Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline 2025: MOA, ROA, FDA-Approved Drugs, and Clinical Trial Progress Assessment by DelveInsight
' Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Insight, 2025" report by DelveInsight outlines comprehensive insights into the present clinical development scenario and growth prospects across the Diabetic Macular Edema Market.
The Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline report embraces in-depth commercial and clinical assessment of the pipeline products from the pre-clinical developmental phase to the marketed phase. The report also covers a detailed description of the drug, including the mechanism of action of the drug, clinical studies, NDA approvals (if any), and product development activities comprising the technology, collaborations, mergers acquisition, funding, designations, and other product-related details.
Some of the key takeaways from the Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Report:
Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Diabetic Macular Edema treatment therapies with a considerable amount of success over the years.
Diabetic Macular Edema companies working in the treatment market are Eluminex BioSciences, Ocugen, Innovent biologics, Curacle, GlaxoSmithKline, Exonate Limited, Ocuphire Pharma, Unity Biotechnology, Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc., Mylan, Kodiak Sciences, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Oxurion, Novartis, YD Life Science, Allegro, Opthalmics/Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others, are developing therapies for the Diabetic Macular Edema treatment
Emerging Diabetic Macular Edema therapies in the different phases of clinical trials are- EB-102, OCU200, IBI324, CU06-1004, GSK-2798745, EXN407, APX3330, UBX1325, AG-73305, MYL-1701P, KSI-301, BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab), VABYSMO (faricimab), KSI-301, ADVM-022, GB-102, THR-149, LKA651, YD-312, Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib), Xipere (CLS-TA), KVD001, and others are expected to have a significant impact on the Diabetic Macular Edema market in the coming years.
In March 2025, Unity Biotechnology reported topline results from its Phase 2b ASPIRE clinical trial evaluating intravitreal UBX1325 in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) who continued to experience poor vision despite prior anti-VEGF therapy. The trial data includes outcomes for all participants through 24 weeks and most through 36 weeks. ASPIRE (NCT06011798) is a multi-center, randomized, double-masked, active-controlled Phase 2b study. A total of 52 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either 10 μg of UBX1325 or 2 mg of aflibercept every 8 weeks for six months following randomization.
In March 2025, Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on gene therapies for blindness-related conditions, announced that the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has reviewed safety data from the first cohort in the dose-escalation phase of its Phase 1 OCU200 clinical trial. Based on this evaluation, the DSMB has given the green light to begin dosing the second cohort. OCU200 is an innovative fusion protein combining tumstatin and transferrin, being developed as a potential therapy for diabetic macular edema (DME).
In February 2025, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), focused on developing innovative therapies for serious retinal diseases, has shared promising six-month data from its ongoing Phase 2 VERONA trial of DURAVYU™ (vorolanib intravitreal insert). This investigational, sustained-release treatment utilizes the company's proprietary bioerodible Durasert E™ platform to deliver the selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor, vorolanib. The study successfully met its primary endpoint by significantly delaying the need for supplemental injections compared to the aflibercept control group in both DURAVYU dosage arms. Notably, patients experienced sustained visual improvement and anatomical stability, with no serious ocular or systemic adverse events related to DURAVYU. At week 24, the 2.7mg dose group achieved a +7.1 letter improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and a 76-micron decrease in central subfield thickness (CST), with 73% of patients avoiding supplemental injections versus 50% in the aflibercept group. These results highlight DURAVYU's strong therapeutic promise for treating severe retinal conditions.
In January 2025, Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology firm focused on developing cutting-edge gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines, has announced that the first patient has been successfully dosed in its Phase 1 clinical trial of OCU200, a potential treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME).
Diabetic Macular Edema Overview
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It occurs when the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, swells due to the accumulation of fluid. DME is a type of diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can affect individuals with diabetes.
Emerging Diabetic Macular Edema Drugs Under Different Phases of Clinical Development Include:
EB-102: Eluminex BioSciences
OCU200: Ocugen
IBI324: Innovent biologics
CU06-1004: Curacle
GSK-2798745: GlaxoSmithKline
EXN407: Exonate Limited
APX3330: Ocuphire Pharma
UBX1325: Unity Biotechnology
AG-73305: Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc.
