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Dosing Strategy of Intravitreal Ranibizumab for Pathological Myopia Choroidal Neovascularization

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Choroidal Neovascularization
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03042871
Lead Sponsor
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy (times of injection, change of visual acuity and Cva/ I) and safety (macular visual function and choroidal thickness) of different dosing of ranibizumab intravitreal injection (1+PRN vs. 3+PRN) in treating with pathological myopia choroidal neovascularization (PM-CNV).

Detailed Description

PM is a common disease in east asia, while PM-CNV affect 5%-10% PM patients.PM-CNV has specific characteristics, including small dimensions and limited exudative manifestations comparing with age-related macular degeneration. However, treatment regimen and re-treatment criteria follow the PrONTO protocol. The question of the optimal dose and treatment regimen in myopic CNV management is still unresolved. There is no unequivocal evidence suggesting hat PRN treatment is more effective than a loading phase followed by an as-needed variable dosage regimen.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  • older then 18 years old
  • refractive error ≥ -6.0 diopters or axial length ≥ 26.0mm
  • active CNV due to high myopic which is the only reason cause visual loss confirmed by fluorescein fundus angiography
  • BCVA ≥ 24.0 and ≤73 letters at a starting distance of 4 meters using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study visual acuity chart.
Exclusion Criteria
  • history of (a) stroke,(b) laser photocoagulation involved macular area in study eye, (c) intraocular treatment with corticosteroids or intraocular surgery or anti vascular endothelial growth factor or verteporfin photodynamic therapy within 6 months in study eye, or (d) hypersensitivity to ranibizumab or fluorescein
  • presence of active infectious disease or confirmed intraocular pressure ≥ 21.0 mmHg
  • pregnant or nursing women
  • uncontrolled high blood pressure ≥ 150/90 mmHg or uncontrolled fasting blood glucose ≥ 7 mmol/L

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group A0.5mg intravitreal ranibizumabGroup A included 30 patients treated with one 0.5mg intravitreal ranibizumab injection. All patients were followed monthly for 12 months with additional injections performed as needed.
Group B0.5mg intravitreal ranibizumabGroup B included 30 patients treated with three monthly 0.5mg intravitreal ranibizumab injections. All patients were followed monthly for 12 months with additional injections performed as needed.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Injection Number12 months

Total IRV injection number

Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA)Change from baseline to 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Retinal sensitivities on microperimetryBaseline and monthly after enrollment from baseline up to 12 months
Electrical response densities in the foveal on multifocal electroretinogramBaseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment.
Alterations of optic coherence tomography angiographyBaseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment.
Retinal thickness on optic coherence tomographyBaseline and monthly after enrollment up to 12 months.
Leakage in lesion on fluorescein fundus angiographyBaseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after enrollment.
Fixation stability on microperimetryBaseline and monthly after enrollment from baseline up to 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ZhongShan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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