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Tinlarebant

Phase 3

Geographic Atrophy | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Belite Bio, Inc|Trials Updated: Jul 23, 2026

Tinlarebant development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 5 across 2 sponsors since Nov 2018

Tinlarebant target and mechanism

Molecular targetRBP4
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Tinlarebant (LBS-008), LBS-008

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials6
Total Enrollment692

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Tinlarebant clinical trials

Tinlarebant · 6 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 1Phase 1 3
NCT05949593Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Tinlarebant to Explore Safety and Efficacy in Geographic AtrophyGeographic Atrophy
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING429 Analytics
NCT05244304Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Tinlarebant to Explore Safety and Efficacy in Adolescent Stargardt DiseaseStargardt Disease 1
COMPLETED104 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Tinlarebant to Explore Safety and Efficacy in Geographic Atrophy
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Tinlarebant to Explore Safety and Efficacy in Adolescent Stargardt Disease
Stargardt Disease 1Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To measure the rate of change (growth rate slope) in geographic atrophy (GA) lesion size
From baseline to Month 24]
To measure change in atrophic lesion size (definitely decreased autofluorescence, DDAF) by fundus autofluorescence (FAF) photography from baseline
Baseline thru month 24
To measure the annualized rate of change from baseline lesion size in aggregate area of atrophy
From baseline to Month 24
To measure the pharmacokinetics (PK) of tinlarebant in plasma following a single oral dose in healthy volunteers aged 50-85.
Up to 168 hours

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to the last time point with quantifiable concentration (AUC0-t)

To measure the concentrations of retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), a pharmacodynamic (PD) biomarker, in plasma following a single oral dose in healthy volunteers aged 50-85
Up to 168 hours

Time of minimal RPB4 levels post-dose (Tmin)

To evaluate systemic and ocular safety and tolerability of tinlarebant.
From baseline to 24 months

To evaluate safety and tolerability of daily dosing of tinlarebant assessed by incidence and/or severity of ocular and non-ocular adverse events.

The optimal dose for Phase 2.
Up to 24 months

To determine optimal dose of tinlarebant administered orally in adolescent patients with Stargardt Disease.

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to the last timepoint with quantifiable concentration (AUC0-t)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-inf)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 6; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Time to maximum observed plasma concentration (Tmax)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Terminal elimination rate constant
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Terminal phase half-life (t1/2)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Apparent total body clearance (CL/F)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Apparent volume of distribution (Vz/F)
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28
Number of participants with Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and AEs leading to discontinuation.
SAD portion: Day 1 to Day 8; MAD portion: Day 1 to Day 28

Secondary Endpoints

To measure the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) as assessed using the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) scale
From baseline to Month 24
To measure changes in the area and size of the inner/outer segment junction of photoreceptors by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT)
From baseline to Month 24
To measure the change in retinal thickness assessed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) from baseline
Baseline thru month 24
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LBS-008, TinlarebantEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
TinlarebantEXPERIMENTAL5 mg tablet taken orally once a day
Cohort 1: 5 mg, fastedACTIVE_COMPARATORA single dose (5 mg) of tinlarebant will be administered to each study participant on study Day 1.
Cohort 2: 10 mg, fastedACTIVE_COMPARATORA single dose (10 mg) of tinlarebant will be administered to each study participant on study Day 1.
SAD - Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL50 mg LBS-008 or placebo
SAD - Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL100 mg LBS-008 or placebo
SAD - Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL200 mg LBS-008 or placebo
SAD - Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL400 mg LBS-008 or placebo
SAD - Cohort 5EXPERIMENTAL25 mg LBS-008 or placebo
MAD - Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL10 mg LBS-008 or placebo
MAD - Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL25 mg LBS-008 or placebo
MAD - Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL5 mg LBS-008 or placebo
MAD - Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL12 mg LBS-008 or placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TinlarebantDRUG5 mg tablet taken orally once a day
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo tablets for tinlarebant 5 mg prepared similarly.
Tinlarebant (LBS-008)DRUGA single dose of Tinlarebant (LBS-008) will be administered to each study participant on study Day 1.
LBS-008DRUGLBS-008 oral capsules
PlacebosDRUGOral capsules
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range60 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites49

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must have a confirmed diagnosis of GA with atrophic lesions in 1 or both eyes. * Minimum BCVA is required in the study eye Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of diabetic macular edema or macular disease in either eye. * Diabetic retinopathy more advanced than mild n...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaChinaCzechiaFranceSwitzerlandTaiwanUnited KingdomBelgiumGermanyHong KongNetherlandsJapan
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Tinlarebant

What is tinlarebant?

Tinlarebant is an investigational oral small molecule developed by Belite Bio, Inc. (ticker BLTE) for retinal diseases. It is being studied in Stargardt disease, geographic atrophy, and dry age-related macular degeneration. It is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What is tinlarebant used for in Stargardt disease?

Tinlarebant is being studied as a treatment for Stargardt disease, including STGD1, an inherited retinal condition that causes progressive vision loss. It is investigational and has not been approved for any indication. Clinical testing includes adolescent and adult patients with Stargardt disease.

What does tinlarebant target?

Tinlarebant targets retinol-binding protein 4, or RBP4. By binding RBP4, the drug is designed to reduce the transport of vitamin A into the eye, which is intended to limit the buildup of toxic vitamin A byproducts in the retina that drive Stargardt disease and geographic atrophy.

Who makes tinlarebant?

Tinlarebant is being developed by Belite Bio, Inc., which trades under the ticker BLTE. The company is advancing the drug across ophthalmology indications including Stargardt disease, geographic atrophy, and dry age-related macular degeneration.

What phase is tinlarebant in?

Tinlarebant is in clinical development and is not FDA approved. It has completed Phase 1 studies and is being evaluated in later-stage trials, including a Phase 2/3 study in Stargardt disease and a Phase 3 study in geographic atrophy.

What clinical trials is tinlarebant in?

Tinlarebant trials include NCT06388083, a Phase 2/3 study in Stargardt disease, and NCT05949593, a Phase 3 study in geographic atrophy. Completed studies include NCT05667688, a Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study in healthy volunteers, and NCT05266014, a Phase 1 dose-finding study in adolescents with Stargardt disease.

Is tinlarebant the same as LBS-008?

Yes, tinlarebant is also known as LBS-008. Both names refer to the same investigational oral small molecule developed by Belite Bio, Inc. for Stargardt disease, geographic atrophy, and dry age-related macular degeneration.