Ocugen's OCU400 Shows Promising Results in Retinitis Pigmentosa Trial, Potential Breakthrough for Retinal Diseases

January 14, 2025
Ocugen's OCU400 Shows Promising Results in Retinitis Pigmentosa Trial, Potential Breakthrough for Retinal Diseases
  • The trial results revealed that all nine evaluable treated subjects demonstrated improvement or preservation in visual function compared to untreated eyes over a two-year period.

  • Importantly, OCU400 has shown a favorable long-term safety and tolerability profile, with no serious adverse events reported related to the treatment.

  • Dr. Syed M. Shah emphasized the significance of OCU400's effectiveness across various mutations, suggesting its potential for broader applications in treating retinal diseases.

  • Shankar Musunuri, CEO of Ocugen, expressed enthusiasm over the trial results, highlighting the therapy's potential to transform the lives of patients with inherited retinal disorders.

  • Ocugen, Inc. recently announced a positive update on the Phase 1/2 OCU400 clinical trial for treating retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which took place on January 13, 2025.

  • Moreover, all treated subjects exhibited improvement or stabilization in mobility testing within the first year of treatment.

  • Designed as a one-time therapy, OCU400 aims to address the needs of approximately 2 million patients globally suffering from RP, with around 300,000 of those in the U.S. and EU.

  • This improvement in visual function was statistically significant, with a p-value of 0.01, indicating robust results across various genetic mutations.

  • Additionally, the treatment led to a meaningful enhancement of two lines (10 letters) on the ETDRS chart in low-luminance visual acuity for the treated eyes.

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