๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-28

Safety of a Single, Intravitreal Injection of 6.0M jCell (Famzeretcel) in Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) (NCT06912633)

A Randomized, Masked, Sham-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of the Safety of a Single Intravitreal Injection of jCell (Famzeretcel) for the Treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

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

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

This study evaluates the safety of a single injection of jCell (famzeretcel) comprising 6.0 million (6.0M) retinal progenitor cells over a six-month study period in a cohort of adult subjects with RP. Additionally, changes in visual function will be evaluated at six months between the active treatment group (6.0M jCell) compared to sham-treated controls.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years to 60 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 (12 Sites)

  • Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • California Retina Consultants โ€” Bakersfield, California
  • Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group โ€” Beverly Hills, California
  • Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine โ€” Irvine, California
  • Retina Consultants Medical Group โ€” Sacramento, California
  • Vitreo Retinal Associates โ€” Gainesville, Florida
  • Illinois Retina Associates โ€” Oak Park, Illinois
  • NJRetina โ€” Teaneck, New Jersey
  • Long Island Vitreoretinal Consultants โ€” Westbury, New York
  • Retina Consultants of Texas: Bellaire Retina Center โ€” Bellaire, Texas
  • Retina Consultants of Texas: San Antonio โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • The Retina Group of Washington โ€” Fairfax, Virginia

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†—