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se of subconjunctival Bevacizumab (Avastin) in treatment of corneal neovascularization non curable with standard protocols (topical and sistemic steroids). - ND

Conditions
Corneal neovascularization
MedDRA version: 9.1Level: LLTClassification code 10055665Term: Corneal neovascularisation
Registration Number
EUCTR2007-007787-25-IT
Lead Sponsor
AZIENDA OSPEDALIERA ARCISPEDALE S. MARIA NUOVA
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients of either sex.
2.Majors
3.Afflicted with corneal neovascularization resulting from corneal pathology (trauma, burn, caustication, keratitis e.g. Herpetic, pemphigus or ocular pemphigoid, neovascularization of corneal transplantation), non responding to topical treatment and such that to reduce significantly visual function and/or jeopardize new corneal transplantation.
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

1.Recent thrombo-embolic or ischemic occurrences (last 6 months).
2.Systemic hypertension not treated or not adequately controlled by therapy.
3.Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Main Objective: To prove the effectiveness of this treatment;Secondary Objective: To prove the persistance of results obtained in time (at least in 9 months of therapy or until new corneal transplantation);Primary end point(s): At least 15% reduction of areas of corneal neovascularization and/or 20% reduction of areas of corneal deterioration within the first three Avastin administerings
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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