ABVC BioPharma, Inc. announced that the Vitrargus(R) Phase II study at the Sydney Eye Hospital in New South Wales, Australia received ethical approval from the St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) on May 15, 2023. Early clinical studies indicate that Vitargus(R) has unique properties that could eliminate the need for patients to remain face-down after retinal detachment and vitreous hemorrhage surgery, as well as significantly improve patient comfort and visual acuity during the surgical recovery period compared to currently available products.

The objective of the Phase II study entitled "A Perspective Multi-Site Open-Label Randomized Controlled Clinical Investigation of the Safety and Effectiveness of ABV-1701 Ocular Endotamponade (OE)" is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Vitargus(R) for the treatment of uncomplicated retinal detachment when compared to the commonly used SF6 Gas OE. The Phase II study will enroll at least forty patients and will be conducted in both Australia and Thailand.