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Tarcocimab

Phase 3

Diabetic Retinopathy | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Kodiak Sciences Inc|Last Updated: May 13, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindSHAM_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment255

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tarcocimab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT06270836A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tarcocimab Tedromer Compared With Sham Treatment in Participants With Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)Diabetic Retinopathy
COMPLETED255 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tarcocimab Tedromer Compared With Sham Treatment in Participants With Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Proportion of eyes improving ≥2 steps on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (ETDRS DRSS)
Day 1 to Week 48

Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (ETDRS DRSS), on a scale from 10 to 90, where lower scores represent better outcomes.

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of eyes developing a Sight-Threatening Complication(s) of diabetic retinopathy
Day 1 to Week 48
Proportion of eyes improving ≥3 steps on Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (ETDRS DRSS)
Day 1 to Week 48
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tarcocimab 5 mg (Treatment Group A)EXPERIMENTALTarcocimab 5 mg via intravitreal injection at Day 1, Week 4, Week 8, Week 20, and Week 44.
Treatment Group BSHAM_COMPARATORSham injection on the same schedule as Treatment Group A

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TarcocimabDRUGIntravitreal injection
Sham injectionOTHERThe sham injection is a procedure that mimics an intravitreal injection. It involves pressing the blunt end of an empty syringe (without a needle) against the anesthetized eye. It is performed to maintain masking of the study.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites39

Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent prior to participation in the study. * Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus and HbA1c of ≤12%. * DR in the Study Eye (DRSS as determined by the reading center based on color fundus photographs), who have not previously received intravitreal medications for DR ...

Countries:United StatesPuerto Rico
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMJun 13, 2026NCT06270836TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
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Frequently asked questions about Tarcocimab

What is Tarcocimab used for?

Tarcocimab is an investigational small molecule being developed for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the retina. It is administered as an intravitreal injection and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. The drug is being studied to evaluate its efficacy and safety compared with sham treatment in participants with diabetic retinopathy.

Who makes Tarcocimab?

Tarcocimab is being developed by Kodiak Sciences Inc, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol KOD. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's potential as a treatment for diabetic retinopathy.

What phase is Tarcocimab in?

Tarcocimab is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 3 trial has been completed to evaluate its efficacy and safety in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

What clinical trials is Tarcocimab in?

Tarcocimab has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT06270836. The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of tarcocimab compared with sham treatment in 255 participants with diabetic retinopathy. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and sham-controlled, and was conducted in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Is Tarcocimab the same as Tarcocimab Tedromer?

Yes, Tarcocimab is also known as Tarcocimab Tedromer. The clinical trial NCT06270836 refers to the drug as Tarcocimab Tedromer in its title. Both names refer to the same investigational drug being developed by Kodiak Sciences for diabetic retinopathy.