Long Term Efficacy of Faricimab Using a Treat and Extend Regimen for Type 3 Macular Neovasculariz… (NCT07187804) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
Long Term Efficacy of Faricimab Using a Treat and Extend Regimen for Type 3 Macular Neovascularization
South Korea30 participantsStarted 2025-09-23
Plain-language summary
Type 3 macular neovascularization (MNV) is a subtype of neovascular age-related macular degeneration accounting for 10-20% of cases, notable for high rates of bilateral involvement and risk of profound vision loss, particularly if undertreated. Early and proactive therapy is crucial to prevent progression and preserve vision.
Faricimab offers potential advantages in this setting. Eyes with type 3 MNV often show thin choroid, reticular pseudodrusen, and high GA risk, reflecting compromised choroidal perfusion. While anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents suppress neovascularization, prolonged VEGF blockade may impair choriocapillaris health. Ang-2 inhibition, by promoting Tie2 activation and vascular stability, may protect choriocapillaris and reduce widespread retinal edema and hemorrhages observed in type 3 MNV.
Finally, while treat-and-extend is widely used in practice, existing trials (TENAYA, LUCERNE) applied broader extension intervals than typically used clinically. In type 3 MNV, where undertreatment carries severe consequences, a more stringent faricimab-based treat-and-extend regimen with 2-week interval adjustments warrants investigation.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
\[General\]
* Signed Informed Consent Form
* Age \> 50 years at the time of signing Informed Consent Form
* Participants who are able to comply with the study protocol, in the investigator's judgment
* For female participants of childbearing potential: agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraception (will be defined in details in protocol)
\[Ocular\]
* BCVA that is equal or higher than 24 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study letters on Screening Day/ Day 0.
* Confirmed diagnosis, by the investigator, of symptomatic type 3 neovascularization based on sufficiently clear ocular media and adequate pupillary dilatation allowing acquisition of good quality retinal images for confirmation.
* Treatment naive participants
Exclusion Criteria:
\[General\]
* Treatment with investigational therapy (device, drug, or traditional medicine with the exception of vitamins and minerals) within 3 months prior to initiation of study treatment on study Day 1
* Any major illness or major surgical procedure within 1 month before screening
* Active cancer within the 12 months prior to study Day 1 except for appropriately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma, and prostate cancer with a Gleason score of \< 6 (Grade Group of 1) and a stable prostate-specific antigen for \>12 months
* Continuous use of any medications and treatments (which will be indicated in the Prohibited Therapy section in proto…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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.