Bevacizumab Versus DEX Implant Followed by Bevacizumab in ME Secondary to BRVO (NCT03892434) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 4
Bevacizumab Versus DEX Implant Followed by Bevacizumab in ME Secondary to BRVO
South Korea40 participantsStarted 2019-03-18
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the efficacy of sequential therapy with intravitreal dexamethasone implant followed by bevacizumab compared with bevacizumab monotherapy for macular edema (ME) secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Center-involved macular edema secondary to BRVO for no longer than 3 months (at the screening visit it should be ensured that the subjects will comply with the criterion of ≤ 3 months since onset of macular edema at their scheduled baseline visit).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous PRP or macular laser photocoagulation in the study eye.
* Any prior or concomitant ocular treatment (e.g. anti-VEGF therapy, corticosteroids) in the study eye for macular edema secondary to BRVO, except dietary supplements or vitamins prior to inclusion in the study. Intraocular anti-VEGF treatment is permitted for the treatment of diseases of fellow eye except for those that are specifically excluded.
* Prior systemic anti-VEGF or corticosteroid therapy, investigational or approved, within the last 3 months before the first dose in the study.
* Previous use of intraocular corticosteroids in the study eye at any time or use of periocular corticosteroids in the study eye within 12 months prior to Day 1.
* Any active intraocular, extraocular, and periocular inflammation or infection in either eye within 4 weeks of screening.
* Any history of allergy to povidone iodine.
* Known serious allergy to the fluorescein sodium for injection in angiography.
* Presence of any contraindications indicated in the EU commission/locally approved label for intravitreal aflibercept: hypersensitivity to the active substance intravitreal aflibercept or to any of the excipients; active or suspected oc…