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Icon Bioscience completes enrollment in Phase I macular edema trial

This multi-site trial enrolled patients with cystoid macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion and post operative cataract surgery.

IBI-20089 is a drug product based on Icon Bioscience’s (IBI) proprietary Verisome drug delivery platform technology, which is said to be optimally suited for application in the ophthalmic market.

According to the company, IBI-20089 is designed to last up to one year with a single intravitreal injection. It is administered as a standard intravitreal injection without the need for additional devices or surgical procedures.

Vernon Wong, founder of Icon Bioscience, said: “We are pleased to have reached this important milestone. Our preliminary data confirms the safety and efficacy of our lead product, IBI-20089, as well as the versatility and flexibility of our underlying Verisome drug delivery technology.”