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Macular EdemaPhase 3NCT02121262

A Safety and Efficacy Study of Dexamethasone Versus Laser Photocoagulation in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema

A Phase 3 study testing Dexamethasone and Laser Photocoagulation in people with Macular Edema, run by Allergan at 18 sites in 2 countries.

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 study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of 700 μg dexamethasone versus laser photocoagulation in participants with diabetic macular edema (DME). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Macular Edema
What is being tested?
Dexamethasone and Laser Photocoagulation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
284 participants
Where
18 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
8 Jan 2016to 1 Nov 2019
Phase
Phase 3
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2)
  • Presence of macular edema

Who cannot join

  • Anticipated need for ocular surgery in the study eye during the study
  • Laser photocoagulation in the study eye within 3 months
  • Cataract surgery within 3 months

Trial locations and contacts

18 sites in 2 countries.

18 sites in 2 countries

China16 sites
  • Peking University First Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034

  • People's Hospital of Peking University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100044

  • Beijing Friendship Hospital of Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100050

  • Beijing Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730

  • Beijing TongRen Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730

  • The 2nd hospital of JiLin University

    Changchun, Jilin, 130041

  • The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

    Changsha, Hunan, 410011

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

  • Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yet-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060

  • The First Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029

  • The Eye and ENT Hospital, Affiliated of Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200031

  • Tianjin Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300020

  • TianJin Medical University Eye Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300384

  • Wenzhou Ophthalmic Centre

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027

  • Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430060

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Philippines2 sites
  • Asian Eye Institute

    Makati City, National Capital Region, 1200

  • Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute

    Makati City, National Capital Region, 1209

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About this study

Official title: Dexamethasone Posterior Segment Drug Delivery System Versus Laser Photocoagulation in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of 700 μg dexamethasone versus laser photocoagulation in participants with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Conditions
Macular Edema
Being tested
Dexamethasone, Laser Photocoagulation
Medical subject headings
Macular Edema

What participants receive

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

  • DexamethasoneDrug

    Also called OZURDEX®

    Dexamethasone 700 μg intravitreal injection in the study eye on Day 1, Months 5, and 10.

  • Laser PhotocoagulationProcedure or surgery

    Laser photocoagulation on Day 1, and on Months 3, 6, and 9, if retreatment indicated.

Study groups in NCT02121262
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Laser PhotocoagulationOtherLaser photocoagulation was administered in the study eye on Day 1, and on Months 3, 6, and 9, if retreatment indicated.
Receives: Procedure: Laser Photocoagulation
DexamethasoneExperimentalDexamethasone 700 μg was administered as intravitreal injection in the study eye on Day 1, Months 5, and 10.
Receives: Drug: Dexamethasone

What is being measured

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

  1. Average Change From Baseline (CFB) in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) in the Study Eye

    BCVA was measured using an eye chart and is reported as the number of letters read correctly using the ETDRS Scale (ranging from 0 to 100 letters) in the study eye. The lower the number of letters read correctly on the eye chart, the worse the vision (or visual acuity). An increase in the number of letters read correctly means that vision has improved. The eligible eye with worse visual acuity was selected as the study eye. The average change was computed by subtracting the baseline BCVA from the area under the BCVA curve (AUC) divided by the total follow-up time for each participant. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model was used for the analysis.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Percentage of Participants With BCVA Improvement ≥15 Letters From Baseline in the Study Eye

    BCVA was measured using an eye chart and is reported as the number of letters read correctly using the ETDRS Scale (ranging from 0 to 100 letters) in the study eye. The lower the number of letters read correctly on the eye chart, the worse the vision (or visual acuity). An increase in the number of letters read correctly means that vision has improved. The eligible eye with worse visual acuity was selected as the study eye.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  2. Change From Baseline in CRT by Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) in the Study Eye

    CRT was assessed using SD-OCT, a non-invasive diagnostic system that provides high-resolution imaging sections of the retina. SD-OCT is performed in the study eye after pupil dilation. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement and a positive change from baseline indicates worsening. The eligible eye with worse visual acuity was selected as the study eye. ANCOVA model was used for the analysis.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

  3. Change From Baseline in Total Macular Leakage Area by FA in the Study Eye

    FA is a technique for examining the circulation of the retina (and detecting any leakage) using a dye-tracing method. Early and transit images were taken of the study eye. Mid- and late-phase images were taken of the study and non-study eye. Electronic FA images were collected for evaluation by a reading center. The eligible eye with worse visual acuity was selected as the study eye. ANCOVA model was used for the analysis.

    Measured: Baseline to Month 12

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Apr 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start8 Jan 2016
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2019
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2019

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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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
284 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02121262
Sponsor's protocol ID
206207-026
Status last verified
Oct 2020
First submitted
22 Apr 2014
Last updated
17 Nov 2020
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Dexamethasone and Laser Photocoagulation in people with Macular Edema, run by Allergan at 18 sites in 2 countries.

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 3 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 17 Nov 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 18 sites in China, Philippines. 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 phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

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 17 Nov 2020). 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?

Average Change From Baseline (CFB) in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) in the Study Eye (time frame: Baseline to Month 12). 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 17 Nov 2020.

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