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Examining the Interim 16-Week Data from the Phase 2 VERONA Trial of DURAVYU for Diabetic Macular Edema from EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT)
Ticker(s): EYPTInstitution: 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 interim data shows a +8.9-letter improvement in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and a 68-micron reduction in central subfield thickness (CST) for DURAVYU 2.7mg. How significant is this early and sustained response for DME patients, and what does it suggest about DURAVYU’s mechanism of action?
Added By: slingshot_insightsDURAVYU demonstrated visual and anatomical improvements over the aflibercept control. In your opinion, how does this compare to other anti-VEGF therapies, and what advantages does DURAVYU’s sustained delivery provide?
Added By: slingshot_insightsAt the 16-week mark, 82% of eyes in the DURAVYU 2.7mg arm were supplement-free, compared to 50% in the aflibercept control group. How does this reduction in treatment burden impact patients’ quality of life, and could it address current gaps in DME care?
Added By: slingshot_insightsNo DURAVYU-related ocular or systemic serious adverse events have been reported, and issues such as endophthalmitis and intraocular inflammation were absent. What does this favorable safety profile indicate about DURAVYU’s long-term suitability for DME management?
Added By: slingshot_insightsThe data highlights that DURAVYU showed visual and anatomical improvements as early as Week 4. How important is this rapid bioavailability for patients with DME, and could it help in cases where immediate symptom relief is critical?
Added By: slingshot_insightsThe positive trend in both BCVA and CST has continued in patients reaching the 24-week visit. Based on these interim results, what are your expectations for DURAVYU’s long-term efficacy and durability in managing DME?
Added By: slingshot_insightsGiven that DURAVYU is also being tested in pivotal Phase 3 trials for wet AMD, do you believe there could be crossover benefits or insights from these trials that might apply to DME treatment?
Added By: slingshot_insightsWith full topline data anticipated in early 2025, what potential impact do you foresee for DURAVYU in the broader market of retinal disease treatments, particularly for patients needing a durable, low-burden option for DME?
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