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FWY003

Phase 2

Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Oct 13, 2026

FWY003 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment272

FDA Designations

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FWY003 clinical trials

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 Sites59

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 StatesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilBulgariaCanadaColombiaCzechiaFranceGermanyHungaryItalyJapanPolandPuerto RicoRomaniaSpainUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about FWY003

What is FWY003?

FWY003 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Novartis AG for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, an ophthalmology condition. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA. The program includes one active trial with a planned enrollment of 272 participants.

What is FWY003 used for in geographic atrophy?

FWY003 is being studied for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that involves progressive loss of retinal tissue. FWY003 is investigational and is not approved for this or any other indication.

Who is developing FWY003?

FWY003 is being developed by Novartis AG, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the Phase 2 clinical program evaluating FWY003 in geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

What phase is FWY003 in?

FWY003 is in Phase 2 clinical development. The single registered trial for FWY003 is a Phase 2 study, and it is currently recruiting participants. FWY003 has not completed any trials and is not FDA approved; it remains an investigational agent.

What clinical trial is FWY003 in?

FWY003 is being evaluated in the Phase 2 trial NCT07441642, titled a study to investigate efficacy and safety of FWY003 compared with placebo in participants with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The trial is recruiting, is randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled, and plans to enroll 272 participants across 18 countries.

Who can enroll in the FWY003 trial?

The Phase 2 trial NCT07441642 enrolls participants aged 50 years and older of any sex. It does not accept healthy volunteers, since participants must have geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. The study is recruiting across the United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom.