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JNJ-81201887

Phase 2

Geographic Atrophy | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Jul 6, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindSHAM_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment579

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Clinical trial landscape

JNJ-81201887 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 2
NCT06635148A Long-term Extension Study of JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Parent Studies in Participants With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Geographic Atrophy
RECRUITING274 Analytics
NCT05811351A Study to Evaluate Intravitreal JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Compared to Sham Procedure for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Geographic Atrophy
COMPLETED305 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Long-term Extension Study of JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Parent Studies in Participants With Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate Intravitreal JNJ-81201887 (AAVCAGsCD59) Compared to Sham Procedure for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants with Ocular and Systemic Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Upto 5 Years

Number of participants with ocular and systemic TEAEs will be reported. An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant participating in a clinical study that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the pharmaceutical/biological agent under study. TEAEs are defined as any adverse event occurring at or after the administration of study intervention.

Number of Participants with Abnormal Findings in Clinical Laboratory Assessments
Upto 5 Years

Number of participants with abnormal findings in clinical laboratory Assessments (including hematology and clinical chemistry) will be reported.

Number of Participants with Abnormal Findings in Retinal imaging and Eye Examinations
Upto 5 Years

Number of participants with abnormal findings in retinal imaging (Fundus Autofluorescence, Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Color Fundus Photography) and eye examinations will be reported.

Global: Change From Baseline in Square Root of Geographic Atrophy (GA) Lesion Area in the Study Eye at Month 18
Baseline and Month 18

Change from baseline in GA lesion area in the study at month 18 eye will be measured via retinal imaging using fundus auto fluorescence (FAF).

United States (U.S.) Specific: Rate of Change in Untransformed GA Lesion Area in the Study Eye
Baseline to Month 18

Rate of Change in untransformed GA lesion area in the study eye will be measured via retinal imaging using FAF. A piecewise linear mixed effects (PLME) model will be used for the primary efficacy analysis for rate of change in GA area (GAA) in the study eye.

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Low Luminance Visual Acuity (LLVA) at Month 18
Baseline and Month 18
Change From Baseline in Reading Speed at Month 18
Baseline and Month 18
Change From Baseline in Retinal Sensitivity by Mesopic Microperimetry (MAIA) at Month 18
Baseline and Month 18
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A: JNJ-81201887 Low DoseEXPERIMENTALStudy participants who were enrolled and received treatment with low dose JNJ-81201887 in parent clinical studies (81201887MDG2001 \[NCT05811351\]; 81201887MDG1003) will enter this long-term extension (LTE) study. No study intervention will be administered as part of this study.
Arm B: JNJ-81201887 High doseEXPERIMENTALStudy participants who were enrolled and received treatment with high dose JNJ-81201887 in parent clinical studies (81201887MDG2001 \[NCT05811351\]; 81201887MDG1003) will enter this LTE study. No study intervention will be administered as part of this study.
Arm C: Sham ProcedureSHAM_COMPARATORParticipants randomized to the sham arm in parent study 81201887MDG2001 (NCT05811351) may have the option to receive JNJ-81201887 open-label treatment under a separate protocol after unmasking of that study; and will enter this LTE study. No intervention will be administered as part of this study.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
JNJ-81201887DRUGNo study intervention will be administered as part of this LTE study.
Sham ProcedureOTHERNo study intervention will be administered as part of this LTE study.
PrednisoneDRUGPrednisone will be administered as oral capsule.
PlaceboOTHERPrednisone matching placebo will be administered as oral capsule.
TriamcinoloneDRUGTriamcinolone (corticosteroid injection) periocular injection will be administered as per local practice.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range60 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites104

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who were enrolled and received treatment with JNJ-81201887 or sham in a parent clinical study (81201887MDG2001, 81201887MDG1003) * Females (women of childbearing potential), male participants, and partners of male participants will not be required to use contracep...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBelgiumCanadaChinaCzechiaDenmarkGermanyHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkey (Türkiye)United Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about JNJ-81201887

What is JNJ-81201887 used for?

JNJ-81201887 is an investigational small molecule being developed for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is administered via intravitreal injection and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. Geographic atrophy is a progressive eye disease that leads to vision loss.

Who makes JNJ-81201887?

JNJ-81201887 is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

What phase is JNJ-81201887 in?

JNJ-81201887 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. There are two Phase 2 trials: one completed study and one actively recruiting long-term extension study.

What clinical trials is JNJ-81201887 in?

JNJ-81201887 has two Phase 2 trials. NCT05811351 is a completed sham-controlled study with 305 participants evaluating the drug for geographic atrophy. NCT06635148 is a recruiting long-term extension study with 274 participants. Both involve patients aged 60 years and older.

Is JNJ-81201887 the same as AAVCAGsCD59?

Yes, JNJ-81201887 is also known as AAVCAGsCD59. This alternative name appears in the clinical trial titles for both the completed study NCT05811351 and the recruiting extension study NCT06635148, which evaluate the drug for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.