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Aflibercept

Phase 2

Diabetic Macular Edema | Small molecule | Metabolic |Unity Biotechnology, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment52

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Aflibercept · 1 trial · 9 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT06011798Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Repeat Intravitreal Injections of Foselutoclax (UBX1325) in Patients With DME (ASPIRE)Diabetic Macular Edema
COMPLETED52 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Repeat Intravitreal Injections of Foselutoclax (UBX1325) in Patients With DME (ASPIRE)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline to Average of Week 20 and Week 24 in BCVA by ETDRS Letter
Week 24

Mean change from baseline to the average of Week 20 and Week 24 in Best-Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) by Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letter

Secondary Endpoints

Assess Other Efficacy Outcome - Changes in BCVA From Baseline to Week 36
36 weeks
Assess Other Efficacy Outcome - Changes in CST From Baseline to Week 36
36 weeks
Assess Other Efficacy Outcome - Rescue Metrics
36 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Anti-VEGF control armACTIVE_COMPARATORPrior to randomization, participants will receive 3 IVT injections of aflibercept over 4-week intervals. Upon randomization, participants will receive 2 mg aflibercept (50 μl of 40 μg/μl solution) IVT on Day 1, Weeks 8, and 16. A sham procedure will also be administered on Day 1.
foselutoclax armEXPERIMENTALPrior to randomization, participants will receive 3 IVT injections of aflibercept over 4-week intervals. Upon randomization, participants will receive 10 μg foselutoclax (50 μl of 0.2 μg/μl solution) IVT on Day 1 and Weeks 8 and 16. 2 mg aflibercept (50 μl of 40 μg/μl solution) will also be administered on Day 1.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AfliberceptDRUGAnti-VEGF control
foselutoclaxDRUGExperimental drug
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites19

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥18 years. * Patients with nonproliferative DR and DME * Center-involved DME with Central Subfield Thickness (CST) ≥325-900 μm * BCVA in the SE (most affected) of 70 to 30 ETDRS letters (equivalent to 20/40 to 20/250 on the Snellen chart) Exclusion Criteria: * ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Aflibercept

What is Aflibercept used for in Diabetic Macular Edema?

Aflibercept is a small molecule being studied for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), a condition that causes swelling in the macula due to diabetes. It is administered via intravitreal injection and is currently in Phase 2 clinical development as an investigational therapy.

Who makes Aflibercept?

Aflibercept is being developed by Unity Biotechnology, Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol UBX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this drug for patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.

What phase is Aflibercept in?

Aflibercept is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for its potential to treat Diabetic Macular Edema, with one Phase 2 trial already completed.

What clinical trials is Aflibercept in?

Aflibercept has been studied in one clinical trial with the identifier NCT06011798, titled "Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Repeat Intravitreal Injections of Foselutoclax (UBX1325) in Patients With DME (ASPIRE)." This Phase 2 trial was completed and enrolled 52 participants in the United States.

Is Aflibercept the same as Foselutoclax?

Yes, Aflibercept is also known as Foselutoclax, with the alternative name UBX1325. The clinical trial NCT06011798 refers to the drug as Foselutoclax (UBX1325), confirming that these names refer to the same investigational therapy being developed for Diabetic Macular Edema.