The objective of this study is to assess the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of SNP318 in patients with DME.
DME is a prevalent complication of diabetic retinopathy, resulting in fluid accumulation in the macula due to the leakage of fluid from damaged retinal blood vessels. It is a leading cause of vision impairment in diabetic patients and can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated. SNP318 is a small molecule and selective inhibitor of Lp-PLA2. It plays a critical role in the regulation of the pro-neuroinflammatory pathway, which is implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple diseases. This is a phase 2a, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of SNP318 in patients with Diabetic Macular Edema. Participants who consent will undergo a 3-week screening period to evaluate their eligibility. Once enrolled, participants will be randomized to receive orally either SNP318 or placebo for up to 12 weeks, and then enter into a 4-week follow up period.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
60
Safety Events
Incidence of adverse events (AEs) / serious adverse events (SAEs)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Central Subfield Thickness (CST)
Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) measurements of CST
Time frame: 12 weeks
Visual Acuity
Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) assessed according to ETDRS criteria
Time frame: 12 weeks
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Plasma concentrations of SNP318
Time frame: 12 weeks
Pharmacodynamics
Plasma Lp-PLA2 activity
Time frame: 12 weeks
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