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FWY003

Phase 2

Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment272

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Clinical trial landscape

FWY003 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT07441642A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of FWY003 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular DegenerationGeographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration
RECRUITING272 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of FWY003 Compared With Placebo in Participants With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change of geographic atrophy (GA) lesion area in the study eye
From Baseline to Month 18

To evaluate the dose response relationship of FWY003 on GA lesion area in the study eye in participants with GA secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Secondary Endpoints

Number of participants with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
From first dose (Day 1) to Month 19
Change in visual function measure by ETDRS (Regular Luminance) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) in the study eye
Baseline through Month 18
Change in visual function measure by ETDRS Low Luminance Visual Acuity (LLVA) in the study eye
Baseline through Month 18
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
FWY003 dose level 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive FWY003 dose level 1
FWY003 dose level 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive FWY003 dose level 2
FWY003 dose level 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive FWY003 dose level 3
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
FWY003DRUGFWY003 arm participants will receive a specific dose of FWY003
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo arm participants will receive placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites51

Inclusion Criteria: Male or female participants ≥ 50 years of age. * A diagnosis of GA secondary to AMD in at least one eye (study eye). If both eyes qualify, then the eye with the better BCVA would be assigned as study eye. 1. Total GA area must be ≥2.5 and ≤17.5 mm2 (1 and 7 disk areas (DA), ...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBulgariaCanadaCzechiaFranceGermanyHungaryItalyJapanPolandPuerto RicoRomaniaSpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about FWY003

What is FWY003 used for?

FWY003 is an investigational small molecule being developed for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes progressive vision loss. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does FWY003 target?

FWY003 is a small molecule, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed. The drug is being studied for its potential to treat geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, a condition characterized by the degeneration of retinal pigment epithelial cells and photoreceptors.

Who makes FWY003?

FWY003 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS.

What phase is FWY003 in?

FWY003 is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess its efficacy and safety in participants with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is FWY003 in?

FWY003 is being studied in one active Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07441642. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is recruiting 272 participants across multiple countries, including the United States, Australia, Japan, and several European nations. The trial is currently in the recruiting stage.

Is FWY003 the same as other geographic atrophy treatments?

FWY003 is a distinct investigational small molecule developed by Novartis for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. It is not the same as approved complement inhibitors such as pegcetacoplan or avacincaptad pegol, which are administered via intravitreal injection. FWY003's mechanism of action has not been disclosed.