๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-29

A Study of AAVB-039 in Participants With Stargardt Disease (STGD1) (NCT07161544)

An Open-label, Multicenter, Two Part, Ascending Dose Followed by a Controlled Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of a Subretinal Administration of AAVB-039 in Participants With Stargardt Disease (STGD1) (CELESTE)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: AAVantgarde Bio Srl

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

The purpose of the 039-101 study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single subretinal injection of AAVB-039 in participants with Stargardt disease secondary to a biallelic mutation of the ABCA4 gene. The study will also assess initial efficacy following AAVB-039 administration.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 8 Years to 55 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 (9 Sites)

  • Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • University of Florida Health Science Center โ€” Jacksonville, Florida
  • Mayo Clinic โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • Retina Consultants of Texas โ€” Bellaire, Texas
  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • University of Utah โ€” Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust โ€” London, England
  • The Retina Clinic โ€” London, England

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: +448000465680

Email: clinicaltrials@aavantgarde.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—