CompletedPhase 1

A Single-Center Trial of Intravitreous Injections of Macugen (Pegaptanib Sodium) Given at Least 7 Days Before Vitrectomy Secondary To Tractional Retinal Detachment in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

United States5 participantsStarted 2011-04

Plain-language summary

Primary objective of this trial will be to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injections of Macugen (pegaptanib sodium) when given at least 7-14 days prior to vitrectomy in subjects with tractional retinal detachment (with or withoutmacular involvement) secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Secondary objective is to evaluate regression of neovascularization and progression of macular traction utilizing OCT and fundus photographs.

Who can participate

Age range

75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects of either gender aged 75 years or below diagnosed with tractional retinal detachment secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with vitreous hemorrhage obscuring the posterior pole will be excluded.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evidence of advancement of tractional detachment post injection of Macugen before surgical intervention.

Timeframe: 7-14 days prior to surgical intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01487070

SponsorRetina Institute of Hawaii

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-07

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