Astellas Pharma ((ALPMF)), Astellas Pharma ((ALPMY)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study.
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Astellas Pharma has initiated a clinical study titled ‘A Phase 3/4, Multicenter, Single-arm Clinical Study to Assess the Safety of Intravitreal Administration of ASP3021 in Participants in Japan With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration.’ The study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ASP3021 eye injections in Japanese patients suffering from vision loss due to geographic atrophy, a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The intervention being tested is ASP3021, known as avacincaptad pegol, administered through monthly intravitreal injections. This treatment is designed to slow the progression of vision loss in affected individuals.
The study follows an interventional design with a single-group model, focusing on treatment without any masking. Participants will receive the experimental drug over a 12-month period.
The study began on July 8, 2025, with its primary completion and estimated overall completion dates yet to be announced. The last update was submitted on July 23, 2025, indicating active recruitment.
This study could significantly impact Astellas Pharma’s stock performance by potentially enhancing its portfolio in the ophthalmology sector, especially if ASP3021 proves effective. The competitive landscape includes other companies developing treatments for AMD, which may influence investor sentiment.
The study is ongoing, and further details can be accessed on the ClinicalTrials portal.