Core Insights - The first pediatric patient treated with OPGx-LCA5 showed an encouraging early safety profile and significant improvement in visual function one month post-treatment [1][3] - A second pediatric patient has been dosed, with the pediatric cohort expected to complete enrollment by Q2 2025, and initial data from all three patients anticipated in Q3 2025 [1][2] - The FDA Type D meeting clarified next steps for a registrational trial design to support BLA submission, with potential trial initiation in 2026 [1][5] Company Overview - Opus Genetics, Inc. is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biotechnology company focused on developing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) [1][8] - The company is currently evaluating OPGx-LCA5 in a Phase 1/2 trial for LCA5-related IRD, which began enrolling pediatric patients in February 2025 [2][6] - OPGx-LCA5 targets a rare genetic disorder leading to early-onset vision loss due to mutations in the LCA5 gene, with no approved therapies available to date [2][7] Clinical Trial Details - The ongoing Phase 1/2 trial is designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of OPGx-LCA5 in patients with inherited retinal degeneration due to biallelic mutations in the LCA5 gene [6][7] - Efficacy endpoints include functional vision measurements using the Multi-Luminance Orientation and Mobility Test (MLoMT), Full-Field Stimulus Testing (FST), and microperimetry [6] - Preliminary results from adult patients in the same trial showed visual improvement at six months, with one-year data to be presented at the ARVO 2025 Meeting [4][6] Regulatory Pathway - Following the FDA meeting, Opus proposed a single-arm, adaptive pivotal study to enroll as few as 19 patients, with the primary endpoint being the MLoMT [5] - The FDA provided constructive feedback on the proposed statistical analysis plan and requested additional information, with plans for further discussions [5] - The pivotal trial is anticipated to initiate in Q1 2026, contingent on the completion of regulatory requirements [5]
Opus Genetics Announces One-Month Clinical Data from Pediatric Patient in Phase 1/2 Trial of OPGx-LCA5 Gene Therapy in Inherited Retinal Diseases