

    Burleson, Texas, 76028

  • Clinical Site 136

    Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034

  • Clinical Site 120

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44122

  • Clinical Site 157

    Coral Springs, Florida, 33067

  • Clinical Site 141

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201

  • Clinical Site 152

    Dublin, Ohio, 43016

  • Clinical Site 122

    Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013

  • Clinical Site 113

    Encino, California, 91436

  • Clinical Site 106

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309

  • Clinical Site 132

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

  • Clinical Site 138

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Clinical Site 168

    Germantown, Tennessee, 38138

  • Clinical Site 103

    Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740

  • Clinical Site 156

    Houston, Texas, 77025

  • Clinical Site 129

    Huntington Beach, California, 92647

  • Clinical Site 154

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46290-1166

  • Clinical Site 131

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • Clinical Site 115

    Kingston, Pennsylvania, 18704

  • Clinical Site 164

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37909-2686

  • Clinical Site 139

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66215

  • Clinical Site 109

    Liverpool, New York, 13088

  • Clinical Site 166

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40206

  • Clinical Site 159

    Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502

  • Clinical Site 126

    McAllen, Texas, 78503

  • Clinical Site 169

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

  • Clinical Site 167

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70006

  • Clinical Site 110

    Miami, Florida, 33143

  • Clinical Site 119

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Clinical Site 146

    Oak Forest, Illinois, 60452

  • Clinical Site 121

    Pasadena, California, 91105

  • Clinical Site 127

    Pasadena, California, 91107

  • Clinical Site 123

    Peoria, Arizona, 85381

  • Clinical Site 150

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85021

  • Clinical Site 135

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • Clinical Site 165

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27587

  • Clinical Site 142

    Rancho Cordova, California, 95670

  • Clinical Site 133

    Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701

  • Clinical Site 101

    Reno, Nevada, 89502

  • Clinical Site 116

    Riverside, California, 92505

  • Clinical Site 162

    Rochester, New York, 14618

  • Clinical Site 125

    Sacramento, California, 95841

  • Clinical Site 140

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240-1375

  • Clinical Site 137

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240

  • Clinical Site 149

    Seattle, Washington, 98125

  • Clinical Site 155

    Southaven, Mississippi, 38671

  • Clinical Site 148

    Spokane, Washington, 98204

  • Clinical Site 128

    Springfield, Illinois, 62704

  • Clinical Site 158

    Springfield, Oregon, 97477

  • Clinical Site 153

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33711-1141

  • Clinical Site 114

    Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666

  • Clinical Site 144

    Texas City, Texas, 78240

  • CinCor Site 171

    Torrance, California, 90505

  • Clinical Site 160

    Walnut Creek, California, 94598-5910

  • Clinical Site 117

    Winter Haven, Florida, 33880

Other trials in United States

Puerto Rico1 site
  • Clinical Site 201

    Arecibo, 00612

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: OTT166-201 A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of OTT166 Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of OTT166 Ophthalmic solution in participants with Diabetic Retinopathy.

Read the detailed description

This randomized, double-masked, vehicle controlled, phase 2 study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of OTT166 ophthalmic solution in participants with diabetic retinopathy and select an optimum dosing regimen for Phase 3 pivotal trials. Approximately 210 participants diagnosed with moderately severe to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) or mild proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and who are treatment naïve (ie, no prior anti-vascular endothelial growth factor [anti-VEGF] or laser [focal, grid, pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP)] administered) will be randomized 2:2:1:1 into the following groups: OTT166 5% twice daily (BID), OTT166 5% four times daily (QID), vehicle control BID, vehicle control QID. Randomization will be stratified by baseline Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) score (47 or 53 or 61B). Participants with PDR (DRSS score 61B) will be capped at 20% of all randomized participants. Each group will self-administer one 50-μl eye drop of study solution (frequency as assigned) for 24 weeks.

Being tested
OTT166, Vehicle control
Keywords
Diabetic Retinopathy, Ophthalmic solution, Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Medical subject headings
Diabetic Retinopathy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • OTT166Drug

    Also called nesvategrast

    Participants will receive OTT166 ophthalmic solution

  • Vehicle controlDrug

    Participants will receive vehicle control

Study groups in NCT05409235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
OTT166 Cohort 1ExperimentalParticipants will receive OTT166 5% twice a day (BID) for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: OTT166
OTT166 Cohort 2ExperimentalParticipants will receive OTT166 5% four times a day (QID) for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: OTT166
Vehicle control Cohort 1Placebo comparatorParticipants will receive vehicle control BID for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: Vehicle control
Vehicle control Cohort 2Placebo comparatorParticipants will receive vehicle control QID for 24 weeks
Receives: Drug: Vehicle control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Proportion of Participants Who Improved by ≥ 2 Steps From Baseline in Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) Scores

