LNP023 (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to find out if an investigational drug called JNJ-81201887 (the study drug) is a safe and effective option for people with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults ages 50+ who:
- Are diagnosed with early or intermediate AMD
- Have not had eye surgery, including cataract surgery, within the last 3 months
- Have no active eye inflammation

For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at DEC-RA@duke.edu.

Age Range

50-89

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

If you choose to join the study, you will:
- Get a random assignment (fair, equal chance) to 1 of 3 groups
-- One group will get a higher dose of the study drug
-- A second group will get a lower dose of the study drug
-- A third group will get a placebo (inactive substance)
- Visit our clinic at the Duke Eye Center up to 13 times.
- Keep in touch with the study team for about 19 months

At various visits, you will have blood draws, answer some questionnaires, and have eye exams and vision tests.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

A randomized, participant and investigator masked, placebo-controlled, multicenter, proof-of-concept study to assess the safety and efficacy of LNP023 (iptacopan) in patients with early and intermediate age-related macular degeneration

Principal Investigator

Eleonora
Lad

Protocol Number

PRO00113751

NCT ID

NCT05230537

Phase

II

Enrollment Status

OPEN TO ACCRUAL