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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Promising ROd-cone DYstrophy Gene therapY

A Phase I/II Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of a Single Subretinal Administration of SPVN06 Gene Therapy in Subjects With Rod-Cone Dystrophy (RCD) Due to a Mutation in the RHO, PDE6A, or PDE6B Gene

Promising ROd-cone DYstrophy Gene therapY (NCT05748873) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Retinitis Pigmentosa, sponsored by SparingVision. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a two-step, multicenter, Phase I/II study including an open-label dose-escalation phase (Step 1) and a three-arm, controlled, double-masked, randomized extension phase (Step 2), in subjects with advanced RCD due to a mutation in the RHO, PDE6A, or PDE6B gene.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Retinitis Pigmentosa, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 33 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: Subjects will be eligible to participate in this study only if all the following criteria apply: 1. Able to give signed willing to sign a consent form and comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in the willing to sign a consent form form (ICF) and in the protocol. 2. Age ≥18 years at the time of ICF signature. 3. Subjects of either gender previously diagnosed with advanced RCD due to biallelic mutations in the rod cGMP phosphodiesterase 6 beta (PDE6B) or rod cGMP phosphodiesterase alpha (PDE6A) genes, or due to a monoallelic dominant mutation in the rhodopsin (RHO) gene. The genotyping results must be documented before the initiation of the Screening Visit. Subjects should be retested by the investigator if their genotyping tests were not performed within the 7 previous years, or if they were not performed by an accredited laboratory. In this case, the screening period can be prolonged for 2 additional weeks to allow time to generate genotyping results. 4. Advanced stage is defined as a stage of the natural history of the disease where both distance visual acuity and visual field are affected in both eyes. Substages within the advanced stage are defined as follows (monocular measurements, horizontal axis of isopter III4e for the visual field): - Severe stage is defined by both a BCVA below or equal to 20/200 and above or equal to 20/800, and a visual field below or equal to 20 degrees (subjects of Cohorts 1 to 3) - Intermediate stage is defined by both a BCVA below or equal to 20/40 and above 20/200, and a visual field below or equal to 20 degrees (subjects of Cohorts 4 to 6) 5. For subjects with severe advanced RCD enrolled in Step 1 only, the difference in visual acuity between the two eyes of a given subject should be equal to or below 0.3 logarithm of the minimal angle (LogMAR) (≤3 ETDRS lines), with a tolerance margin of 3 ETDRS letters. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: Subjects will be eligible to participate in this study only if all the following criteria apply: 1. Able to give signed informed consent and comply with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in the protocol. 2. Age ≥18 years at the time of ICF signature. 3. Subjects of either gender previously diagnosed with advanced RCD due to biallelic mutations in the rod cGMP phosphodiesterase 6 beta (PDE6B) or rod cGMP phosphodiesterase alpha (PDE6A) genes, or due to a monoallelic dominant mutation in the rhodopsin (RHO) gene. The genotyping results must be documented before the initiation of the Screening Visit. Subjects should be retested by the investigator if their genotyping tests were not performed within the 7 previous years, or if they were not performed by an accredited laboratory. In this case, the screening period can be prolonged for 2 additional weeks to allow time to generate genotyping results. 4. Advanced stage is defined as a stage of the natural history of the disease where both distance visual acuity and visual field are affected in both eyes. Substages within the advanced stage are defined as follows (monocular measurements, horizontal axis of isopter III4e for the visual field): * Severe stage is defined by both a BCVA below or equal to 20/200 and above or equal to 20/800, and a visual field below or equal to 20 degrees (subjects of Cohorts 1 to 3) * Intermediate stage is defined by both a BCVA below or equal to 20/40 and above 20/200, and a visual field below or equal to 20 degrees (subjects of Cohorts 4 to 6) 5. For subjects with severe advanced RCD enrolled in Step 1 only, the difference in visual acuity between the two eyes of a given subject should be equal to or below 0.3 logarithm of the minimal angle (LogMAR) (≤3 ETDRS lines), with a tolerance margin of 3 ETDRS letters. 6. Clinical diagnosis of RCD based on past medical and family history, mid-peripheral visual field dysfunction, photopsia, night blindness (nyctalopia), and fundoscopic appearance (including but not restricted to bone spicule pigmentation, attenuation of the retinal vessels, and waxy pallor of the optic nerve). 7. Diagnosis of RCD is confirmed on prior full-field ERG (any previously performed ERG is acceptable). 8. Documented preservation of cone inner and outer segments considered good enough by the investigator for the subject to be included in the study. 9. Negative serum pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential (please refer to Schedule of Assessments for details). 10. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and men and/or their partner(s) of childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective contraceptive method. This applies to the time period between ICF signature and 12 months after SPVN06 subretinal injection SRI (i.e., no longer applicable to subjects of Cohort 4 after randomization). The definition of highly effective contraceptive methods follows CTFG recommendations. Highly effective contraceptive methods are limited to: * Combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation: * Oral * Intravaginal * Transdermal * Progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation: * Oral * Injectable * Implantable * Intrauterine device (IUD) * Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) * Bilateral tubal occlusion * Vasectomized partner * Sexual abstinence 11. Subjects must be affiliated to a health security system, if they are included in a clinical site based in France (per law). 12. No out-of-range values for clinical laboratory tests, however, if outside, must be considered as non-clinically relevant by the investigator using a multidisciplinary approach and compatible with a participation in the clinical study. 13. 12-lead electrocardiogram within normal limits, however, when outside, must be documented by the investigator using a multidisciplinary approach as not clinically relevant and compatible with a participation in the clinical study. Nota bene: This criterion of eligibility is only applicable to subjects assigned to a treatment cohort (Cohorts 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6), and is not required to authorize randomization in Step 2. 