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NCT Number: NCT00502541

Efficacy of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant in Diabetic Macular Edema

This was a multi-center, randomized, masked, parallel-group, controlled study in patients with diabetic macular edema, comparing RetisertTM (0.59 mg) with control therapy (standard of care (SOC) - repeat macular grid laser or observation). The objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide implant in the treatment of patients with diabetic macular edema.

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetic Macular Edema

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2 / Phase 3

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Males and nonpregnant females at least 18 years of age, with DME in the study eye
  • Edema must involve fixation and be at least 1 disc area in size
  • Visual acuity of ≥20 and ≤68 letters by ETDRS in the study eye
  • The study eye must have received at least one macular laser treatment > 12 weeks prior to entry into the study
  • Ability and willingness to comply with treatment and follow-up
  • Ability to understand and sign the Informed Consent form

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant, lactating females
  • Allergy to fluocinolone acetonide or any component of the delivery system
  • Any disease or condition that would preclude study treatment or follow up
  • Presence at screening of IOP greater or equal to 22 mm HG while on antiglaucoma medication(s).
  • History of uncontrolled IOP within the last 12 months

Treatment and study plan

Fluocinolone Acetonide

Drug

fluocinolone acetonide 0.59 mg intravitreal implant

Standard of care

Procedure

Repeat macular grid laser or observation

Primary outcomes

  1. A change from baseline in visual acuity using ETDRS charts • Humphrey Visual Field Mean Defect (24-2) • Masked reading of the size of the area of retinal thickening on color photographs and OCT, where available, and of severity of fluorescein leakage

    Time frame: at 26 weeks and yearly through completion of the study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Multicenter, Randomized, Masked, Controlled Study to Evaluate Retisert, and Intravitreal Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant, in the Treatment of Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema

Important dates

Study start
2001
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
Jul 17, 2007
Registry last updated
Nov 28, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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