Treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) With Open-Label Anecortave Acetate (15mg.)

February 3, 2009 updated by: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Retinal Vein Occlusion is a blockage of the blood vessels that drain out of the retina. Complications of retinal vein occlusion which threaten vision include neovascularization(growth of new blood vessels)and macular edema ( accumulation of fluid "leaking" from abnormal blood vessels). Currently, the treatment of retinal vein occlusion is laser photocoagulation. This treatment has found to have limited use in this type of condition.Anecortave Acetate is being considered as an attempt to control the growth of the abnormal blood vessels.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2

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
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10021
        • Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Clinical diagnosis of patients Retinal Vein Occlusion.
  2. Patients must be 18 years of age or older to receive treatment.
  3. Visual acuity of 20/30 to 20/320 Study Eye on the ETDRS visual acuity chart.
  4. Visual acuity of 20/800 or better Fellow Eye on the ETDRS visual acuity chart.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patient with significantly compromised visual acuity in the study eye due to concomitant ocular conditions.
  2. Patients who have undergone intraocular surgery within last 2 months.
  3. Patient participating in any other investigational drug study.
  4. Use of an investigational drug or treatment related or unrelated to their condition within 30 days prior to receipt of study medication.
  5. Inability to obtain photographs to document CNV (including difficulty with venous access).
  6. Patient with significant liver disease or uremia.
  7. Patient with known adverse reaction to fluorescein and indocyanine green or iodine.
  8. Patient has a history of any medical condition which would preclude scheduled visits or completion of study.
  9. Patient has had insertion of scleral buckle in the study eye.
  10. Patient has received radiation treatment.
  11. Patient is on anticoagulant therapy with the exception of aspirin.
  12. Patient is pregnant or nursing.

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: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: anecortave acetate
anecortave acetate 15 mg. juxtascleral injection every 6 months for 24 months
Drug: Anecortave Acetate
ancortave acetate 15 mg. juxtascleral injection every 6 months for 24 months.
Other Names:
  • retaane

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
to investigate the use of anecortave acetate for treatment of retinal vein occlusion
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
mean change of VA (ETDRS) from baseline to 24 months
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

Collaborators

Alcon Research

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2002

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2007

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 4, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 3, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AA in RVO

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