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AKB-9778

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) | Small molecule | Ophthalmology |cbdMD, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 16, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment144

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AKB-9778 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT02050828The TIME-2 Study: A Phase 2 Study of AKB-9778, a Novel Tie-2 Activator, in Patients With Diabetic Macular EdemaDiabetic Macular Edema (DME)
COMPLETED144 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
The TIME-2 Study: A Phase 2 Study of AKB-9778, a Novel Tie-2 Activator, in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean change from baseline in spectral domain optical coherence tomography (sdOCT)-measured central subfield thickness (CST)
Month 3

Secondary Endpoints

Mean change from baseline in Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)
Month 3
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AKB-9778 15 mg BID monotherapyEXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous AKB-9778 15 mg BID (total daily dose of 30 mg/day) plus monthly sham intravitreal injection for 3 months.
AKB-9778 15 mg BID + ranibizumab 0.3 mgEXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous AKB-9778 15 mg BID (total daily dose of 30 mg/day) plus ranibizumab 0.3 mg monthly intravitreal injection for 3 months.
ranibizumab 0.3 mg monotherapyACTIVE_COMPARATORPlacebo subcutaneous injection (BID) plus ranibizumab 0.3 mg monthly intravitreal injection for 3 months.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AKB-9778DRUG -
ranibizumabDRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
ShamDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites39

The following is an abbreviated list of inclusion criteria: * Adults between 18 to 80 years of age, inclusive * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2) * Decrease in vision in the study eye determined to be primarily the result of DME * Definite retinal thickening due to diffuse DME invol...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about AKB-9778

What is AKB-9778 used for?

AKB-9778 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. It is currently in clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does AKB-9778 target?

AKB-9778 is a Tie-2 activator, meaning it works by activating the Tie-2 receptor pathway. This mechanism is being investigated for its potential to reduce vascular leakage and inflammation associated with diabetic macular edema.

Who is developing AKB-9778?

AKB-9778 is being developed by cbdMD, Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol YCBD. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with diabetic macular edema.

What phase is AKB-9778 in?

AKB-9778 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 study, and it remains an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory bodies.

What clinical trials is AKB-9778 in?

AKB-9778 has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial identified as NCT02050828, known as the TIME-2 Study. This trial enrolled 144 participants with diabetic macular edema in the United States and has been completed.

Is AKB-9778 the same as any other drug?

AKB-9778 is also known by its chemical name, and it is sometimes referred to as a Tie-2 activator. No alternative brand names have been established for this investigational compound in the available clinical trial information.