CompletedPhase 4

Combination Treatment of Intravitreal Ranibizumab, Focal/Grid Laser and Panretinal Photocoagulation in Patients With Diabetic Macula Edema

Japan40 participantsStarted 2014-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mean gain in best corrected visual acuity and the number of intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) injections under the combination treatment of IVR, focal/grid laser and panretinal photocoagulation. Our hypothesis is that suitable photocoagulation decreases the number of IVR injections.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * stable medication for the management of diabetes within 3 months * visual impairment due to focal or diffuse diabetic macula edema * decreased vision due to diabetic macula edema and not other causes Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant conditions in the study eye that could prevent the improvement in VA on the study * active intraocular inflammation or infection in either eye * uncontrolled glaucoma in either eye * treatment with antiangiogenic drugs in the study eye within 3 months * history of stroke and uncontrolled hypertension

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?

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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

best corrected visual acuity

Timeframe: every month, up to 36 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02131350

SponsorShinshu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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