Expert Interview
Examining the recent Phase 2 PRISM trial results for Intravitreal 4D-150 in Wet AMD from 4D Molecular Therapeutics
Ticker(s): FDMTInstitution: UCSF
- Director of the Retina Fellowship program at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine with over 20 years of experience as a retina surgeon and clinician scientist.
- Treats 300 patents with wet AMD
- Translational research interest includes pre-clinical development of novel technologies for ophthalmic diseases; PI on several clinical trials in wet AMD and dry AMD.
The PRISM trial interim data showed an 89% reduction in the annualized injection rate with the 3E10 vg/eye dose of 4D-150. Can you discuss the significance of this reduction for patients' quality of life and overall disease management?
Added By: catalin_adminWith a +4.2 letter improvement in mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at the 3E10 vg/eye dose, how does this outcome compare to existing treatments for wet AMD? What implications does this have for the long-term visual prognosis of patients?
Added By: catalin_adminThe trial results highlighted sustained and greater anatomic control without fluctuations at the 3E10 vg/eye dose. Can you explain how this stability impacts retinal health and the progression of wet AMD?
Added By: catalin_adminNo significant inflammation was reported in patients treated with the 3E10 vg/eye dose and topical corticosteroid regimen. How does this safety profile compare with current anti-VEGF treatments, and what advantages does it offer to patients?
Added By: catalin_adminThe Phase 1 long-term follow-up data indicated that patients remained injection-free for up to 2.5 years. How important is this finding for the future of gene therapy treatments in ophthalmology?
Added By: catalin_admin4D-150 is being developed for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema (DME), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Do you see potential for this treatment across these different ophthalmic conditions?
Added By: catalin_adminGiven the broad range of disease activity and prior anti-VEGF treatment in the PRISM trial cohort, how can patient selection be optimized for 4D-150 treatment to maximize efficacy and safety?
Added By: catalin_adminWith Phase 3 clinical trial planning ongoing and expected initiation in Q1 2025, what are your expectations for the next stages of 4D-150’s development, and how might this impact the treatment landscape for wet AMD?
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