MYL-1701P: Mylan
KSI-301: Kodiak Sciences
BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab): Novartis
VABYSMO (faricimab): Roche
KSI-301: Kodiak Sciences
ADVM-022: Adverum Biotechnologies
GB-102: Graybug Vision
THR-149: Oxurion
LKA651: Novartis
YD-312: YD Life Science
Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib): Allegro Opthalmics/Bausch Health
Xipere (CLS-TA): Clearside Biomedical
KVD001: KalVista Pharmaceuticals
Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Therapeutics Assessment
Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Product Type
Diabetic Macular Edema By Stage and Product Type
Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Route of Administration
Diabetic Macular Edema By Stage and Route of Administration
Diabetic Macular Edema Assessment by Molecule Type
Diabetic Macular Edema by Stage and Molecule Type
DelveInsight's Diabetic Macular Edema Report covers around products under different phases of clinical development like
Late-stage products (Phase III)
Mid-stage products (Phase II)
Early-stage product (Phase I)
Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates
Discontinued & Inactive candidates
Route of Administration
Further Diabetic Macular Edema product details are provided in the report. Download the Diabetic Macular Edema pipeline report to learn more about the emerging Diabetic Macular Edema therapies
Some of the key companies in the Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutics Market include:
Key companies developing therapies for Diabetic Macular Edema are - Oxurion, Ocuphire Pharma, YD Life Science, Unity Biotechnology, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Allegro Opthalmics, Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others.
Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Analysis:
The Diabetic Macular Edema pipeline report provides insights into
The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same.
It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment.
Diabetic Macular Edema key companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects.
Diabetic Macular Edema Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type.
Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Diabetic Macular Edema market.
The report is built using data and information traced from the researcher's proprietary databases, company/university websites, clinical trial registries, conferences, SEC filings, investor presentations, and featured press releases from company/university websites and industry-specific third-party sources, etc.
Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Market Drivers
Growing Prevalence of diabetes, development of novel therapies, investment in Research and Development activities are some of the important factors that are fueling the Diabetic Macular Edema Market.
Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Market Barriers
However, high medical cost, lack of approved therapies and other factors are creating obstacles in the Diabetic Macular Edema Market growth.
Scope of Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Drug Insight
Coverage: Global
Key Diabetic Macular Edema Companies: Eluminex BioSciences, Ocugen, Innovent biologics, Curacle, GlaxoSmithKline, Exonate Limited, Ocuphire Pharma, Unity Biotechnology, Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc., Mylan, Kodiak Sciences, Novartis, Roche, Kodiak Sciences, Adverum Biotechnologies, Graybug Vision, Oxurion, Novartis, YD Life Science, Allegro, Opthalmics/Bausch Health, Clearside Biomedical, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, and others
Key Diabetic Macular Edema Therapies: EB-102, OCU200, IBI324, CU06-1004, GSK-2798745, EXN407, APX3330, UBX1325, AG-73305, MYL-1701P, KSI-301, BEOVU (RTH258; brolucizumab), VABYSMO (faricimab), KSI-301, ADVM-022, GB-102, THR-149, LKA651, YD-312, Luminate (ALG-1001, Risuteganib), Xipere (CLS-TA), KVD001, and others
Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutic Assessment: Diabetic Macular Edema current marketed and Diabetic Macular Edema emerging therapies
Diabetic Macular Edema Market Dynamics: Diabetic Macular Edema market drivers and Diabetic Macular Edema market barriers
Table of Contents
1. Diabetic Macular Edema Report Introduction
2. Diabetic Macular Edema Executive Summary
3. Diabetic Macular Edema Overview
4. Diabetic Macular Edema- Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment
5. Diabetic Macular Edema Pipeline Therapeutics
6. Diabetic Macular Edema Late Stage Products (Phase II/III)
7. Diabetic Macular Edema Mid Stage Products (Phase II)
8. Diabetic Macular Edema Early Stage Products (Phase I)
9. Diabetic Macular Edema Preclinical Stage Products
10. Diabetic Macular Edema Therapeutics Assessment
11. Diabetic Macular Edema Inactive Products
12. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis
13. Diabetic Macular Edema Key Companies
14. Diabetic Macular Edema Key Products
15. Diabetic Macular Edema Unmet Needs
16 . Diabetic Macular Edema Market Drivers and Barriers
17. Diabetic Macular Edema Future Perspectives and Conclusion
18. Diabetic Macular Edema Analyst Views
19. Appendix
20. About DelveInsight
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Inactive Products Diabetes Key Companies Diabetes Key Products Diabetes- Unmet Needs Diabetes- Market Drivers and Barriers Diabetes- Future Perspectives and Conclusion Diabetes Analyst Views Diabetes Key Companies Appendix About Us DelveInsight is a leading healthcare-focused market research and consulting firm that provides clients with high-quality market intelligence and analysis to support informed business decisions. With a team of experienced industry experts and a deep understanding of the life sciences and healthcare sectors, we offer customized research solutions and insights to clients across the globe. Connect with us to get high-quality, accurate, and real-time intelligence to stay ahead of the growth curve.