14. Physical examination without any clinical findings of clinical relevance (per medical/anesthesia staffs judgment) that could compromise participation in the clinical study or could affect the collection and/or evaluation of the study parameters. The findings of clinical relevance considered as contraindications to SPVN06 treatment include, but are not limited to, pulmonary pathology such as COPD, asthma, cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure or valve disease, renal issues such as renal insufficiency and endocrine issues such as diabetes. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects are not eligible to participate in this study if any of the following criteria apply: 1. Subjects with prior administration of any gene therapy or any previous treatment with stem cell therapy for ocular or non-ocular disease. 2. Subjects participating in another clinical trial and receiving an investigational medicinal product (IMP) within 5 half-lives or 90 days prior to the injection of SPVN06. 3. Subjects with RCD due to any mutation in genes other than those listed in the inclusion criteria. 4. Subjects with systemic disease or other pathology not related to their diagnosis of RCD, and whose symptoms or associated treatments may affect vision, for example cancers or pathology of the central nervous system. 5. Subjects with narrow irido-corneal angles or any other medical situation contraindicating pupillary dilation. 6. Subjects known to be allergic to any of the delivery vehicle constituents or to any other drugs planned to be used during the clinical study. 7. Subjects with known allergies to corticosteroids, or who will be unable to tolerate the corticosteroid regimen as described in the protocol 8. Subjects with systemic disease or other medical or psychiatric conditions that preclude safe participation in the study. 9. Subjects receiving immunosuppressive therapies, other than the immune modulating regimen described in this protocol, or any other therapy known to influence the immune system including but not limited to steroid implants, cytostatics, interferons, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-binding proteins, drugs acting on immunophilins, or antibodies with known impact on the immune system. 10. Subjects of reproductive potential unwilling to use effective contraception starting right after ICF signature and for 12 months after SPVN06 SRI (i.e., no longer applicable to subjects of Cohort 4 after randomization). 11. Subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 12. Subjects who are unwilling or unable (based on the investigator's judgment) to comply with the study protocol. 13. Subjects with any condition that would not allow them to complete follow-up examinations during the study and, in the opinion of the investigator, would make them unsuitable for the study. 14. Subjects positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other systemic immunocompromising disease. 15. Subjects who have undergone, within 6 months before inclusion, any significant ocular surgery (per investigator's judgment) that could interfere with the evaluation of SPVN06 study objectives. 16. Presence of eye disorders that could interfere with the assessment of visual acuity and/or any other ocular assessments, including SD-OCT, during the study. 17. Presence of any systemic or ocular diseases, other than non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa (RP), that can cause vision loss. 18. Prior vitrectomy or vitreomacular surgery. 19. Presence of vitreomacular adhesion or traction, epiretinal membrane macular pucker or macular hole, evident by ophthalmoscopy and/or SD-OCT examinations and assessed by the investigator to significantly affect central vision. 20. Current evidence of retinal detachment assessed by the investigator to significantly affect central vision. 21. Active ocular inflammation or recurrent history of idiopathic or autoimmune-associated uveitis. 22. Subjects with presence of any suspected or active ocular or periocular infection (conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, endophthalmitis). 23. Subjects with history of glaucoma. 24. Subjects with uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP). 25. Subjects with active cancer or currently receiving any therapy for cancer treatment. 26. Subjects with any history of ocular malignancy. 27. Subjects with a clinically significant cardiac disease on routine clinical examination (history, physical examination), or known congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, clinically significant valvular heart disease, clinically significant cardiac rhythm or conduction abnormalities. 28. Subjects with unstable/uncontrolled hypertension, defined by national recommendations. 29. Subjects with pulmonary dysfunction or severe obstructive pulmonary disease. 30. Subjects with active tuberculosis. 31. Subjects with liver or renal insufficiency. 32. Subjects with unstable endocrine disease, including unstable diabetes or thyroid disease. 33. Subjects with active Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. 34. Subjects with clinically active infection of herpetic diseases, including herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) or EBV. 35. Subjects with known history of ocular infection with herpes simplex virus. 36. Subjects with active (extraocular) infection (requiring or not the prolonged or chronic use of antimicrobial agents). 37. Immunocompromised subjects with previous solid organ or bone marrow transplant. 38. Subjects who receive a live vaccine less than 4 weeks prior to SPVN06 injection 39. Subjects who were infected by COVID-19 less than 2 weeks prior to SPVN06 injection. 40. Subjects who have recently received (less than 4 weeks) or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. 41. Incapacitated subjects, as defined by national laws.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

SPVN06

AAV-RdCVF-RdCVFL

Locations (6)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Mass Eye and Ear
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Casey Eye Institute
Portland, Oregon, United States
UPMC Eye Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Retina Foundation of the Southwest
Dallas, Texas, United States
CHNO XV-XX Paris - CIC 1423
Paris, France

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05748873), the sponsor (SparingVision), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05748873 clinical trial studying?

This is a two-step, multicenter, Phase I/II study including an open-label dose-escalation phase (Step 1) and a three-arm, controlled, double-masked, randomized extension phase (Step 2), in subjects with advanced RCD due to a mutation in the RHO, PDE6A, or PDE6B gene. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05748873?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05748873?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05748873. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05748873. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.