A Phase 2 Evaluation of Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema: Bevacizumab (Avastin)

NCT00336323 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 121

Last updated 2016-08-26

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Summary

This study will provide preliminary data on the dose and dose interval related effects of intravitreally administered Avastin on retinal thickness and visual acuity in subjects with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) to aid in planning a phase 3 trial.

In addition, this study will provide preliminary data on the safety of intravitreally administered Avastin in subjects with DME.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Laser Photocoagulation

Laser photocoagulation at baseline; If edema present at 12 weeks, can be treated with 2 intravitreal injections of 1.25 mg bevacizumab spaced 6 weeks apart

DRUG

Bevacizumab

1.25 mg intravitreal injection of bevacizumab at baseline and 6 weeks

DRUG

Bevacizumab

2.5 mg intravitreal injection of bevacizumab at baseline and 6 weeks

DRUG

Bevacizumab

1.25 mg intravitreal injection of bevacizumab at baseline (sham injection at 6 weeks)

DRUG

Bevacizumab

1.25 mg intravitreal injection of bevacizumab at baseline, laser photocoagulation at 3 weeks, and intravitreal injection of 1.25 mg bevacizumab at 6 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Eye Institute (NEI)

    collaborator NIH
  • Jaeb Center for Health Research

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ingrid U. Scott, M.D., M.P.H. · Penn State College of Medicine

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-06-30
Primary Completion
2006-11-30
Completion
2008-02-29

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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