Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab in Diabetic Macular Edema: Two-Year Results From the Phase 3 YOSEMITE and RHINE Trials
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Authors: Geoff Williams, Philip J. Ferrone, Charles C. Wykoff, Ramin Tadayoni, Zdenka Haskova, David Silverman, Jane Ives, Karen Basu, Hugh Lin.
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Purpose: Faricimab is a bispecific antibody designed to inhibit Ang-2 and VEGF-A, promote vascular stability, and improve outcomes in DME. The YOSEMITE and RHINE trials investigate the efficacy, safety, and durability of faricimab versus aflibercept in patients with DME.
Study Design: YOSEMITE (NCT03622580, N = 940) and RHINE (NCT03622593, N = 951) are randomized, double-masked, active comparator-controlled, 100-week trials.
Methods: Patients were randomized to FAR 6 mg Q8W, FAR 6 mg per protocol-driven personalized treatment interval (PTI), or aflibercept (AFL) 2 mg Q8W.
Results: The primary endpoint was met; mean 1-year BCVA gains with FAR Q8W (10.7 and 11.8 letters in YOSEMITE and RHINE) or FAR PTI (11.6 and 10.8 letters) were noninferior to AFL Q8W (10.9 and 10.3 letters). Anatomic outcomes (CST, fluid) favored FAR. At week 52, > 50% of the FAR PTI arm were on Q16W dosing; > 70% were on ≥Q12W dosing. Case examples will be presented. FAR was well tolerated; no reported vasculitis/occlusive retinitis. Please note that the two-year results will be presented at this meeting. These data are expected to be available by the end-of 2021. The below abstract reflects the results of the 1-year studies and will be updated accordingly.
Conclusions: The phase 3 YOSEMITE and RHINE trials examined the efficacy, safety, and durability of faricimab in patients with DME. At 1 year, treatment with faricimab was noninferior to aflibercept for gains in BCVA and offered anatomic improvements and potential for extended dosing to Q16W. Faricimab was well tolerated, with low rates of intraocular inflammation and no cases of vasculitis or occlusive retinitis reported.