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Proliferative Diabetic RetinopathyPhase 4NCT01854593

Prospective Randomized Controlled Study of Intravitreal Injection of Bevacizumab for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

A Phase 4 study testing Bevacizumab and Vitrectomy in people with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Traction Retinal Detachment, run by Nihon University at 1 site in Japan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

We hypothesized that to reduce the adverse effects of intravitreal bevacizumab on ocular tissue and whole body, intravitreal injection of a low concentration of bevacizumab and conducting vitrectomy shortly after the injection is useful. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
What is being tested?
Bevacizumab and Vitrectomy
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
69 participants
Where
1 siteJapan
Study dates
May 2012to Mar 2014
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Clinical diagnosis of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)
  • Indicated for vitrectomy

Who cannot join

  • History of intraocular surgery, intravitreal injection of drugs or sub-Tenon injection of steroids or retinal photocoagulation within 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Japan1 site
  • Surugadai Nihon University Hospital

    Tokyo, 101-8309

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Randomized Controlled Study of Intravitreal Injection of 0.16 mg Bevacizumab One Day Before Surgery for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

We hypothesized that to reduce the adverse effects of intravitreal bevacizumab on ocular tissue and whole body, intravitreal injection of a low concentration of bevacizumab and conducting vitrectomy shortly after the injection is useful. In the present prospective, double-masked, randomized, controlled study, we aimed to verify the usefulness of intravitreal injection of 0.16 mg/0.05 ml bevacizumab one day before conducting vitrectomy for PDR.

Read the detailed description

Early postoperative hemorrhage in proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) patients is a major complication. Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has reported to reduce vitreous hemorrhage. Recently, numerous reports have shown the efficacy of reducing neovascularization activity before vitrectomy by preoperative intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents. When intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) injection is used as an adjunct therapy, a shortterm effect is needed. Because it is reported some adverse events caused by bevacizumab injection. Hattori et al reported intravitreal injection of 0.16 mg/0.05 ml bevacizumab in PDR patients marked blockage of intravitreal VEGF concentrations in the pilot study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate low dose of intravitreal bevacizumab as a preoperative adjunct therapy reduce the postoperative vitreous hemorrhage. This study involves PDR patients who underwent vitrectomy between May 2012 and August 2013 at Surugadai Hospital of Nihon University. The risks to participants are accompanied by the intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (especially the possibility of endophthalmitis and thromboembolic events).

Between June 2012 and August 2013, one investigator (AM) randomized PDR patients with an indication for primary 25-gauge vitrectomy into a sham group and an IVB group. One day after injection, three surgeons except AM conducted the surgeries. Vitreous samples were collected at the start of surgery, and intraoperative and postoperative complications were evaluated.

Being tested
Bevacizumab, Vitrectomy, Sham injection
Medical subject headings
Vitreous Hemorrhage

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BevacizumabDrug

    Also called Avastin

    0.16 mg/0.05 ml bevacizumab (single injection on 1 day before operation)

  • VitrectomyProcedure or surgery

    vitrectomy of 25 gauge system.

  • Sham injectionDevice

    Sham injection one day before vitrectomy

Study groups in NCT01854593
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Bevacizumab injection and vitrectomyActive comparator0.16 mg/0.05 ml bevacizumab intravitreal injection one day before vitrectomy.
Receives: Drug: Bevacizumab; Procedure: Vitrectomy
Sham injection and vitrectomySham comparatorSham injection one day before vitrectomy.
Receives: Procedure: Vitrectomy; Device: Sham injection

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Reoperation

    Vitreoretinal reoperation due to recurrent vitreous hemorrhage.

    Measured: 1 month

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Intra Operative Hemorrhage

    Calculate the number of coagulators for the intra operative hemorrhage.

    Measured: End of the surgery.

  2. Postoperative Vitreous Hemorrhage.

    Postoperative vitreous hemorrhage that is permitted within 4 weeks after surgery.

    Measured: 1 month

  3. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Concentration in Vitreous

    Vascular endothelial growth factor concentration in vitreous at the start of vitrectomy.

    Measured: Start of surgery.

  4. Endolaser Photocoagulation

    Number of intraoperative endolaser photocoagulation.

    Measured: End of surgery.

  5. Iatrogenic Retinal Tears

    The number of participants who had intraoperative iatrogenic retinal tears.

    Measured: End of surgery.

  6. Surgical Time

    Measured: End of surgery.

  7. Postoperative Best Corrected Visual Acuity

    Best corrected visual acuity was measured using the Landolt ring chart, and the result was converted to logMAR notation for analysis.

    The minimum of the scale is 2.0 and the maximum of the scale is -0.3. The higher values represent a worse outcome.

    Measured: 1 mouth after surgery.

  8. Best Corrected Visual Acuity Change

    Best corrected visual acuity change was calculated by postoperative logMAR visual acuity minus preoperative logMAR visual acuity.

    The higher values represent a worse outcome.

    Measured: 1 month

  9. Postoperative Neovascular Glaucoma

    The number of participants with progressive or persistent neovascular glaucoma after surgery.

    Measured: Within 1 month after the surgery.

  10. Elevated Intraocular Pressure

    The number of participants with elevated intraocular pressure after surgery.

    Measured: Within 1 month after the surgery.

  11. Gas Tamponade

    The number of participants with gas tamponade at the end of the surgery.

    Measured: End of surgery.

  12. Silicon Oil Tamponade

    The number of participants with silicon oil tamponade at the end of the surgery.

    Measured: End of surgery.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 May 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2012
  3. Primary completionAug 2013
  4. Study completionMar 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
69 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01854593
Sponsor's protocol ID
CCT-NAPN-23170
Status last verified
Jun 2014
First submitted
13 May 2013
Last updated
14 Jul 2014
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Bevacizumab and Vitrectomy in people with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Traction Retinal Detachment, run by Nihon University at 1 site in Japan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jul 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Japan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Jul 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Reoperation (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jul 2014.

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