๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-07-02

A Masked, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess Iptacopan in Age-related Macular Degeneration (NCT05230537)

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

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of Iptacopan to prevent conversion of early or intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) eyes to new incomplete retinal pigment epithelium and outer retinal atrophy (iRORA) or late AMD.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Retina Consultants of Orange County โ€” Fullerton, California

Age range: 50 Years to 100 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (28 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 28 sites.

  • Retina Consultants of Orange County โ€” Fullerton, California
  • Salehi Retina Institute โ€” Huntington Beach, California
  • Martel Eye Medical Group โ€” Rancho Cordova, California
  • Retinal Consultants Medical Group Inc โ€” Sacramento, California
  • California Retina Consultants โ€” Santa Barbara, California
  • Southwest Retina Research Center โ€” Durango, Colorado
  • Advanced Research LLC โ€” Deerfield Beach, Florida
  • Retina Center Of South Florida โ€” Delray Beach, Florida
  • Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida โ€” St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Midwest Eye Institute โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Retina Associates New Orleans โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Retina Care Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Opthamalic Consultants of Boston โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Envision Ocular LLC โ€” Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • Duke Eye Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • Retina Northwest PC โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • Charles Retina Institute โ€” Germantown, Tennessee
  • Austin Research Center for Retina โ€” Austin, Texas
  • Retina Consultants TX Rsrch Ctr โ€” Bellaire, Texas
  • Retina Foundation โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • Texas Retina Associates โ€” Fort Worth, Texas
  • Retina Consultants of Houston PA โ€” Houston, Texas
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Harbin, Heilongjiang
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality
  • Novartis Investigative Site โ€” Shanghai,

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—