Randomized Study of Photodynamic Therapy Using Dihematoporphyrin in Patients With Corneal Neovascularization

March 24, 2015 updated by: Medical College of Hampton Roads

OBJECTIVES:

I. Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of dihematoporphyrin derivative (DHP) in laser photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with corneal neovascularization.

II. Document the histopathologic mechanism of action in selected patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty following PDT therapy for corneal neovascularization.

III. Facilitate FDA product approval of DHP as a photosensitizing agent for laser treatment in these patients.

IV. Explore the use of this photosensitizer for ocular and cutaneous basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE:

This is a randomized, placebo controlled study.

Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 treatment arms:

Arm I: Patients receive topical dihematoporphyrin derivative (DHP) every 3 hours on days -3 and -2. Patients undergo laser surgery on day 0. After photodynamic (PDT) therapy, patients receive topical prednisolone phosphate four times a day for 90 days. Ninety days following PDT, patients may undergo corneal transplantation.

Arm II: Patients receive placebo topical gel and undergo sham laser surgery following arm I schedule, then receive topical prednisolone phosphate four times a day for 90 days. Patients may be crossed over to arm I if disease progression is observed.

Arm III: Patients receive a compressed 1 day schedule of DHP with 5 doses in the morning and then undergo laser surgery in the evening.

Patients are assessed on days 1, 7, 30, and 90 after PDT therapy.

Completion date provided represents the completion date of the grant per OOPD records

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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
    • Virginia
      • Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23507
        • Eastern Virginia Medical School

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

12 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

  • Histologically proven corneal neovascularization (CNV): Must have at least 1 quadrant of significant CNV, which is due to bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal keratitis; alkaline acid or hydrocarbon chemical burns; ocular trauma and injury; severe ocular surface disease; or previous surgery with complications such as corneal allograft rejection are eligible
  • No concurrent systemic steroids
  • No concurrent immunosuppressive therapy
  • Not pregnant or nursing; Negative pregnancy test; Fertile patients must use effective contraception; HIV negative; No rheumatoid arthritis; No congenital corneal scars; No active ocular infection or inflammation; No other active systemic collagen vascular disease; No uncontrolled glaucoma; No history of porphyrin allergies; Visual acuity of 20/400 or better in contralateral eye

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: Randomized

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Medical College of Hampton Roads

Collaborators

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Investigators

  • Study Chair: John D. Sheppard, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • Sheppard JD, Chames MA, Clarke KC, et al.: Argon laser photodynamic thrombosis of human corneal neovascularization utilizing intravenous dihematoporphyrin. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 35(4): 1350, 1994.
  • Chames MA, Sheppard JD, Mittal DC, et al.: A rabbit model for argon laser photodynamic therapy of corneal neovascularization utilizing topical dihematoporphyrin. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 36(1): 146, 1995.
  • Mittal DC, Chames MS, Sheppard JD, et al.: Distribution of dihematoporphyrin in rabbit cornea, iris, aqueous humor and plasma after topical intravenous administration. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 36(13): 2564, 1995.
  • Lattanzio F, Rusch A, Sheppard J, et al.: Documentation of corneal neovascularization by quantitative video fluorescein angiography. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 37: S546, 1996.
  • Cox KW, Sheppard JD, Lattanzio FA, et al.: Photodynamic therapy of corneal neovascularization using topical dihematoporphyrin ester. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 38: S512, 1997.
  • Williams PB, Sheppard JD, Chames MA, et al.: Distribution of dihematoporphyrin in rabbit cornea, iris, aqueous humor and serum after topical vs intravenous administration. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 35(10): 936, 1995.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 1994

Study Completion

September 1, 1998

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 1999

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 25, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2015

Last Verified

August 1, 2000

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/13380
  • EVMS-FDR001020

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