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PCVPhase 1/2PEARL2NCT01884597

Investigator Sponsored Trial of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) Evaluation Assessing High-Dose Ranibizumab Prospectively (PEARL2)

A Phase 1/2 study testing high-dose ranibizumab and ranibizumab in people with PCV and Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy, run by Hawaii Pacific Health at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This is a 24-month study of ranibizumab (2.0 mg and 1.0 mg) in subjects with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy as diagnosed by fluorescein/indocyanine green (FA/ICG) angiography. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 95 years
Conditions the study is for
PCV, Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
What is being tested?
high-dose ranibizumab and ranibizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2010to Aug 2014
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 25 to 95 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study assessments for the full duration of the study
  • Age > 25 years
  • Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy as noted on fluorescein and ICG angiography: active leakage, active bleeding or recent decrease in vision
  • BCVA using ETDRS of 20/32 to 20/400

Who cannot join

  • Any history of previous vitrectomy
  • Any prior treatment with verteporfin photodynamic therapy in the study eye.
  • Previous cataract surgery within the preceding 2 months of Day 0
  • Active intraocular inflammation in the study eye
  • Active infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis, or endophthalmitis in either eye
  • A condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation in the study (e.g., unstable medical status including blood pressure, cardiovascular disease)
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  • Participation in an investigational trial within 30 days of randomization that involved treatment with any drug that has not received regulatory approval at the time of study entry.
  • Prior anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (Macugen, Avastin, Lucentis) in the study eye prior within 30 days prior to enrollment in this study
  • Known allergy to any component of the study drug
  • Blood pressure >180/110 (systolic above 180 or diastolic above 110) If blood pressure if brought below 180/110 by anti-hypertensive treatment, the patient can become eligible.
  • Major surgery within 28 days prior to randomization or major surgery planned within the next 12 months. Major surgery is defined as a surgical procedure that is more extensive than needle biopsy/aspiration placement of a central venous access device, removal/biopsy of a skin lesion, or placement of a peripheral venous catheter.
  • Myocardial infraction, other cardiac event requiring hospitalization, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or treatment for acute congestive heart failure within 6 months prior to randomization.
  • Systemic anti-VEGF or pro-VEGF treatment within 3 months prior to randomization.
  • History of recurrent significant infections or bacterial infections
  • Pregnancy (positive pregnancy test) or lactation
  • Premenopausal women not using adequate contraception. The following are considered effective means of contraception, surgical sterilization or use of oral contraceptives, barrier contraception with either a condom or diaphragm in conjunction with spermicide gel, an intra uterine device (IUD), or contraceptive hormone implant or patch
  • Prior enrollment in the study
  • Any other condition that the investigator believes would pose a significant hazard to the subject if the investigational therapy were initiated
  • Participation in another simultaneous medical investigation or trial.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • Retina Consultants of Hawaii

    ‘Aiea, Hawaii, 96701

  • The Retina Center at Pali Momi

    ‘Aiea, Hawaii, 96701

  • Retina Consultants of Hawaii

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817

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About this study

Official title: Investigator Sponsored Trial of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) Evaluation Assessing High-Dose Ranibizumab Prospectively

This is a 24-month study of ranibizumab (2.0 mg and 1.0 mg) in subjects with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy as diagnosed by fluorescein/indocyanine green (FA/ICG) angiography.

Being tested
high-dose ranibizumab, ranibizumab
Keywords
PEARL2, PCV, Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Medical subject headings
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy

What participants receive

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

  • high-dose ranibizumabDrug

    20mg ranibizumab vials, 0.05ml injected intravitreally, monthly

  • ranibizumabDrug

    Also called Lucentis

    3 mg ranibizumab, liquid, vials, 0.1ml injected intravitreally monthly

Study groups in NCT01884597
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1Active comparator12 monthly, intravitreal injections of 2.0mg ranibizumab followed by 12 monthly, intravitreal injections of 1.0mg ranibizumab
Receives: Drug: high-dose ranibizumab; Drug: ranibizumab
Cohort 2Active comparator6-months of monthly, intravitreal injections of ranibizumab 2.0mg followed by 18 months of monthly, intravitreal injections of ranibizumab 1.0mg
Receives: Drug: high-dose ranibizumab; Drug: ranibizumab
Cohort 3Active comparator24 months of monthly, intravitreal injections of ranibizumab 1.0mg
Receives: Drug: ranibizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. BCVA

    Mean change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), as assessed by the number of letters read correctly on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) eye chart at a starting test distance of 4 meters from Baseline to Month 12.

    Measured: From Baseline to Month 12

  2. BCVA

    Mean change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), as assessed by the number of letters read correctly on the ETDRS eye chart at a starting test distance of 4 meters from Baseline to Month 24

    Measured: Baseline to M24

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Ocular Adverse Events (AE)

    Incidence and severity of ocular adverse events, as identified by eye examination (including visual acuity testing)

    Measured: Monthly

  2. Systemic AEs

    Incidence and severity of other adverse events, as identified by physical examination, subject reporting, and changes in vital signs

    Measured: Monthly

  3. BCVA

    Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), as assessed by the number of letters read correctly on the ETDRS eye chart at a starting test distance of 4 meters, at Baseline, Day 14, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9 , Month 12, Month 15, Month 18, Month 21 and Month 24

    Measured: at Baseline, Day 14, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9 , Month 12, Month 15, Month 18, Month 21 and Month 24

  4. Macular Edema

    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) central macular and peripapillary thickness

    Measured: Baseline, Day 14, Month 1-24

  5. PCV Anatomic Changes

    Decrease and/or resolution in the branching vascular network of the PCV complex as measured by mean size of the branched vascular network (BVN) on ICG and fluorescein angiography

    Decrease and/or resolution of the polyps of the PCV complex as measured on ICG and fluorescein angiography

    Measured: Baseline, Months 6, 12, 24

  6. Fundus Clinical Findings

    Decrease in subretinal hemorrhage or exudates as measured by mean size as noted on fundus photography and clinic exam

    Measured: Baseline, Months 6, 12, 24

Timeline

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

  1. First posted24 Jun 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2010
  3. Primary completionAug 2014
  4. Study completionAug 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 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01884597
Sponsor's protocol ID
FVF4929S
Acronym
PEARL2
Status last verified
Sep 2017
First submitted
1 Jun 2012
Last updated
9 Oct 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing high-dose ranibizumab and ranibizumab in people with PCV and Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy, run by Hawaii Pacific Health at 3 sites in United States.

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 4 inclusion and 19 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 9 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 11 Sep 2017). 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?

BCVA (time frame: From Baseline to Month 12). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 9 Oct 2017.

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