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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) - Directed PDT Triple Therapy

Phase 4
Withdrawn
Conditions
Exudative Age Related Macular Degeneration
Interventions
Device: Photodynamic laser treatment (PDT)
Registration Number
NCT04075136
Lead Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brief Summary

Optical Coherent Tomography Angiography (OCTA)-Directed PDT Triple Therapy for Treatment-Naïve Patients with Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) versus Standard of Care Anti-VEGF Monotherapy

Detailed Description

This study is a 48 week, single center, randomized controlled clinical trial. Approximately 150 subjects will be randomized into three separate arms. This study compares the efficacy of standard of care Lucentis (ranibizumab) monotherapy versus OCTA-Directed PDT Triple Therapy with Lucentis (ranibizumab), PDT with Visudyne (verteporfin), and Triescence (triamcinolone acetonide) in treatment-naïve patients with Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration. OCTA-Directed PDT Double Therapy with Lucentis (ranibizumab) and PDT with Visudyne (verteporfin) will also be tested to confirm the hypothesis that steroids are necessary.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Willing to give written informed consent
  • Willing and able to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study.
  • Presence of Exudative ARMD with evidence of choroidal neovascularization: type 1, 2, and/or 3 on spectral domain OCT, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiogram and optical coherent tomography angiography
  • Visual Acuity of 20/25 to 20/400 at screening and baseline visits using an autorefractor or Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study
  • Intraocular pressure less than or equal to 25mmHG
  • Females of childbearing potential that are willing to use medically acceptable methods of birth control.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Exudation maculopathies without drusen
  • Previous treatment with macular photocoagulation, anti-VEGF medication or PDT with Visudyne
  • Myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident within the last 6 weeks
  • Previous vitrectomy
  • Optic neuropathy
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Traction maculopathies
  • Allergies to fluorescein and indocyanine, dilating agents or anti-VEGF medications
  • Have received previous treatment for ARMD
  • Any uncontrolled condition or illness that in the opinion of the investigator makes the subject unsuitable for the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm B: Lucentis & PDT LaserPhotodynamic laser treatment (PDT)A one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence.
Arm C: Lucentis, PDT Laser and TriescensePhotodynamic laser treatment (PDT)A one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence and an intravitreal injection of 0.5ml-2mg Triescence at the time of PDT treatment.
Arm C: Lucentis, PDT Laser and TriescenseTriamcinolone AcetonideA one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence and an intravitreal injection of 0.5ml-2mg Triescence at the time of PDT treatment.
Arm C: Lucentis, PDT Laser and TriescenseverteporfinA one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence and an intravitreal injection of 0.5ml-2mg Triescence at the time of PDT treatment.
Arm A: LucentisRanibizumabA standard of care treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis given every 4 weeks for 48 weeks.
Arm B: Lucentis & PDT LaserRanibizumabA one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence.
Arm B: Lucentis & PDT LaserverteporfinA one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence.
Arm C: Lucentis, PDT Laser and TriescenseRanibizumabA one time treatment of 0.05ml/0.5mg Lucentis in combination with PDT laser administered at half-fluence and an intravitreal injection of 0.5ml-2mg Triescence at the time of PDT treatment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of subretinal exudation resolution6 months

The percentage of subretinal exudation resolution

Percentage of intraretinal exudation resolution6 months

The percentage of intraretinal exudation resolution

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of intraretinal exudation resolution12 months

Intraretinal exudation resolution

Percentage of subretinal exudation resolution12 months

Subretinal exudation resolution

Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA)12 months

Best corrected visual acuity

Duration of treatment effectUp to 6 months

Duration of treatment effect

Foveal thickness12 Months

Measured using Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wake Forest Health Sciences

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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