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ArticleOphthalmology and therapy2026

Safety of GBL1204-An Ophthalmic Bevacizumab in Prefilled Syringe for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Phase I Study.

Amit Saraf, Kushal Garima, Sandhya Dharwadkar, Satish Keshav, Sourabh D Patwardhan, Nilesh B Giri, Moneesh Saxena, Yogesh Phadke, Anupriya Khare, Avain Mishra and 2 more

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Amit Saraf *Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Kushal Garima *Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Sandhya DharwadkarDepartment of Ophthalmology, K. R. Hospital, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Satish KeshavDepartment of Ophthalmology, K. R. Hospital, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Sourabh D PatwardhanNandadeep Eye Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.
Nilesh B GiriDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dr. D.Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Moneesh SaxenaShri Aurobindo Nethralaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Yogesh PhadkeGennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Anupriya KhareClinical Research Network India, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Avain MishraClinical Research Network India, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vinod KumarDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Drvinod_agg@yahoo.com.
Sanjay SinghGennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Sanjay.singh@gennova.bio.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4332-4606

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Abstract

introductionGBL1204 1.25 mg is an ophthalmic-grade bevacizumab formulation, manufactured in accordance with the stringent ophthalmic quality standards, and supplied in a single-use prefilled syringe (PFS). This clinical trial evaluated the short-term safety and biological activity of a single intravitreal injection of ophthalmic bevacizumab in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).

methodsThis phase I, open-label, single-arm, multicentre trial enrolled 16 participants (aged ≥ 50 years) with best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) score using Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study charts of 20/40-20/320 (approximate Snellen equivalent) at five centres across India. Participants were administered a single intravitreal injection of GBL1204 (1.25 mg/0.05 mL). The main objective was evaluation of ocular and systemic treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), and laboratory parameters over 4 weeks.

resultsGBL1204 complies with the particulate matter standards specified in the United States Pharmacopeia USP < 789 > for ophthalmic injectable solutions. GBL1204 was safe and well tolerated by the patients over 4 weeks. No ocular or systemic serious adverse events occurred. Nine participants (56.25%) reported 14 TEAEs (13 ocular, 1 non-ocular). Of the 14 adverse events, 8 (57.14%) were considered as mild; all adverse events resolved on their own, and without any sequelae. Mean (standard error mean, SEM) BCVA improvement from baseline was + 1.80 (0.76) letters at day 7 and + 3.0 (1.10) letters at day 28. The corresponding mean (SEM) central macular thickness reductions were - 41.67 µm (40.35) and - 64.67 µm (42.74) at days 7 and 28, respectively. Serum vascular endothelial growth factor levels showed expected suppression consistent with bevacizumab pharmacodynamics.

conclusionA single intravitreal injection of GBL1204 demonstrated favourable short-term safety and tolerability, with evidence of visual and anatomical improvements. These findings support further evaluation of GBL1204 1.25 mg PFS in a pivotal phase III trial as a standardized alternative to compounded bevacizumab. Trial Registration Clinical Trial Registry-India (CTRI): Identification no. CTRI/2024/02/063012.

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Anti-VEGF drugIntravitreal injectionNeovascular age-related macular degenerationOphthalmic bevacizumabPrefilled syringeSub-visible particulates

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PMID42234083
PMCPMC13315634

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