RecruitingPhase 3

Intravitreal Faricimab Injections or Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.19 mg) Intravitreal Implants vs Observation for Prevention of VA Loss Due to Radiation Retinopathy

United States600 participantsStarted 2023-11-21

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of intravitreal faricimab or fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) intravitreal implant compared with observation on long-term visual acuity following treatment of choroidal melanoma with iodine-125 plaque brachytherapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Key Inclusion Criteria * Primary uveal melanoma (excluding iris melanoma) receiving primary treatment with plaque brachytherapy * Absence of unrelated cause of visual loss * Baseline visual acuity ≥ 34 letters (20/200 Snellen equivalent or better) * Posterior tumor margin \>0 mm from the center of the macula (i.e., tumor is NOT under the geometric center of the fovea) * Posterior tumor margin \>0 mm from the closest disc margin (i.e., tumor is not touching the edge of the optic disc) * Calculated total dose to center of the macula ≥30 Gy Key Exclusion Criteria * Opaque media * Inability to undergo fluorescein angiography * Less than 18 years of age * Prior vitrectomy * Intraocular pressure (IOP) ≥ 25 mmHg or history of steroid- induced IOP elevation that required treatment at baseline * IOP ≥ 25 mmHg at randomization or increase in IOP ≥ 8 mmHg from baseline to randomization (following steroid challenge

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

Change in visual acuity from baseline

Timeframe: from baseline at 3 years

Loss of 15 or more letters of visual acuity from baseline

Timeframe: from baseline at 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05844982

SponsorJaeb Center for Health Research

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-12-26

Contact for this trial

Cynthia Stockdale, MPH

8139758690 DRCRNET@JAEB.ORG

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.