    To characterize the efficacy of topical OTT166 in participants with DR, the Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) was used. The DRSS ranges from 10 to 85 in 12 discrete steps with higher score representing worse DR. The DRSS values were determined by the central reading center. The data reported are the estimated percentage of participants that improved by at least 2 steps from baseline. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

Secondary outcomes (17)
  1. Proportion of Participants That Developed Worse Than Mild PDR (DRSS 65 and Above)

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of worse than mild PDR, DRSS of 65 and above. The higher the DRSS, the greater the risk of vision loss and thus the standard of care is to treat affected patients aggressively. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  2. Proportion of Participants Who Developed ASNV

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of anterior segment neovascularization (ASNV). Measure is the percentage of patients that developed ASNV at 24 weeks. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  3. Development of PDR Worse Than Mild (Wtm) (DRSS 65 and Above)

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of worse than mild PDR (wtmPDR). The determination was made using Kaplan-Meier methodology. The estimated percentage that progressed to wtmPDR by Week 24 is reported. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  4. Proportion of Participants Who Developed CI-DME

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of CI-DME. CI-DME is defined as the presence of fluid in the central subfield in participants who have no fluid at baseline or CST> 325 μm. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  5. The Development of CI-DME

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of CI-DME. CI-DME is defined as the presence of fluid in the central subfield in participants who have no fluid at baseline or CST> 325 μm. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol. The percentages of participants that developed CI-DME at Week 24 are reported.

    Measured: At week 24

  6. Proportion of Participants That Developed Visually Threatening Complications (VTC) Complications (VTC)

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of a VTC. VTC is defined as the composite outcome of PDR and/or ASNV and/or CI-DME.

    Measured: At Week 24

  7. Time to Development of PDR Worse Than Mild (DRSS 65 and Above) or CI-DME

    To determine if topical OTT166 prevented or delayed the occurrence of PDR worse than mild (DRSS 65 and above) or CI-DME. CI-DME is defined as the presence of fluid in the central subfield in participants who have no fluid at baseline or CST> 325 μm. Participants who experienced one or more events (worse than mild PDR and/or CI-DME), the earliest event date was selected. Participants who did not experience either event were censored at the earliest of the last available assessment. Median time to event is reported if calculable.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  8. Proportion of Participants With Change in DRSS Steps at Week 24 Compared to Baseline

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on DRSS in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR treated with topical OTT166. Change in DRSS steps is defined as DR worsening or improving by 1, 2, or ≥ 3 steps along with no change. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  9. Proportion of Participants With Mild PDR at Baseline Who Regressed to NPDR

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on DRSS in participants with mild PDR (DRSS 61B) treated with topical OTT166. Regression of disease was defined as decrease in DRSS to 53 or lower. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: At week 24

  10. Change From Baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on BCVA in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. BCVA was assessed by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters score. A higher score represents better visual function.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  11. Proportion of Participants With Lines Gained/Lost of BCVA

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on BCVA in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. Proportion of participants who gained/lost lines of BCVA (± 5, 10, and 15 ETDRS letters) were assessed. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol. 5 ETDRS letters = 1 line.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  12. Area Under the Curve for BCVA (ETDRS Letters) From Baseline to Week 24

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on BCVA in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. BCVA was assessed by ETDRS letters score. A higher score represents better functioning. AUC from baseline to 24 weeks is calculated by the linear trapezoidal method.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  13. Change From Baseline in Central Subfield Thickness (CST)

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on CST in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. CST was measured by optical coherence tomography (OCT).

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  14. Area Under The Curve (AUC) for Change From Baseline in CST

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on CST in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. CST was measured by OCT.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  15. Proportion of Participants Who Met the Objective Rescue Criteria

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on the need for rescue therapy in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  16. Proportion That Met Objective Rescue Therapy Criteria by Week 24

    To determine the effect of OTT166 on the need for rescue therapy in participants with moderately severe to severe NPDR and mild PDR. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol.

    Measured: From Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 24

  17. Percentages of Participants at Week 24 That Had Had Rescue Therapy Administered

    To determine the impact of treatment with OTT166 on the time to receiving rescue therapy. Analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier methodology. The reported data include the use of imputation according to the primary estimand as described in the protocol. The data reported are the estimated percentages of participants at Week 24 that had had rescue therapy administered.

    Measured: 24 Weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jun 2022
  2. Study start29 Jul 2022
  3. Primary completion29 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion29 Dec 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
225 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05409235
Sponsor's protocol ID
OTT166-201
Status last verified
Jul 2024
First submitted
3 Jun 2022
Last updated
9 Aug 2024
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing OTT166 in people with Diabetic Retinopathy, run by OcuTerra Therapeutics, Inc. at 68 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 34 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 68 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Aug 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Proportion of Participants Who Improved by ≥ 2 Steps From Baseline in Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (DRSS) Scores (time frame: At week 24). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Aug 2024.

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