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APL-3007

Phase 2

Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jun 24, 2026

APL-3007 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2025

APL-3007 target and mechanism

Molecular targetC3
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment240

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

APL-3007 clinical trials

APL-3007 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT07215390A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter, Masked Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of Multidose APL 3007 in Combination With Syfovre/Pegcetacoplan (APL-2) in Patients Diagnosed With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age Related Macular DegeneratioGeographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration
RECRUITING240 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter, Masked Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of Multidose APL 3007 in Combination With Syfovre/Pegcetacoplan (APL-2) in Patients Diagnosed With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age Related Macular Degeneratio
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change from baseline (CFB) in the area of artificial intelligence (AI)-based SD-OCT assessment of RPE lesion in the study eye
At month 12

Secondary Endpoints

CFB in the area of AI-based OCT assessment of photoreceptor degeneration in the study eye
At month 12
Safety & tolerability based on adverse event (AE) reporting
At month 12
Safety as assessed by Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)
At Month 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1 (APL-3007 Dose/Frequency 1 )EXPERIMENTALAPL-3007 SC + pegcetacoplan (APL-2)
Group 2 (APL-3007 Dose/Frequency 2)EXPERIMENTALAPL-3007 + pegcetacoplan (APL-2)
Group 3 (placebo)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo SC + pegcetacoplan (APL-2)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
APL-3007, pegcetacoplan (APL-2)DRUGComplement C3 inhibitor
Placebo, SyfovreOTHERComplement C3 Inhibitor
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range60 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites78

Inclusion Criteria: * The study eye must meet all inclusion criteria. If both eyes meet the inclusion criteria, the eye with better normal luminance visual acuity at the screening visit will be designated as the study eye. If both eyes have the same visual acuity, the right eye will be used as the ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about APL-3007

What is APL-3007?

APL-3007 is an investigational small molecule developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ticker APLS) for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, an ophthalmology condition. It is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical program and is not yet approved.

What is APL-3007 used for in geographic atrophy?

APL-3007 is being developed for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, a progressive eye condition. The Phase 2 study evaluates it in combination with Syfovre (pegcetacoplan, also known as APL-2) in patients diagnosed with this condition. It remains investigational and is not approved for this use.

What does APL-3007 target?

APL-3007 targets C3, a component of the complement system. By acting on C3, the small molecule is designed to modulate complement activity, which is relevant to geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The Phase 2 trial also evaluates APL-3007 in combination with pegcetacoplan, which is itself a C3-targeted therapy.

Who is developing APL-3007?

APL-3007 is being developed by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades under the ticker APLS. The company is running the Phase 2 study of APL-3007 in combination with Syfovre (pegcetacoplan, APL-2) in patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

What phase is APL-3007 in?

APL-3007 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and currently recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is APL-3007 in?

APL-3007 is being studied in the Phase 2 trial NCT07215390, titled a study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics of multidose APL-3007 in combination with Syfovre/pegcetacoplan (APL-2) in patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The trial is recruiting, is placebo-controlled, and plans to enroll 240 participants in the United States.

Is APL-3007 the same as pegcetacoplan?

No. APL-3007 and pegcetacoplan (APL-2, marketed as Syfovre) are distinct agents. APL-3007 is a small molecule being studied in combination with pegcetacoplan in the Phase 2 trial NCT07215390 for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. Both are associated with Apellis Pharmaceuticals, but they are separate drug candidates.