This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of AKST4290 administered at a total daily dose (TDD) of 800 mg daily (400 mg twice daily [b.i.d.]) compared with placebo over a 24-week dosing period in participants with moderately severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy to severe NPDR.~Participants will be enrolled and allocated to 1 of 2 treatment arms in a 2:1 randomization scheme (AKST4290: placebo). Participants will receive treatment for a total of 24 weeks with either AKST4290 800 mg daily (400 mg b.i.d.) in Arm 1 or placebo (matching tablets) in Arm 2
A Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Oral AKST4290 in Participants with Moderately Severe to Severe Diabetic Retinopathy (CAPRI).