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WithdrawnNCT02055911Updated Aug 22, 2018

Retinal Ganglion Cell Function After Intravitreous Ranibizumab in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema

A Phase 4 interventional study of Ranibizumab in Diabetic Macular Edema, sponsored by Federal University of São Paulo. Withdrawn at 1 site in Brazil. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-08-22.

Sponsored by Federal University of São Paulo · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
0
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To evaluate the safety of intravitreal ranibizumab repeated injections in patients with diabetic macular edema regarding maintenance of retinal ganglion cell function.

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  • Ranibizumab can be a safe treatment for diabetic macular edema regarding maintenance of retinal ganglion cell function after repeated intravitreal injections.
  • To evaluate the safety of intravitreal ranibizumab repeated injections in patients with diabetic macular edema regarding maintenance of retinal ganglion cell function.
  • The primary endpoint for the study will be the changes in full-field and focal macular photopic negative response (PhRN) amplitude (in µV) over time, from baseline to month 12.
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Conditions studied

  • Diabetic Macular Edema

Keywords

  • diabetic macular edema
  • intravitreal ranibizumab
  • f retinal ganglion cell
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In context

Ganglion Cysts

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Lead sponsor

Federal University of São Paulo is the lead sponsor of 427 studies on the registry; 22 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female patients, older than 18 years, who have signed an informed consent.
  • Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus and prior diagnosis of diabetic macular edema (DME), who had not undergone any previous treatment, either pharmacological or laser photocoagulation.
  • Patients with visual impairment due to DME whom, in the opinion of the investigator, would benefit from treating with IVR.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known hypersensitivity to ranibizumab or any of its components.
  • Previous participation in any clinical studies of investigational drugs within 1 month
  • Women of child-bearing potential, defined as all women physiologically capable of becoming pregnant, including women whose career, lifestyle, or sexual orientation precludes intercourse with a male partner and women whose partners have been sterilized by vasectomy or other means, UNLESS they are using two birth control methods. The two methods can be a double barrier method or a barrier method plus a hormonal method. Adequate barrier methods of contraception include: diaphragm, condom (by the partner), intrauterine device (copper or hormonal), sponge or spermicide. Hormonal contraceptives include any marketed contraceptive agent that includes an estrogen and/or a progestational agent.
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.
  • Inability to comply with study or follow-up procedures.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
0 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Ranibizumab

    monthly ranibizumab (0,5 mg injected intravitreally in a standard fashion) until maximum visual acuity (VA) is achieved and remains stable for three consecutive months (for a minimum of 3 initial injections).

    Drug: Ranibizumab

Interventions

  • DrugRanibizumab

    monthly ranibizumab (0,5 mg injected intravitreally in a standard fashion) until maximum visual acuity (VA) is achieved and remains stable for three consecutive months (for a minimum of 3 initial injections).

    Also known as: Lucentis

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. focal macular changes in full-field and photopic negative response (PhRN) amplitude (in µV)

    The photopic negative response (PhNR) of the full-field cone electroretinograms (ERGs) is a functional indicator of retinal ganglion. The PhNR consists of a negative-going wave that follows the photopic cone b wave. The PhNR is selectively attenuated in patients with optic nerve disease and glaucoma, indicating that the PhNR can be an objective functional measure reflecting the sum of the total response of the retinal ganglion cells in the entire retina.

    Time frame: at Baseline and Months 3, 6, 9, 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. The mean change in BCVA

    The mean change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from baseline to month 12

    Time frame: monthly, from baseline to Month 12

  2. the mean change in central macular thickness (CMT)

    To assess the mean change in central macular thickness (CMT), measured in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) from baseline to month 12

    Time frame: monthly, from baseline to Month 12

Other outcomes

  1. assess adverse events

    To assess adverse events during the twelve months of the study.

    Time frame: monthly, from Month 1 to Month 12

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Study locations

1 site
  • Dept of Ophthalmology - UNIFESP/Hospital São Paulo
    São Paulo, SP 04023-062, Brazil
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 22, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02055911
Lead sponsor
Federal University of São Paulo
Collaborators
Novartis
Responsible party
Mauricio Maia (Professor, Federal University of São Paulo) — Principal investigator
First posted
Feb 5, 2014
Start date
Mar 2014
Primary completion
Mar 2015 (estimated)
Completion
Jul 2015 (estimated)
Last update
Aug 22, 2018

Study contacts

Mauricio Maia, MD
principal investigator · UNIFESP / HOSPITAL SÃO PAULO

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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