Study of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for Persistent CRVO-associated Macular Edema Despite Prior Anti-VEGF Therapy

October 27, 2014 updated by: Tennessee Retina

Phase 4 Study of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for Recalcitrant Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Associated Macular Edema Despite Prior Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Therapy. (ARChiMEDES)

The purpose of this study is determine the number of patients with complete resolution of macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion following 6 monthly injections of Aflibercept.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Unknown

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Twenty (20) consented participant who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled to be followed for 6 months. All subjects will receive monthly 2.0 mg intravitreal aflibercept injections.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

The number of participants in a clinical study. The "anticipated" enrollment is the target number of participants that the researchers need for the study.
10

Phase

Phase

The stage of a clinical trial studying a drug or biological product, based on definitions developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The phase is based on the study's objective, the number of participants, and other characteristics. There are five phases: Early Phase 1 (formerly listed as Phase 0), Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4. Not Applicable is used to describe trials without FDA-defined phases, including trials of devices or behavioral interventions.
  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37203
        • Tennessee Retina, PC

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:A patient must meet the following criteria to be eligible for inclusion in the study:

  • Age >18 years
  • Documented macular edema following central retinal vein occlusion
  • Currently receiving treatment with intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy initiated at least 3 months months previously
  • Documented intravitreal treatment with ranibizumab 0.5 mg (at least 3 doses, each one month apart) or bevacizumab 1.25 mg (at least 3 doses, each one month apart)

  • Presence of persistent macular edema (defined as any of the following):

    • central foveal thickness (CFT) of > 300 microns by spectral-domain OCT
    • presence of any intraretinal or subretinal fluid
    • Receipt of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections more frequently than once per month
  • Willingness and ability to comply with clinic visits and study-related procedures
  • Ability to provide signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior vitrectomy in the study eye
  • Concurrent retinal vascular disease in the study eye that could compromise visual acuity or contribute to macular edema (e.g. diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration)

  • Any concurrent intraocular condition in the study eye (e.g. diabetic retinopathy, advanced glaucoma) that, in the opinion of the investigator, could either

    • require medical or surgical intervention during the 6-month study period to prevent or treat visual loss; or,
    • if allowed to progress untreated, contribute to loss of at least 2 Snellen equivalent lines of best corrected visual acuity over the 6 month study period
  • Active intraocular inflammation (grade trace or above) in the study eye, or history of idiopathic or autoimmune-associated uveitis in either eye
  • Current vitreous hemorrhage in the study eye
  • Active infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, or endophthalmitis in either eye
  • Intraocular surgery (including cataract surgery) in the study eye within 60 days preceding baseline
  • Systemic anti-VEGF treatment within the last 3 months prior to screening
  • Prior intravitreal aflibercept injection in the study eye
  • Macular laser photocoagulation within 4 months of screening
  • Intravitreal or periocular corticosteroid within 4 months of screening
  • Uncontrolled glaucoma in the study eye (defined as intraocular pressure ≥30 mmHg despite treatment with ocular antihypertensive medication)
  • Allergy to fluorescein, povidone iodine (Betadine) or aflibercept
  • Participation in a study of an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to potential enrollment into the study
  • Patients with cognitive dysfunction such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease or any other neuro-degenerative disorder.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women

  • Sexually active men* or women of childbearing potential** who are unwilling to practice adequate contraception during the study (adequate contraceptive measures include stable use of oral contraceptives or other prescription pharmaceutical contraceptives for 2 or more menstrual cycles prior to screening; intrauterine device; bilateral tubal ligation; vasectomy; condom plus contraceptive sponge, foam, or jelly, or diaphragm plus contraceptive sponge, foam, or jelly)

    • Contraception is not required for men with documented vasectomy. **Postmenopausal women must be amenorrheic for at least 12 months in order not to be considered of child bearing potential. Pregnancy testing and contraception are not required for women with documented hysterectomy or tubal ligation.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: NA
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
EXPERIMENTAL: Aflibercept 2.0mg
Single arm - Intravitreal Aflibercept 2.0mg, 0.05 milliliters, monthly for 6 months.
Drug: Aflibercept
Monthly 2.0mg Aflibercept Intravitreal Injection
Other Names:
  • Eylea
  • VEGF-Trap

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Complete anatomic resolution of macular edema following central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) as measured by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Time Frame: From baseline to Month 6
From baseline to Month 6

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Extent of reduction in macular thickness
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6
Extent of reduction in macular volume
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6
Mean change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA)
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6
Proportion of patients with gain or loss of 5, 10, and 15 letters in BCVA
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6
Number and severity of adverse events
Time Frame: 6 month-period
6 month-period

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Effect on macular leakage using fluorescein angiogram (FA)
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6
Effect on peripheral retinal non-perfusion
Time Frame: Month 6
Month 6

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Tennessee Retina

Collaborators

Collaborators

An organization other than the sponsor that provides support for a clinical study. This support may include activities related to funding, design, implementation, data analysis, or reporting.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Franco M Recchia, MD, Tennessee Retina, PC

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
June 1, 2013

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

Primary Completion

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January 1, 2016

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
March 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 16, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 16, 2013

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

First Posted

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May 20, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

Last Update Posted

The most recent date on which changes to a study record were made available on ClinicalTrials.gov. There may be a delay between when the changes were submitted to ClinicalTrials.gov by the study's sponsor or investigator (the last update submitted date) and the last update posted date.
October 29, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

The most recent date on which the study sponsor or investigator submitted changes to a study record that are consistent with National Library of Medicine (NLM) quality control (QC) review criteria. It is the responsibility of the sponsor or investigator to ensure that the study record is consistent with the NLM QC review criteria.
October 27, 2014

Last Verified

Last Verified

The most recent date on which the study sponsor or investigator confirmed the information about a clinical study on ClinicalTrials.gov as accurate and current. If a study with a recruitment status of recruiting; not yet recruiting; or active, not recruiting has not been confirmed within the past 2 years, the study's recruitment status is shown as unknown.
October 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • VGFT-OD-1313 (OTHER: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals)

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