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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2026 / September / QUELL-DME Trial Gets Underway
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QUELL-DME Trial Gets Underway

BioAge doses first participant in a Phase 2 trial of oral NLRP3 inhibitor BGE-102 for diabetic macular edema

9/23/2026 2 min read

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Clinical Scorecard: QUELL-DME Trial Gets Underway

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionDiabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Key MechanismsNLRP3 inflammasome inhibition, reduction of inflammatory processes
Target PopulationAdults with diabetic macular edema
Care SettingPhase 2 clinical trial

Key Highlights

  • First participant dosed in QUELL-DME trial
  • Evaluating BGE-102 as monotherapy and in combination with anti-VEGF therapy
  • Primary endpoint: change in best-corrected visual acuity at week 12
  • Approximately 180 participants to be enrolled
  • Topline results expected in the second half of 2027

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assessment of diabetic macular edema through visual acuity tests

Management

  • Consideration of BGE-102 as a treatment option in conjunction with standard anti-VEGF therapy

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular evaluation of best-corrected visual acuity and retinal parameters

Risks

  • Potential for vascular leakage and vision loss associated with DME

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adults diagnosed with diabetic macular edema

BGE-102 is a novel oral NLRP3 inhibitor with a well-tolerated profile

Clinical Best Practices

  • Monitor inflammatory biomarkers during treatment
  • Evaluate the need for adjunct therapies in DME management

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