๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

Study of ALK-001 on the Progression of Stargardt Disease (NCT07419334)

A Phase 3 Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Gildeuretinol Acetate (ALK 001) on the Progression of Stargardt Disease (STGD)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of investigational study drug ALK-001 in participants 8 to 45 years of age, inclusive, with symptoms and signs of autosomal recessive Stargardt disease (STGD)

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 8 Years to 45 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 (10 Sites)

  • Associated Retina Consultants โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • University of Colorado SOM, Sue-Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Vitreo Retinal Associates โ€” Gainesville, Florida
  • Foundation for Vision Research โ€” Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Ohio State Havener Eye Institute โ€” Columbus, Ohio
  • Erie Retina Research โ€” Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • Star Retina โ€” Fort Worth, Texas
  • Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates โ€” San Antonio, Texas
  • The Retina Group of Washington โ€” Fairfax, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 255-7476

Email: trials@alkeuspharma.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†—