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Efficacy of Aflibercept (Eylea®) on Choroidal Neovascularization (Type 3)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Type 3 Choroidal Neovascularization
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02320474
Lead Sponsor
Poitiers University Hospital
Brief Summary

This is a one-year pilot, interventional, prospective, single arm, non-randomized, multicentric (3 centers) controlled study that aims to evaluate the response of type 3 choroidal neovascularization to treatment by Aflibercept following a classic protocol.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males or females aged more than 50 years
  • Patients with type 3 choroidal neovascularization assessed on FA, ICG and OCT
  • Exudation on SD-OCT scans defined by intraretinal cysts or subretinal fluid.
  • Best Corrected Visual Acuity at inclusion between 24 and 78 letters (ETDRS)
  • Media clarity, pupillary dilation and patient cooperation sufficient to allow fundus photographs of adequate quality
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any contraindications as reported in the labelling of Aflibercept (Eylea®): Ocular or periocular infection, Active intraocular inflammation or Hypersensitivity.
  • Any previous history of intravitreal injections in the study eye for exudative AMD
  • Any secondary chorioretinal anastomosis due to retinal scar or fibrosis
  • Any history of vitrectomy
  • Media opacities preventing accurate imaging of the retina (cataract)
  • Any other retinal disorder possibly associated with type 3 CNV (epiretinal membrane, macular hole)
  • Confirmed intraocular pressure ≥25 mmHg or non-stable glaucoma.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AfliberceptAflibercept-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean change from baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA)52 weeks

Mean change from baseline in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) as measured by ETDRS letter score at 4 meters

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Poitiers University Hospital

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Poitiers, France

Polyclinic of POITIERS

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Poitiers, France

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