EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Raises Capital As It Advances Lead Product To Pivotal Study

Core Insights - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals has initiated its pivotal Phase 3 program for Duravyu (vorolanib intravitreal insert) targeting diabetic macular edema (DME), with first patient dosing expected in Q1 2026 [1] - DME is a significant cause of vision loss in diabetes patients, resulting from fluid leakage into the macula [1] Phase 3 Clinical Program Overview - The FDA has approved a pathway for DME consisting of two identical non-inferiority trials named "COMO" and "CAPRI," with redosing of Duravyu every six months [2] - Each trial will enroll around 240 patients, including both previously treated and treatment-naïve individuals, who will be randomly assigned to either a Duravyu 2.7mg arm or a 2mg aflibercept control arm [2] Primary Endpoint - The primary endpoint of the trials is the change from baseline in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at weeks 52 and 56, compared to the on-label 2mg aflibercept [3] Preclinical Data - New preclinical data indicates that vorolanib inhibits IL-6 mediated inflammation by blocking all Janus Kinase (JAK) receptors, in addition to its known effect on VEGF mediated vascular permeability [4] - IL-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine elevated in DME and wet AMD patients, contributing to vascular leakage and inflammation [5] Funding and Financials - EyePoint Pharmaceuticals has priced a public offering of 11 million shares at $12 each, along with pre-funded warrants for an additional 1.5 million shares at $11.999 per warrant, aiming for approximately $150 million in gross proceeds [6] - The proceeds will be utilized to advance the clinical development of Duravyu for wet AMD and DME, support earlier-stage pipeline initiatives, and for general corporate purposes [6] Stock Performance - As of the latest check, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals' stock is down 1.98% at $12.90 [7]